Xb tire size ?. Dual sport...

[tomzickuhr]

Hi all, new to forum and new to the world of the Xb (had a M2 for a bit and loved it...). So far really loving the Xb9r (2003) that I got for a song from a nice guy on the BadWeather forum. Needs a little tlc, but then again, so do I so it's all good.

At the risk of persecution here, I ask your advice and experiences on what some would consider sacrilegious to the performance capabilities of this bike. I want to run dual sport tires (I know, get a Uly, but that's not the point here..)

The stock tire is 180 rear, how small could one go? 160? 150? (gasp).

You can get cool tires in 150, a couple in 160, but after that I'm not sure...

This bike is being built as a end of the world, ass kicker, super moto, light trail runner (without heavy modification...).

I need tires first, so this is where I ask for stories and experiences.

Look forward to advice and thanks!!

tom from Madison.

 

[Theycallmecrash]

http://m.motorcycle-superstore.com/...tal-TKC-80-Twinduro-Dual-Sport-Rear-Tire.aspx
Dont think just do, 180/55/17 [up]

 

[tomzickuhr]

[up]
Those are gnarley looking! I know we are making compromises here, but can they corner without fear of lowsiding into the woods? They are perfect for the impending zombie attacks however...

dont think, just do...

 

[Theycallmecrash]

Pretty much the most badass tire out there. Ive neer used them, but they have a ton of hype, huge tire size, and the knobbies have big surface area bet they do well all around

 

[cb750]

You could try looking around on advrider.com, there is a fair number of Uly riders there

 

[tomzickuhr]

See if this picture shows up...

To bring this old thread back up, can anyone help identify these tires? They look like a decent 50/50. Outside of the Conti's, there is not much available bigger than a 150...

Thanks!!!

 

[tomzickuhr]

looks like it may be a Pirelli MT 60-R. Cool tires, also spendy.