Tight Fender Clearance vs Tire

Smelled the ever so subtle aroma of tire rubber after my latest test ride. I thought my fender clearance on this tire "should" be OK. Seems like maybe not. Here's what I know. This is supposed to be a stock 76KZ900 Front Fender that was on the bike when I bought it. The tire is not original, but "supposed" to be a stock replacement. 110/90/19 62H Dunlop Qualifier. Does the clearance seem a little tight on these? (wireman - don't say I told you so - when you pointed this out to me a few weeks back ):pinch: Any ideas? Perhaps the wrong fender or the wrong tire?

Here's the otherside....

that looks pretty close. I don't remember my fender running that close. also looks like that fender is for a skinnier tire. looks like an ltd fender from what I can see. my front ltd tires are 100/90/19

Post edited by: lifeliberty, at: 2006/07/24 14:04

Yeah....This is an LTD. Forgot to mention that. It's not theres constant contact, but one has to think there might be (or is) occasional rubbing. So far there is no sign of scrape or wear on the sidewalls where the tire would be coming into contact.

but maybe you ahve an ltd fender from a later model. this is what your's should look like, the edges don't curve, they seem more square, and it looks like there are cut outs near the forks.

you tire might rub as the tire flexes. I'd take the fender off and have a look.

Skip:
I'm running with a Bridgestone Spitfire 11F in front. The tire size is 100/90-19 57H. Don't know what the "57H" vs. your "62F" means.

Everything I have seen says the stock tire should be a 3.25-19 which converts to no larger than a 100/90. Maybe the 110 is just a bit too big? A 110/90 is higher and wider than the 100/90.

Front Tires:
Metric Alpha Inch

80/90 MH90 2.50/2.75

90/90 MJ90 2.75/3.00

100/90 MM90 3.25/3.50

110/90 MN90 3.75/4.00

120/80 ---- 4.25/4.50

120/90 MR90 4.25/4.50

130/90 MT90 5.00/5.10

Post edited by: 79MKII, at: 2006/07/24 16:19

Thanks guys, I think that's the answer. I'm running 110 and 100's seem to be the stock replacement. My tire is a tad too big. Doah! :huh: Now..where was I....time to change the oil. My first 75 miles after total engine rebuild.....lookin for metal pieces....wha'?...My Vance & Hines 4 into 1 are in the way?!?....I gotta take off my pipes to change my oil filter?!?! Doah! :pinch:

get a wood dowel and put it between tire and fender work it back and forth to flatten the lip on inside of fender a little bit till you get some clearance.it it doesnt do it pull fender off and lay it on carpet so you dont ding up the chrome and roll the dowel across the lip like a rolling pin to flatten it out. call me if it dont work.

Just be careful with that fender, Skip!
You'll never find another one as nice.

What me worry? I'm just gonna let my fender shave off any "Excess" rubber till I get a new tire ordered!

skippr76KZ wrote:

What me worry? I'm just gonna let my fender shave off any "Excess" rubber till I get a new tire ordered!

dont worrie if you grind through the sidewall of that tire youll have plenty of time to order a new tire while the road rash heals up!:sick: