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Wide Tire Kits or similar?

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by steven1980, Dec 31, 2010.

  1. steven1980

    steven1980 New Member

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    Hello,
    I am rather new here and look forward to learning and watching other projects as they develop. I have loved seeing the bikes with a wide fat tire in the back. Does anyone know of a kit or method that will allow be to run a wider tire? I have a 1982 XJ 650 Maxim.
     
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    you gotta make sure it'll fit in your swing arm/frame..or build a tail that will support it... i haven't seen many builds on here that put on a wider rim with a wider tire...
     
    BAREfoot, Dec 31, 2010
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  3. Kwiski

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    with a little creativity I was able to put a wider tire (130/90-16) on my 82 XJ650 Maxim. Which now sports a XJ 900 Seca motor.
     
    Kwiski, Jan 1, 2011
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  4. TIMEtoRIDE

    TIMEtoRIDE Active Member

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    Welcome to the site Kwiski !! (and Steven1980)
    I'd like to see a few pics of that !!

    There's no easy way to go beyond a 130 on an XJ.
     
    TIMEtoRIDE, Jan 1, 2011
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  5. streetmaster

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    IMHO, It is what it is man, the shafty was'nt designed for a fatter tire, you'll just have to build around the skinny tire. Personally i like the skinny tire look myself, plus i like the tear drop tank to, just did'nt like the very large ugly ol double bucket bannana seat, so i cut mine down to make a solo seat out of it. So i guess if a wider tire is my thing, im probly gonna have to get a different bike.
     
    streetmaster, Jan 2, 2011
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    A 150 Avon Azaro Radial fits an XJ1100 with a little beating in the swing arm. ( actually better than stock by about 5mm.)
     
    TECHLINETOM, Jan 3, 2011
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    I too want to see that engine mod. How about some pics :) ? Was much fabbing required? We want MORE POWER...MORE POWER! :lol:
     
    seaguy, Jan 3, 2011
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