Project KLT

[110klt]

OK reporting in from the land of KLT.............. Where may I find a A suitable replacment tire for the front of my KLT. The one I wanted was a stock 185 tire 21x9-8 but I cannot find a replacment. So can I mount a 9 or 10 inch rim on the front and have it turn out OK? What rim and tire are on the front of a Tecate?

[Yamaha_Rules69]

The 84 and 85 Tecate both use the 22x11-10 tire, but the bolt pattern is different between the two. The 84 is a 4x4 bolt pattern, and I cant recall what the 85 is, but its a wider 4 bolt. I believe the 84 came stock with a steel wheel painted gold, and the 85 was aluminum.
There are a few tire brands in that size. I think this tire would work great: https://www.denniskirk.com/640011.sku?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse

[110klt]

Let me go more in depth. I have a 110 KLT I am restoring but I wanted to do some upgrades after the fresh rebuilt top end. All the original rims on the 110 are 8" but are 10" wide. This calls for some close quaters on the width on the upgraded suspention front end off of a 185KLT. Yes the 2 bikes have alot of swapable parts gas tank, front forks, rear fenders, rims. Well lets just say even the air box will swap over. Now with that being said the 185 I bought for parts was a POS and someone put fix-a-flat in all 3 tires, needless to say the front one was totally ruined and the rears must have not been on there as long so I saved them. After measuring the rim on the front is a 4x4 bolt pattern and is 8"x8" wide and is a much nicer fit on the suspension front end. This will go great if I am able to manufacture disc brakes for the front. I can clean this rim up but it is rusted to beat the band and needs alot of work. however even if I save the rim I cannot find a 8" tire out there that is less than 11" wide. So to go to a narrower tire like the stock 185 I need a 21x9-8 or simular, Or find a 4x4 bolt pattern rim in a 9 or 10 inch so I can have more options.

So, any ideas???????

[Yamaha_Rules69]

If the front tire has good tread, and no huge rips or weather cracks in it to the point you can shove your fist in, I would just put a tube in it and call it a day. You can pick up a tube for about $12. Otherwise, why wont that link to the tire I gave you not work? I thought you were looking for a 21x9-8, right?

[110klt]

yes it worked thank you. Guess I missed the link in reading too fast. I would use that tire but I was hoping for more of a steering tire than a all pourpose tire. If that makes sense.

[110klt]

Update Tank and rear fenders Painted Black, New triple tree on (old one missing a bump stop). Pictures soon to come.

Untill then everyone have a safe and happy new year.

Wife and I are getting a motel room along with some friends. Dinner, a few drinks and the kids in the motel pool. Not the ideal couples get away but safe fun for the family. :Bounce

[99gsxr750]

you can get a 21x7-8.

http://www.amazon.com/Kenda-K300-Dominator-Front-Tire/dp/B000GZJ532/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1325378519&sr=1-1

[110klt]

yeah I saw a couple of 7-8's out there. just wondering if it wouldn't look too skinny. Anyone have a picture if a 7" wide tire on there trike?

It's not just a tire, it's a profile and a look too.

[99gsxr750]

yeah I saw a couple of 7-8's out there. just wondering if it wouldn't look too skinny. Anyone have a picture if a 7" wide tire on there trike?

It's not just a tire, it's a profile and a look too.

Yeah, I hear you. I can't decide on 22's or 20's for my tecate. I'm worried that the 20's will look to short.

[110klt]

how wide is the rim on the tecate? Is it 8" or 10" wide? The front forks look alot wider than mine.


Yeah, I hear you. I can't decide on 22's or 20's for my tecate. I'm worried that the 20's will look to short.

[99gsxr750]

how wide is the rim on the tecate? Is it 8" or 10" wide? The front forks look alot wider than mine.

Stock tire size for the 84/85 T-3 is 22x11x10.

[110klt]

It's OK I have an 8" rim that is 8" wide off of a 185KLT. I will just have to sand blast it and throw a little matching gold pain on it.

Think I found a nice tire also.....

http://stores.channeladvisor.com/yournexttire/Items/3890?&caSKU=3890&caTitle=New%20ATV%20Tire%2021%209%208%20Dunlop%20K T516%204%20Wheeler%2021x9-8%209.00

[110klt]

More progress tonight. I installed the new exhaust I bought from shortline. It looks and sounds sweet.......... Thank you, for the great deal on such a sweet exhaust.

[110klt]

More progress.......... New brakes in the front installed along with new front axel from a 185 and new bearings.

Looking for a little help..........

Can anyone with a 110KLT send a few pictures of you decals on the bike. My sister can make them but I need some good referance material.

Thanks

[110klt]

No one has a good picture of the decals on there trike?

This is what I found so far, did they make differant color combos for red trikes them black trikes????


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[110klt]

OK I know I have been dragging my feet on the pictures. However, this is what I am basically starting with after the new top end, exhaust, front fork tade out, and carb.

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[110klt]

New rear brakes, check... New seat cover recieved and sent out to have foam replaced and cover installed, check... 185 KLT narrow 8" front rim sand blasted and ready for pain tomorrow, check...

Getting CLOSER :)

[110klt]

got super anixus today, took her for a short blast. No seat, no fenders, but oh what fun :p

[tmhcycle]

i have oem reproductions for the 84-85 klt 110 tank decals, rear fender and warning label that goes on the tank. i can get them for the red or black models or i could do custom colors for you. let me know if your interested.

[110klt]

Received my seat back from the upholstery shop today...... Looks SWEET !!!!!!!!!!!!

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