New to the CT125 world and this great forum. I just picked up a 2022 yesterday with 275 miles on it and I am going down the rabbit hole with mods now. I need to upgrade the tires to ride the trails in the mountains behind the house. I have researched all the choices and combos, but I haven't seen anyone running the 3.0 SR244 in the rear with a SR241 up front in either 2.75 or 3.0. It would be nice to have the extra grip of the 244 in the rear with a little better steering and less weight up front. I noticed the SR241s don't come in a load rating of 50 to use on the rear but the SR244 does. I'm 225 lbs and will be riding with some gear on the rear rack most the time, but I don't know if I should be concerned about putting a SR241 on the rear with the 45 load rating. I'm kinda leaning towards the SR241 3.0 front and back and lift the front fender or a 2.75 up front and leave the fender stock. Any input/experience is greatly appreciated.
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Shinko 244 on rear and Shinko 241 on front????
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With the Shinko SR241 in 2.75" up front if you will be doing off-road riding I would recommend raising the fender anyway. Reason being that gravels scrapes in it and if you ride in mud or snow it will accumulate and bog against the unpowered front tire turning it into a really awkward front skin. You can drill new holes in the fender to raise it slightly.
Thanks for the info. Makes sense.
Yes, yes you are.... Ride it and have fun, don't overthink and I'm guessing any tires will get you where you need to go!
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Not against drilling the fender, but I picked up these…
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Type : Front Fender lift up set. Front Fender Lift Up Kit. Parcel Lost. You do not receive the item. The item arriver be broken. Item can not reach your expectation. Item do not fit your motorcycle perfect.
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$12 shipped. I know (when I post this) it says “last one”, but there are others that are still under $15.
Just another option.
Thanks. I saw those. I have read that if you drill the fender mount you don't have to relocate the horn, but if you use these fender lift kits you do have to relocate (move up) the horn.Not against drilling the fender, but I picked up these…
For Honda CT125 CT 125 Trail 125 Front Fender Lift Kit Hunter Cub 2020 2021 2022 | eBay
Type : Front Fender lift up set. Front Fender Lift Up Kit. Parcel Lost. You do not receive the item. The item arriver be broken. Item can not reach your expectation. Item do not fit your motorcycle perfect.www.ebay.com
$12 shipped. I know (when I post this) it says “last one”, but there are others that are still under $15.
Just another option.
And they mess with the boots
Well I ended up going with Kenda 262s. It seems these are very similar to the 241s, but don't say anything about not using them for extended periods on the highway like the Shinko 241s do. So maybe these will have a bit better wear? The info on Kendas website even states that they are basically made for "trail" bikes. I went with the 3.0s in the rear and 2.75s in the front. Dennis Kirk had a few in stock and on sale. I do like the looks of the old school OEM tires that came on the CT90s and 110s,