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Period correct tires

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Smiley, Sep 26, 2012.

  1. Smiley

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    Would anyone recommend this for optimal restoration or bypass the original tires for more up to date tires?
     
    Smiley, Sep 26, 2012
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    Bridgestone Spitfire's are still available...I have a set on my bike..you can even get them with RWL.
     
    patmac6075, Sep 27, 2012
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    Which bike?
     
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    It is a 1982 Seca xj650rj
     
    Smiley, Sep 29, 2012
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    Get good tires.

    IIRC, the 650 Seca came with Bridgestone "Mag Mopus" not their best tire. The Secas didn't have RWL, either, so you're good there.

    Dunlop D404, Bridgestone Battlax BT45, Avon AM26 RoadRider, there are a lot of good choices.

    Thankfully, the "period tires" that came on the 650 Seca are long vanished.
     
    bigfitz52, Sep 30, 2012
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    I just put a set of 404s on my bike. I'm pretty happy with em so far
     
    aaron_acrusto, Sep 30, 2012
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    Thankyou for the information.
     
    Smiley, Nov 9, 2012
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