120 rear tire on 1981?

[JohnK3]

I'm shopping for tires for my stock 1981 CBX. Spec's call for a 130/90-18 rear tire. Availability of that size is extremely limited. It looks like the 1979 and 1980 models call for a 120/90-18 rear tire. Would it be unwise to put the narrower 120 tire on my '81?

[steve murdoch icoa #5322]

Says there are 9 available in your size.
Might be able to find it cheaper elsewhere.
https://www.chapmoto.com/shinko-230-tou ... -tire.html

[NobleHops]

That’s what’s on my bikes, very nice tire.

[daves79x]

You really need to run the 130/90-18 on the rear. The Shinkos are just fine.


Dave

[CBX-tras]

Shinko's have become the "go to" tire for these bikes.

I've installed many and highly recommend them.