Need tires for '80 CB650C

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Need tires for '80 CB650C

Postby jqcaffeine » Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:29 pm

I'm needing a new set of tires for my '80 CB650 Custom. I figure that's something the rest of you guys are accustomed to, so I thought I'd ask how you typically go about replacing them. I'd like to go cheap, but decent enough that I'm not replacing them again next year.

Suggestions?
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Re: Need tires for '80 CB650C

Postby corwine123 » Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:53 pm

I've had pretty awesome luck with used tires. Also ebay a good source if you can get a deal on shipping. Check your local craigslist. lots of times shops will sell used tires for cheap < 100 a set or so.

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Re: Need tires for '80 CB650C

Postby SchoolDaGeek » Wed Jul 11, 2012 5:00 pm

Your best bet IMO is to go on BikeBandit.com and check out the sizes you need in a Shinko brand tire. They have the old Yokohama molds. I was able to get a set of two for a 80 Honda Hawk for $95.
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Re: Need tires for '80 CB650C

Postby Volker_P » Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:43 am

If it is for riding and not for the look avoid these old tire constructions.
The chassis is still poor enough with modern tires.
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Re: Need tires for '80 CB650C

Postby gojoego » Wed Jul 25, 2012 2:19 pm

I found a good set at motorcycle-superstore.com, Shinko 712 pretty good reviews and new at about $100 for the set.

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Re: Need tires for '80 CB650C

Postby jqcaffeine » Wed Jul 25, 2012 2:25 pm

Thanks, all, for your input. I ended up buying some new Shinkos from a local motorcycle repair shop.
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