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Time to re-tire my bike and I'm thinking of going with slightly smaller sizes in order to mount radials. But, I'm wondering: Has anyone tried this yet and, if so, what was the outcome?
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Actually - I don't think there are any "design features" except matching the correct size tire to the rims available. I had radials on THE K75S - but it had rims (polished 3 spoke) off a special edition ('87?) K100RS - which came with radials. The tires were low profile wide tires. This required modifying the centerstand to clear the rear rim, and made R&R of either wheel a PITA (rear - the exhaust had to come off to clear the brake caliper.) The rear also ran offset about 3/4" to the left of centerline of the bike due to the different offset on the K100RS rim (and the need for the tire to clear the swingarm.)I don't have a K75, but I have been running radials on my 1990 K1 forever. What is the concern? Does the K75 not run with radials? What are the design features that require a bias ply tire?
Time to re-tire my bike and I'm thinking of going with slightly smaller sizes in order to mount radials. But, I'm wondering: Has anyone tried this yet and, if so, what was the outcome?
Current bike VIN ends in, "086". It is metallic red, original paint, has under 25,000 original miles and I got it from the estate of the deceased original owner. Needs some work due to neglect and not being ridden, but I'm pleased with it.
Alan
150086 was five bikes behind mine on the assembly line May 16, 1986. That was the second day of US spec S production. They built 54 of them the day before.
Congratulations, you have one of the "Original Litter"!
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?21778-K75S-Original-Litter&highlight=Original+litter
That's awesome! And, good to know. I feel doubly-blessed, as #3's last three were, "156". So, that's TWO, "Original Litter" S's I've owned. Amazing. Thanks for the info.