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maximum rear tyre size please

Posted: 27 Dec 2009, 19:56
by reeves
hey peeps

can anyone tell me what the maximum tyre width is on the rear

can i fit a 140 or ?

anyones help will be fantastic :)

Re: maximum rear tyre size please

Posted: 27 Dec 2009, 21:55
by fallenmikethebike
:D I have run a Maxxis 140, with no problems.
Anyone got a bigger one ;) :D
Mike

Re: maximum rear tyre size please

Posted: 27 Dec 2009, 22:12
by Fungus GS
I've run a 140/80 Michelin & Bridgestone before now. I think they're the biggest size you can fit with decent tyres for off-road.

Re: maximum rear tyre size please

Posted: 28 Dec 2009, 12:49
by reeves
nice one

i can fit my ed668's :)

thanks to fungus and mike

Re: maximum rear tyre size please

Posted: 29 Dec 2009, 19:27
by Mash
iv got a 140 michelin on, it did have a bit of a disagrement with the chain guard but that was nackered anyway!

Re: maximum rear tyre size please

Posted: 01 Jan 2010, 20:27
by reeves
chain guard ? i dont have one

im nly putting one on fr the mot as its a requirement

Re: maximum rear tyre size please

Posted: 09 Jan 2010, 10:10
by Jonorow
depends on the MOT station on that one, i dont put mine on and he never says anything, he aslo told me not to bother putting the "MOT indicators" on as they are not requred for the test (if they are fitted, they must work)

Re: maximum rear tyre size please

Posted: 09 Jan 2010, 10:39
by Eddie Evans
My info is that if you have pillion pegs then chain guard and indicators must be fitted.
With no pillion pegs neither is required but not all MOT stations are aware of this.
It could be worth checking with the station if they are aware before booking the bike in to prevent a fail and a retest fee.

Re: maximum rear tyre size please

Posted: 09 Jan 2010, 12:12
by fallenmikethebike
EE, ours too.

Re: maximum rear tyre size please

Posted: 09 Jan 2010, 18:27
by reeves
[quote="Jonorow"]depends on the MOT station on that one, i dont put mine on and he never says anything, he aslo told me not to bother putting the "MOT indicators" on as they are not requred for the test (if they are fitted, they must work)[/quote]

on the indicators i was told that the lever in the switch must be removed

i will be checking on both

thanks

Re: maximum rear tyre size please

Posted: 09 Jan 2010, 22:45
by boundy
Mine didn't have indicators, just had a bit of gaffer tape over the button