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I have an '03 Black BA with the vintage look (seat rail, driving lights, etc.) and thought that a white wall tire (preferably narrow line) would complement the look!

I've searched high and low for a front WW tire in sizes 110/80 or 110/90-18...no such luck (a rear WW tire is no problem)!
Does anybody know of a tire?? Thanx

Simple answer is that there aint none - sorry. You have to use a 120/90-18 and modify the front bracket to fit it. Some folks have ground the middle of the bracket off (which changes it from a fork brace to a fender bracket) and others have extended it upwards slightly.

If you're really enthusiastic you can get a Thunderbird Sport front wheel which is 1" smaller and will take a greater range of tyres... this also gives you twin front disks if you want to go out and get the extra speedmaster bits to put a second caliper on.

Matt

I just checked www.tiresunlimited.com and they have several different brands but, alas only 2 tires that come close to your specs. The closest are both 120/90-18. Maxxis Classic m6011 and Dunlop K177. Sorry.

Guess I'll wait 'til next year (hopefully for new products).

--R

I am having my White Walls put on this Saturday, at the dealer. The front, a Dunlop K177 and the rear is a Dunlop K555. The dealer is mod'ing the front fender for me.

I've been running the Dunlop WW for a long time now. For the 120/90-18 front tire I first cut off the middle portion of the fender bracket to get the needed extra space. Last winter I bought a new bracket that I extended an inch (used the bottom part of the old bracket). A little cutting and welding and now it's perfect. For me the handling with the Dunlops is perfect, and as a bonus the larger front made the speedo accurate.

Hope this helps!

I sure wish Dunlop made a "Cruisemax" tire (narrow white wall with white raised lettering) for the BA! That would look good....