Can I put a different rear tire


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Dr.dirt
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Can I put a different rear tire

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Thinking about getting a 150/80/16 Dunlop 404 for rear, 1990 gold wing se?


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Re: Can I put a different rear tire

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The load rating on that tire is a little on the light side for a half ton Wing.
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Re: Can I put a different rear tire

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Rambozo wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:42 pm The load rating on that tire is a little on the light side for a half ton Wing.
Don't forget that it's not just the bike weight, it's also the riders, their armor, their luggage, lunch, etc.
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Re: Can I put a different rear tire

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Load rating is very important on the GL 1500, it's a 886 lb bike. Then you must add in riders & all the gear they need on a trip. This is one of the reasons I went to the Darkside.
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Re: Can I put a different rear tire

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If you ride 2 up and carry almost any thing your over Honda's recommended eight limit anyway. The GL1500 Manual for years '88 thru '00 reads: The combined weight of the rider, passenger, cargo, and additional accessories must not exceed the maximum weight capacity: 185kg (408 lbs.). Cargo weight alone should not exceed 60 lbs.


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