21" and 18" rims and knobblies on a 1150 GSA

[Mike F]

I've got a spare set of wheels already with TKCs on. Good compromise tyres.

I am hoping a set of proper off road rubber will be better, and I will use them 80%+ off road.

Questions:

- Has anyone tried, does it make a difference.

- Recommendations on rims. Would standard 250/400 moto-x fair be suitable, can pick up at sensible prices used.

- Recommendations on tyres (its a lot of weight). Make and widths.

- Any gotchas to look out for?

Does anyone by any small miracle have any used rims, hubs, spokes?

Plan is to build myself using a local wheel builder.

Any help much appreciated.

 

[Mike F]

hmmm I have just read on the HUBB that a R100GS front rim might be the perfect rim for the job. Anyone got one?

 

[tully]

James Sherlock......

......seem to carry quite alot of older spares / 2nd hand parts

i get a monthly email from their ebay shop, could be worth a phone call

 

[Welshman]

hmmm I have just read on the HUBB that a R100GS front rim might be the perfect rim for the job. Anyone got one?

I remember that Rikardo Kuhn had issues with 18" rims on the rear with the tyre fouling the swing arm, that was on an 1100 not sure about the 1150?

 

[Number 6]

hmmm I have just read on the HUBB that a R100GS front rim might be the perfect rim for the job. Anyone got one?

Have a look here
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=277142

 

[Mike F]

Thanks for 21" Wheel Tips

Hmmm Number 6 has done a right good job there. Doubt mine will be quite as immaculate - after all its going on this....

Tully - Good to hear from you. Thanks for the fat pegs, they're top dollar!

M

 

[Mike F]

I remember that Rikardo Kuhn had issues with 18" rims on the rear with the tyre fouling the swing arm, that was on an 1100 not sure about the 1150?

Wow, I guess thats Rikardo Kuhn as in Rickys Bars. A few searches and many interesting stories. Can't seem to find a way to contact him and I suspect he doesnt want to be contacted - but could be wrong.

Sounds like a quick trip to a MotoX shop to do some experimenting first is in order..

Got a set of wheels now, but seems a shame to break 'em down - anyone got just the hubs?