YES ANOTHE TIRE THREAD!! Will these fit.

[vicwelsh]

New here. recently aquired a 1981 R65.  Love the bike. perfect condition.

I need new tires.  I am a student and need to get to school and back daily . the tires on the bike are bald for the most part.   Im looking at these since am broke.  Kenda Motorcycle Tire 120-90-18 K-657R
 ? Also for front KENDA CHALLENGER K657  100/90-18.  Also both these say tubeless?  Also looking at shinko because price is so good for 2.  I live in AZ where it hardly rains so really only need tires fr dry conditions
Also here is a pic of me and my bike!

[Bob_Roller]

Welcome Vic .

Those tires will fit, but the 120 width rear tire, is a bear to get the rear wheel on and off the bike, if you can, get a 4.00 x 18 rear, it goes on without any problems .

With the 'snowflake' wheels, I would recommend installing tubes, no matter what the tire says .

I'm located quite close to you, Warner and Kyrene Roads, in the southwest corner of Tempe, so if you ever need any help with the bike, don't hesitate to contact me .

My bike is the same color as yours, but with the gold pinstripes on the tank .

[vicwelsh]

when you say 4.00 / 18 what are my options?

[Bob_Roller]

4.00 is the width of the tire in inches, the 120 designation, is a metric measurement for width, the 18, is the diameter of the wheel in inches .

If there is a narrower tire in the model that you're looking at, like a 110x18, it will work better .

[Bengt_Phorqs]

Welcome Vic.  Listen closely to Uncle Bob, he's a super wrench!  FWIW, Motorcycle Superstore.com is having a sale on tires just now.  Don't know what you want but they are pretty reasonable.  Stay away from the simple 2 ply tires, you'll just end up replacing them that much sooner.