BSA Owners' Club Workshop Discussions

The BSA Workshop => Twins => Topic started by: spike123 on 15 Sep, 2023, 08:08

Title: Tyres
Post by: spike123 on 15 Sep, 2023, 08:08
Hi
I've got a 1971 a65l oif I know the room are 18 rear& 19 front but what size tyre do you fit to them
Please enlighten me
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: Allan G on 15 Sep, 2023, 11:39
Front 3.25-19
Rear 4.00-18

Was the standard size tyres fitted to your bike when new. These choices are available in K70 and Avon Road rider (which is my preferred tyre), available in other brands too.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: JABBA99 on 15 Sep, 2023, 19:37
Attached (I hope) page from 1971 Handbook (in the Library bit of the Members Area on the Club website) .... looks like 3.25 front and 4.00 rear.
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: EDDIE SIMPSON on 15 Sep, 2023, 20:12
bridgestone sell a lovely set of tyres 325x19 and 400x18 which i m very happy with
Title: Re: Tyres
Post by: spike123 on 16 Sep, 2023, 14:20
Thanks guys