later R100RT tires

[timburn]

I recently bought a 1993 R100RT. I have older Rs which I run with traditional "inch measured tires. I have a 2004 oilhead I run Michelins on.
I can't find much info on later Airhead RT tires. Some mention of side stand problems with modern metric sizes. If someone could point me in a direction I would appreciate it. My rear is shot. Golden boy on the front.
Thanks
Tim

 

[Bobmws]

Google is your friend!

http://www.maxxis.com/other-motorcy...tire-school#motorcycle_tire_conversion_charts

 

[20774]

Tim -

The later monolever Airheads came shod with metric tires. Check this site out:

http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/specpages/R100RTmono.htm

So, good quality 90/90x18 and 120/90x18 tires is what you're looking for. The issues with side stands is only on the twin shock models when running metric tires.

 

[jagarra]

There definitely is a difference in height between metric and inch tires. I noticed that I was not as flat footed or close to it when I changed to inch tires on my R90/6, they raised me up. When on side stand bike has a nice 45 degree angle, freaks folks out a little.

 

[timburn]

You guys are awsome

Thanks. I beginning to feel i have a grip on this
Tim

 

[Jeff488]

Always good to have a grip, tire wise.