05-06-2021, 11:55 AM | #1 |
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Tbr7 help finding knobby tires & correct tube
So after riding my tbr7 on a 12 mile trail ride the other day I’ve come to the conclusion I need a more aggressive set of tires...not that I got stuck anywhere but they are Just more street oriented then I need them to be I’ve found a good rear tire size is 130/80-17 “motoz tractioner” I believe it was called that I’m gonna run from now on it’s still dot street legal but it’s far more aggressive so I don’t have to worry about the Rocky Mountain trails tearing up the street style tires and leaving me with a flat somewhere very inconvenient....I’m having some issues finding a front tire though the stock size is 90/90-19 anyone have any suggestions I can’t come across anything that’s a knobby style....also having a little issue picking tire tubes I believe they’re a tr6 style tube?!? Could be wrong so any help with picking up the correct tubes and a more aggressive front tire would be greatly appreciated
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05-06-2021, 12:52 PM | #2 |
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I came to the same conclusion on tires on my first ride in a field across the street. The stock tires got stuck on about a 15 degree sandy incline. I've got a trail wing on back and d606 on front. I stayed with dot tires since I have to get it inspected, but next time I'll get some real knobbys for soft/medium terrain.
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05-06-2021, 01:06 PM | #3 | |
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05-06-2021, 01:18 PM | #4 |
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I think I bought a shinko sr241 or sr244 for my 19" front. It was super cheap and light and worked pretty good. It was pretty smooth on the street too.
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05-06-2021, 01:50 PM | #5 |
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Definitely gonna check those front tires out thanks brother! now I just need to make sure I order the correct tubes for them lol...I seen on your signature you swapped your hand controls...what levers did you use? I couldn’t find any that would work with the tbr7 stock perches....genuinely thought the hawk style bike used the same levers...everyone said they didn’t fit so I ordered new perches and levers from mzs that used a slightly lower profile master cylinder....I searched around YouTube as well as the forum and couldn’t find anything about lever compatibility well I also can’t find what Inner tubes I’m supposed to be using either so that’s a little strange maybe I’m not using the search bar right or something since everyone says the stock tubes are super cheap/bad quality but I can’t find anyone who says they replaced them with this or that exact one!
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05-06-2021, 01:57 PM | #6 |
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I've HEARD that the thin poor quality tube issue has largely been addressed by the manufacturer, at least on the Hawk. I don't know that to be a fact. I've not swapped mine nor do I plan to right off.
I 2nd a look at the Shinko's I ran a set on my DRZ back in teh day and you can't beat them for the money. Not sure what all sizes they offer these days, but it's worth a look. Also - we used to call those Trail wing tires - Death wings out in the woods and wet stuff. LOL
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05-06-2021, 02:26 PM | #9 | |
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05-06-2021, 02:57 PM | #10 |
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I came to the exact same conclusions in my research. I am also a TBR7 owner.
There is only 4.18 inches of room between the forks. The 100/90-19 is 3.94 inches. This is about as wide as I could find for this size for a true front tire. I have yet to purchase but came down to these in my research: Shinko E-804 Big Block Front Tire (100/90-19) Kenda 692L5225 Motorcycle Tube - 350/400-19(100/90-19) IRC Rim Strips - 19"/-- Motoz Tractionator Desert H/T 130/80x17 Tube Type for Honda XL600V 1989-1990 Bridgestone Motorcycle Tire Tube 120-130/80-17 TR4 IRC Rim Strips - 17"/-- Are you certain that the 100/90-19 Kenda k760 can be used as a front tire? That tread does not appear so. |
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05-06-2021, 03:26 PM | #11 |
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I have the tractionator rear and it is awesome. Well worth it. And I have no issues going 70mph on the street either.
I'm actually running a michelin ac10 in the front because I couldn't find the tractionator in my size in stock anywhere. Don't be afraid to mix and match. |
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05-06-2021, 05:43 PM | #13 |
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Wheels Only:
https://shop.brozz250.com/eshopprod_...econ_Tires.htm The complete set: https://shop.brozz250.com/eshopprod_..._Wheel_Set.htm
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05-06-2021, 05:45 PM | #14 |
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Definitely appreciate the tune style as well! I genuinely thought I needed a tr6 good to know it’s the tr4! Also found a guy using the kenda as a front for his xr200 I believe it was said it tracks great so looks like I got my tire combo I was looking for put together...all in all 250 for both front & rear tires tubes and new rim strips isn’t bad in my opinion especially since I’m getting the traction in the mountain trails/rocks I’m looking for while remaining DOT street legal
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