LeesBike Posted August 2 Share #1 Posted August 2 So I bought a bike to get me back on riding a bike after new knees. Wife loves the idea. I found a Very nice bike for cheap 2400 miles, because it only idled. Wound not move. Im rebuilding the clogged up carbs now, but THEN I need to replace the tires. Rear wont hold air Size rear 180/55 zr 17 front 150/60 zr 17 On wire wheels. Been on bike since new. 4 into 4 bub pipes. These tires seem Too low. I like the big soft tires the bikes originally had. What size (and brand/model if you wish) should I put on these lovely 17" wheels? Tubes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesBike Posted August 2 Author Share #2 Posted August 2 Wish I could show you my new bike, but, I'm a trial member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesBike Posted August 2 Author Share #3 Posted August 2 adding wheel sizes rear 180/55 zr 17 R wheel T17x5.00 KDOT front 150/60 zr 17 F wheel t17x3.5 DDOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Du-Rron Posted August 3 Share #4 Posted August 3 16 hours ago, LeesBike said: rear 180/55 zr 17 front 150/60 zr 17 Is this your bike? https://www.autoevolution.com/moto/yamaha-royal-star-boulevard-1999.html#aeng_yamaha-royal-star-tour-deluxe-3000-1294 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesBike Posted August 3 Author Share #5 Posted August 3 No, similar, but not mine. Mine has wire wheels and is an 01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Du-Rron Posted August 4 Share #6 Posted August 4 An '01 Yamaha Royal Star Boulevard with 17" wheels? I can't find such an animal. Don't say it doesn't exist, I just cant find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesBike Posted August 5 Author Share #7 Posted August 5 Yep, I'm kinda wondering too. It was sold to the first owner by a second dealer, with 72 miles on it, in 2001. It was knocked over in a burglury or some stuff...Then, the owner that I bought if from had it from 72 miles till I bought it. Seventeen inch wire wheels, funny tire sizes, and the full 4 outlet BuB exhaust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Du-Rron Posted August 5 Share #8 Posted August 5 Well... your choices are fit OE or aftermarket wheels/tires or just put some 17's on it (which are very easy to find ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesBike Posted September 17 Author Share #9 Posted September 17 Had to replace the rear 17" wire wheel with a stock original. Rear wheel was defective (it was not correct size on ID of bead), and had a story of its own. I took it to the metals recycling yard so no one tried to mount another tire on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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