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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: kwakman on October 05, 2010, 04:02:51 AM

Title: what size is your 500SM rear rim?
Post by: kwakman on October 05, 2010, 04:02:51 AM

looking at sm rims, was wondering whether 4.25 or 5.00 is the easiest to get between the relatively narrow swinger.Anyone know if the 5.00 fits? Thanx, K.

Title: Re: what size is your 500SM rear rim?
Post by: RoostDaddy on October 05, 2010, 08:14:08 AM

I run a 4.25 on my drag bike and wouldnt go any wider than that IMO.

Title: Re: what size is your 500SM rear rim?
Post by: slow600 on October 05, 2010, 12:48:08 PM

4.25 here w a 150/60 tire. i have to use a chain block to keep the chain from tearing up the tire.

Title: Re: what size is your 500SM rear rim?
Post by: Motorrad on October 05, 2010, 01:06:29 PM

Quote from: slow600 on October 05, 2010, 12:48:08 PM

4.25 here w a 150/60 tire. i have to use a chain block to keep the chain from tearing up the tire.

Same goes for me....

Title: Re: what size is your 500SM rear rim?
Post by: kwakman on October 06, 2010, 02:11:15 AM

Thanx.Was thinking the same as there aint much room in the swinger for a 190 slick.Unfortunately. :x

Title: Re: what size is your 500SM rear rim?
Post by: sbtwo on October 06, 2010, 06:14:20 AM

I am going old school and using a 3.5 x19 and mounting dirt-track tires.  Building a vintage "superbikers" model.