I received the Continental tires today and they look fairly similar to the Goodyear tires. They were expensive, and (I assume) came from a European source, so they took awhile to receive. But as seen in Sprag's photos above, they should look equally as nice on my Period-Modified CH.
Thanks to all for your input.
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Originally posted by joe fxs fxr View Post
OK, but where do I get a modern 18" rim?
I certainly don't profess to know more than the Engineers who wrote the service bulletin, and I'm not advising anyone to violate the bulletin's advice. But for me, it's an acceptable risk that I'm willing to accept..Last edited by billpedalino; 09-20-2024, 08:33 AM.
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Originally posted by Buster View PostSportsterpedia says 1970-78 have CM rims. I know many put regular tires on them. I wouldn’t, I would lace in a modern rim.
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Originally posted by Spag View PostBiil
A brief Google search did not reveal any supplier of appropriate Continental tires for a 1970 Sportster like the ones on my bike. The front Continental is available from several sources in Europe. Not sure why Continentals for vintage bikes are no longer being sold in the USA.
Richard
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Biil
A brief Google search did not reveal any supplier of appropriate Continental tires for a 1970 Sportster like the ones on my bike. The front Continental is available from several sources in Europe. Not sure why Continentals for vintage bikes are no longer being sold in the USA.
Richard
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Originally posted by Spag View PostBill,
My 1970 restored Sportster. Rear tire: Continental 4.00x18. Front tire: Continental 3,25x19. If you want a close to stock look on your restoration.
Richard
First off, my compliments on such a beautiful restoration. I've restored a 1947 FL (99 points), a 1953 FLE, and a 1964 XLCH, so I can appreciate the work involved in your 1970 XLH. From a parts acquisition standpoint, the CH was by far the most difficult to find parts for. My '70 won't be as factory-original as yours, but close. I plan to have it judged as a Period-Modified machine with the minor modifications that I made as a kid so many years ago. This includes a motor that I stroked back then and just de-stroked - I have no business running around on a stroker Sportster these days! I also converted it to electric/kick back then, which was a popular thing. It's now kick-only. It is a very nostalgic bike for me, so it truly is 'period-modified'.
The tires certainly do look quite similar to the Sport Rib and All-Traction originals. The problem is finding these tires. When I was in the business, I used to be able to have a substantial automotive tire house special order motorcycle tires, but apparently that's not allowed any more. Can you recommend a source for these Continental tires?
Thanks...
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Sportsterpedia says 1970-78 have CM rims. I know many put regular tires on them. I wouldn’t, I would lace in a modern rim.Attached Files
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Originally posted by joe fxs fxr View PostAh it's a 1970 only issue. My 72 should use normal tires, right? Same for my 72 FX. Thanks!
Eric
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I believe 1970-76 is correct, my basket 1974 has them. Lot of info on these in Sportsterpedia web page. Going to replace both rims to standard type rims.
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I believe they ran tapered beads from 1970-76. Definitely more than a year or two. The tires are marked with a T after the size numbers on the sidewall.
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Originally posted by Speeding Big Twin View PostService Bulletin 597.
Eric
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Originally posted by Rubone View PostSorry Bill, thought I could help. After looking through a pile of Dunlop K-70s and Pirelli MT53s I found the one All Traction...and it is a 4.00-19. So no joy!
Thank you so much for looking.....
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Originally posted by Rubone View Post
Safety bead rims and taper bead rims are not the same. H-D did taper bead to have a proprietary tire and tire supplier, it didn't work out so they quit for liability reasons.
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Sorry Bill, thought I could help. After looking through a pile of Dunlop K-70s and Pirelli MT53s I found the one All Traction...and it is a 4.00-19. So no joy!
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