Suitable tyres for a CB125t?

[Squiggles]

How many have run road tires on 17's before changing to slicks?

[Trudes]

How many have run road tires on 17's before changing to slicks?

I did.... but I don't ride very fast so probably not the best person to make comment, however I do prefer the slicks, they have given me a bit more confidence and the rear end doesn't slide out as much because my suspension is all fucked up. I ride in the wet on slicks too and only find them dodgy when you hit wet paint (I avoid the big puddles if I can). Getting second-hand slicks that have only been half worn has been a breeze so far too. I'd never go back to road tyres.

[richban]

How many have run road tires on 17's before changing to slicks?

Yep ran brand new tt900s they were shit in comparison. Slicks are on another level all together in the wet and the dry.

[TZ350]

Yep ran brand new tt900s they were shit in comparison. Slicks are on another level all together in the wet and the dry.

Dito..........

[Henk]

Ran BT45ss's slicks are better.

[koba]

5 minutes later it'll start to rain

They are better in the wet than road tyres too...

[motorbyclist]

Right, so how much time, money and effort is a new set of wheels and/or second hand slicks going to cost? It's my first time bucketing and the bike only cost me $350 plus maybe another $100 in bits and a couple of afternoons to get her running again!


Is there any road tyre that is markedly better than the others to fit the stock 18" rims on a cb125t? Even if I go to slicks later I'm really just trying to get something to start on for the next bucket day and see how it goes...

[Henk]

Probably the best road tyres you are going to find will be the BT45ss yes the ss is part of the part number. They will cost though, wheel conversion is probably a better bet in the long run but will not be as easy as bolting them in.

[koba]

Right, so how much time, money and effort is a new set of wheels and/or second hand slicks going to cost? It's my first time bucketing and the bike only cost me $350 plus maybe another $100 in bits and a couple of afternoons to get her running again!


Is there any road tyre that is markedly better than the others to fit the stock 18" rims on a cb125t? Even if I go to slicks later I'm really just trying to get something to start on for the next bucket day and see how it goes...

Just race it on whatever, cheapo yung feng pong tang tyres, the fucked old ones it came with, anything that will hold air is good for a start.

It's all still good fun.

[Henk]

Just race it on whatever, cheapo yung feng pong tang tyres, the fucked old ones it came with, anything that will hold air is good for a start.

It's all still good fun.

What he said. First time out I went with the old shitters on the bike and had a ball, mind you it was raining, and I did crash a lot.

[koba]

What he said. First time out I went with the old shitters on the bike and had a ball, mind you it was raining, and I did crash a lot.

Ahh, soo much good fun...

[Dutchee]

What he said. First time out I went with the old shitters on the bike and had a ball, mind you it was raining, and I did crash a lot.

Yes and we all know who to see if we want our bike crash-tested. Hmm, you're up for some of that soon. Then again, a couple of newbies are pretty good at it too (funny, rain happened with them as well).

Back to the topic on hand, ride your bike how it stands, see how it goes. Come to a meeting, talk to those running CB125T's in person, look at their bikes, and take it from there.

[F5 Dave]

Indeed, come race, but look at JCs 125Ts & the wheel conversions done & go out & buy some 17" wheels. Yes it will be some money, but if yer careful not too much & they could always be sold on as 17" in right size rims are valuable. You want 17x 2.5 front & 17x 3, or ideally 3.5 rear. The disc will be the most expensive item. Wheels might be as cheap as $250 if yer lucky. Maybe another 100 to get a disc (can use straight but under WOF thin) & sort out some spacers & sprocket mount.

I mean yer not talking too much money & slicks come by for ~ $70ea, sometimes less.

[RDjase]

Indeed, come race, but look at JCs 125Ts & the wheel conversions done & go out & buy some 17" wheels. Yes it will be some money, but if yer careful not too much & they could always be sold on as 17" in right size rims are valuable. You want 17x 2.5 front & 17x 3, or ideally 3.5 rear. The disc will be the most expensive item. Wheels might be as cheap as $250 if yer lucky. Maybe another 100 to get a disc (can use straight but under WOF thin) & sort out some spacers & sprocket mount.

I mean yer not talking too much money & slicks come by for ~ $70ea, sometimes less.

I got a pair of FZR/TZR 250 wheels for $100 off trademe, complete with cush drive, spacers and axles, just didnt have a rear rotor. A bit narrow at 2.15 front and 2.5 rear but still work OK with 2nd slicks and I can use them as spares on my FZR bucket and TZR post classic bike

You could try some Heidenau Tyres on your 18 inch rims, Get hold of Alex, Ridelife or Racey Rider on here for availablity and pricing. I am getting some for my sons KR150 street stock bike, they come in race compound and suit the narrow rims. You MUST use Dot Legal road tyres for SS150 class, No such rules for your bucket ;-)

[F5 Dave]

Yeah I run with 2.15 front on the 50 just fine. So 2.15F 3"R at a squeeze, 2.5 & 3.5 ideal to use 125 GP slicks. You can run a front on the rear & indeed I did for years on the 50, but bigger is better when the power & weight gets up a bit.