Hey guys I bought this bike last October, it is getting close to needing tires so I thought I would look through the service manual to double check tire size, I turn to Section 2-2 "Tire Data" and I can't find the size listed.
I turn to section 2-20 "Tires and Tubes" still nothing listed.
I do see where it states "Tires are matched to specific models, see your dealer for service" Ok I get it, The manual is good for several different touring models.
But do any of you know what Stock size is? Currently on the bike is
Dunlop MT 90 B16. front and rear
Thanks for any replies

 

2001, F and R are same size Mt90. Or 130.

 

If you want you can fit a MU tire on the rear. I have for years.

 

I also have a 2001 RKC and went up in size on the rear. Mainly wanted as much tire on the road I could fit and also to go up in class to the more touring type of tire for the added weight of the tour pack and gear I run. I now run a Dunlop D402 with a sprocket spacer to make it fit.

 

Pumba, What is an MU tire? Scott, my tires are D 402. The size is 90 B16

 

MU8516

a little wider

more carrying capacity.

there may be clearance issues with the belt.

...and each manufacturer's version of a set size ( like an MU8516 or a MT9016 ) may be slightly different than another brand

Mike

 

Cool, thanks

 

I have an '03 RK and I changed my rear tire from a MT90B16 to a MU85B16. I did have to remove the belt guard for clearance purposes.

Per Dunlops website:
MT90: 5.2" wide
MU85: 5.51" wide