Tire options for CL350

Bikegeezer · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:50 pm Post subject: Tire options for CL350

Hey guys,
I'm having a tough time coming up with a set of matched tires for my '72 CL project. This bike will be ridden, so
I'd rather use a modern tire. But the 3.00-19 front and the skinny rim are problems. I can lace on rims for a 3.25-19 and a 4.00-18. Has anybody tried those sizes on a CL350? I'm wondering about clearance from the Swingarm and fenders.

Stu O

Barchetta · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject:

Hey geezer:
I have a CB so both wheels are 18"

I'm using Bridgestone spitfire's. Don't know if they come in a 19" front? sorry.

fasterspider · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:11 pm Post subject:

My 71 CL350 has a CB 18" front wheel and I just bought a Kenda 100/90-18 for $52.00 mounted & balanced.

Barchetta · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:15 am Post subject:

Bikegeezer · Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject: found 'em

For you guys wanting period correct rubber, you might try this guy - http://minneapolis.en.craigslist.org/mcy/1024332913.html. I just ordered the 3.00-19 and 3.50-18, both universal treads. I checked his rep on the 305 forum, and they were really happy with his service and with the tires. These are fresh tires, not 10 year old leftovers.

Stu

sandman · Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:24 pm Post subject:

Stu:
That Craiglist post is expired- can you provide contact information for the Cheng Shin seller?

Barchetta · Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:04 pm Post subject:

My local shop has them, ebay too.
I had more money when I got the Bridgestone's than I do now Sad

Barchetta · Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:04 pm Post subject:

My local shop has them, ebay too.
I had more money when I got the Bridgestone's than I do now Sad

Edy · Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:49 pm Post subject:

This is too cool. I just joined and the topic I'm interested in is on top. I just got a 1968 CL350 in primo condition. Only 1100 miles and runs like a top. But... it has the original rubber on it and needs tires bad. I'm kind of off the beaten path and usually buy online. I was getting tires for my 1980 CB125 at Dratv.com but I need another source for this bike. (they are actually CT90/110 folks)

What's your favorite online tire source that will have what I need on a budget.

Thanks, Edy

dorT500 · Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:03 pm Post subject:

Barchetta · Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:40 pm Post subject:

dorT500 · Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:58 pm Post subject:

No need to apologize to anybody........I was just assuming that is what happened about the tires or something similar. You posted a for sure source at any rate......might help somebody in the future.

Bikegeezer · Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:16 am Post subject:

Bikegeezer · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:10 am Post subject:

I received the tires yesterday, and they're exactly what I wanted on this old CL. I'd have gone with Avons if I were actually planning to use the bike daily. But these will ride and handle plenty good enough for the limited use they'll get, and they look period-correct. $128 including shipping for 2 tires, 2 innertubes, and 2 rim strips. That's hard to beat.

Stu

hanly2 · Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:05 am Post subject: