Motorcycle Repair: tire sizes, kz100, clearance problems


Question
I have a 1982 Kawasaki KZ100 Spectre and am looking to put a new set of tires on it and was wondering if a 100/90-19 tire fit on this bike. it currently has a 110/90-19 for the front tire, what would be the difference in the tires as to handling and size?

Answer
Greg, I still install a lot of tires on bikes. Its going to fit ok. Is the tread pattern similar or is it more aggessive. Alot of people try to go bigger and run into clearance problems with struts and cables and so on. You will be fine. It will be a little shorter in height but not so you would notice.