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Tire Confusion
- SanyarcoKeith
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I'm fortunate enough to have had an '82 750 Spectre given to me as a gift. As near as I can tell, the tires that are on it, have been on it since at least 1989. I think new tires are cheaper than a trip to the emergancy room so I'm going to replace them. I'm not sure with what. Pirelli Sport Demons and Avons seem to lead the way on here as far as popularity goes. Are they appropriate for this bike? It has Dunlop Qualifiers on it now. The Dunlops are tubeless the Sport Demons are not. Does that matter? This is the first motorcycle I have owned and realize I've got a bit of a learning curve. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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I would go with the 90/90-19 Front and the MT90-16 Rear. I am quite sure that Jeff at Z1E could get them for you at a very good price. You will see his banner in the right hand margin. Also- Do not let the rear gear drive scare you. It is actually much easer to change the wheel on a shaft drive than it is on a chain drive, and MUCH cleaner. I would suggest that you buy yourself a Genuine Kawasaki service manual on eBay. I will cost you ABOUT $15-$30 and is worth every penny. Itis part #99924-1035-03
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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- SanyarcoKeith
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If I really get in a pinch, I've got a guy who, between his two KZ's, put about 50,000 miles on them. However, he got rid of his in the early 80's (his 650 had Dymags on it).
Thanks for the suggestion though.
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I'm getting Dunlop GT501's later.
1977 KZ650B1
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650ed wrote:
36 up front sounds a little hard? My KZ650 specs recommend 28 front 32 rear (rider only) or 36 rear (w/passenger). I generally run 30 up front 36 in rear, even though riding solo. I'm sure everyone has different favorite settings. Ed
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