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will a stock 883 sportster front tire fit a maxim 750 '83

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by frankz, Jun 20, 2011.

  1. frankz

    frankz New Member

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    have to pick it up soon so am needing help... have a friend that got a new sporster (cant spell sorry) anyhow its the correct diameter but i have have no idea how wide the tire it is.. its a brand new bike and the first thing he did was take off the front rim and put like a 22 inch spoke tire on it...

    anyhow i can get the old tire for like 30 bucks (no rim) but is that too wide for a stock 83 maxim


    thanks for your help
     
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    I don't know how many sportster experts are here but not knowing tire size (molded onto every tire) you also probably have to deal with tubeless xj vs tubed Harley tire.
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    You simply need to compare the TIRE SIZES; just like with a car.

    Your 750 has a 19" front wheel, if stock; and will take a 90/90-19 or a 100/90-19. What SIZE is the Sportster tire?

    Just gotta read the sidewalls and compare.
     
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    As Metal_Bob pointed out that Harley is likely to have a tube type tire. He's going to need to look for the words "tube type" in addition to the size.
     
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    Re: will a stock 883 sportster front tire fit a maxim 750 '8

    thanks... im still trying to get the tire... the diameter is correct i had just heard that old bikes (83) man am i that old.. anyhow just heard that new bikes have thicker front tires like the new 19 inch have wider rims.. its one of those deals i can get dirt cheap but it far away.. just need to call they guy and get him out in his garage to look i guess...

    anyhow been gone for a while... (taught the dog to ride the maxim... she loves it ... we are up to 150 miles now (that is longest trip) wanting to do very long trip in july

    incase your bored hear is a couple of isabelle riden

    http://youtu.be/xp4spycRT7k

    this ones with new goggles
    i did music nothing like a landlord 3day notice to inspire a crosscountry treck ..anyhow a bit off topic but im gonna be slammin you all with questions soon preparing bike




    fhttp://youtu.be/hNCJ0YBtKzU
    anyhow a bit off topic
     
    frankz, Jun 23, 2011
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    Re: will a stock 883 sportster front tire fit a maxim 750 '8

    If I'd ever let my dog do that she'd never get off. Already regret ever giving her a ride in a golf cart.

    Here is how we take her with us:
     

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