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Offline John Smith

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OEM TYRES
« on: May 04, 2016, 12:54:46 pm »
Hi All,

Here's a good one....does anyone know what the OEM tyres were on a 1981 RM250 X ? I've been scouring detective google with no luck...lol

Thanks

JS
« Last Edit: May 04, 2016, 02:35:38 pm by John Smith »

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Re: OEM TYRES
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2016, 04:12:23 pm »
probably depends on what market but forget trying to get them now as they would have been long discontinued. if you can find a decent one it will be as hard as my sisters scones and about as useful.

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« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2016, 07:38:57 pm »
I can also confirm they were rubbish compared to Metzlers even when new.

Even though I suspect this doesn't matter in some circumstances. (Lounge display)

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Re: OEM TYRES
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2016, 08:30:46 pm »
Suzuki would have had bridgestones I rekon about then

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« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2016, 08:31:38 pm »
see if you can find an adb or trail and track test, they will have it

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Re: OEM TYRES
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2016, 08:44:22 pm »
My one owner RM250X still had the original tyres on it when I got it (completely shot, cracked and rotted of course) which were Bridgestones, cannot remember the model though.
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« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2016, 09:29:56 am »
With a Jewlers loop, I can read "Dunlop" on the rear tire of the 465X on the Suzuki Brochure I have.
The brochure only lists the sizes, not brands, in the specs.
3.00-21-4PR, full knobby
5.10-18-4PR, full knobby. For the 250 (and 465)X's
The 125X was speced with a 4.10. Rear.

I love old brochures- the 125 had a dry weight of 88kg - read it and weep 250F owners. (Myself included)

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Re: OEM TYRES
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2016, 11:44:16 am »
Thanks skypig - that's a step in the right direction - What brochure do you have I have only seen two ads on the net for the X model bikes.

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Re: OEM TYRES
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2016, 12:50:28 pm »
 I can remember my RM250X had Bridgestone M19 or 20s from near new ..

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« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2016, 06:23:21 pm »
Thanks skypig - that's a step in the right direction - What brochure do you have I have only seen two ads on the net for the X model bikes.

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« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2016, 06:31:10 pm »
Also, from the (vast and magic "net")  :o









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Re: OEM TYRES
« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2016, 07:34:53 pm »
Thanks theres a couple i havent seen. ????