Looking for tire recommendations for newly acquired CW

[scase-WA]

Very recently acquired my dad's CW (1st Gen) that he bought new in 73. I rode this as a kid but it has been in storage now for 35-40 years. It is very clean and complete, just looking to make it trail worthy so figure new tubes and tires would be a good thing to do since it still has the original Nittos from 1973 mounted. I obviously know the stock size and presume the Nittos are no longer being made (couldn't find anything in a quick google search). What recommendations do you of great Hodaka knowledge have for replacement tires? I do have the tubes ordered from Hodaka Parts Inc. Thanks for any suggestions!

[givergas]

here's what i put on mine and very happy with them .

[scase-WA]

Great, thanks for the input! No rubbing on chainguard?

[viclioce]

I like the Kendas also! I usually get the Kenda Classic or Trakmaster, 80/100-18. Victor

[dirty_rat]

Just a suggestion, but the engine seals are now over 50 years old. You should do a leak down test on the engine and think about replacing the seals.

[scase-WA]

Just a suggestion, but the engine seals are now over 50 years old. You should do a leak down test on the engine and think about replacing the seals.

Thanks, that is the plan. Got it running today for first time. Now that I know she will run the plan is to do a thorough tear down and rebuild.

[scase-WA]

I like the Kendas also! I usually get the Kenda Classic or Trakmaster, 80/100-18. Victor

Victor...you have been a huge help here and on FB, thanks. I can't seem to find a source for a 80/100-18 rear. I tried buying a 100/100-18 and it is too wide for the CW. Any suggestions on where to find a rear that will fit since stock was pretty narrow by todays standards apparently.

[ossa95d]

The Dunlop K990 tires are specifically designed for small bore vintage bikes. They make a 70/100-21 and a 90/100-18 that have the look and feel of vintage tires, but manufactured with modern compounds.

[scase-WA]

The Dunlop K990 tires are specifically designed for small bore vintage bikes. They make a 70/100-21 and a 90/100-18 that have the look and feel of vintage tires, but manufactured with modern compounds.

Thanks for the info...seems everyone is "Out of Stock" on the 18!

[Larry S]

I'm running the Cheng Shin 4.10-18 on my CW. It says 4.10 but it's really a 3.50. No clearance problems.

Larry S

[Dale]

I agree with Larry. I have gone around the pits at vintage races with my digital calipers measuring rear tires. The Cheng Shin 4.10-18 is the narrowest that I have measured outside knob to outside knob.

[ossa95d]

All of my racers have the 4.10 Cheng Shin on the rear.

[ossa95d]

I just checked my sources and indeed have found that the Dunlop K990 90/100-18 has been discontinued and is out of stock. The Cheng Shin 755 4.10-18 is still available , and is still much more affordable than the Dunlop ever was. It performs very well on the Hodakas.

[scase-WA]

Thanks all, I did find a Kenda Klassic 80/100-18 at VividRacing.com for $70 all in (shipping and tax)...got it ordered up.

[viclioce]

I’ve been on the road! Glad you found a supplier!

Since Covid, tires have seemed to be on back order, a LOT!

A lot of folks here helped me in the past. So, I believe in paying it forward! Victor