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Message started by YaJest on 10/07/14 at 11:32:01

Title: Savage dual sport tire
Post by YaJest on 10/07/14 at 11:32:01

Hey suzuki fans,
Im new to this forum and I have some questions for you experts.
Im looking for a dual sport rear tire for my '96 savage. I know there are tons of options for the front, but i'm having a hard time finding anything with a 15 rim size for the back.
I am in the process of making my bike into a bobber/cafe racer. Or really just a cafe racer with a bobber seat. I'll post pics along the way im just stuck on this tire right at the moment.
Any tips appreciated!

Title: Re: Savage dual sport tire
Post by Serowbot on 10/07/14 at 11:53:40

Nothing that I know of... need to lace up a taller rim...
Bridgestone makes 0ne 16" Dp tire, it's for an NX250...
17" or 18" has better options...

Title: Re: Savage dual sport tire
Post by Dave on 10/07/14 at 12:39:33

Yeah...I think Bot has it.....you need a larger diameter rim to get you out of the Cruiser tires and into the Dual Sport tires.

I have to say that I have been incredibly impressed by the road holding abilities of dual sport or adventure touring tires. Back when I had an Enduro the Universal Trials tire was the only tire you could buy for a on/off road bike. They were not all that good of tire in the dirt or on the street.

I ride with some friends that have V-Stroms, and they can corner just as fast as I dare to follow. One time MMRanch and I were left behind by a local fellow on a DR650 while at the Dragon.....he knew the road and knew how to ride.....we think it was Phil from the Bluegrass Motorcycle Campground - but we couldn't catch him to find out!

Title: Re: Savage dual sport tire
Post by Dave on 10/08/14 at 09:57:23

Before you start to make a rear rim conversion - be sure to check the rim width recommendations for the size of tire you are planning. A lot of modern tires are being built to fit wider rims than were used on the older bikes. The rear tire can be up to about a 130/70-18. Beyond that width and height you are going to have problems with the swing arm being too close to the front of the tire. You might be able to use a 17" diameter rim - although you might need to have special spokes made. I know Buchanan makes spokes for the 18" rim.

If you put too wide of a tire on a narrow rim - you pull in the beads and make the profile of the tire too round, and it rolls the tread over onto the sides where you can never use it.

http://www.shinkotireusa.com/tire/705-series

Title: Re: Savage dual sport tire
Post by PinkHelmet on 10/08/14 at 10:27:20

There used to be (at least in the USA) available a Kingstone dual sport tire in 130/90-15 size.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=5394