spoked wheels
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- gdonlo04
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spoked wheels
i saw a restoration project where the person purchased rims from the uk that came off a side car. i want a thicker tire on my restoration in the front and i want spoke wheels. i have 2 sets of spoke wheels. can i take the back rim and place the front hub and have new spokes installed. i see the specs are Front tyre: 3.50-19
Rear tyre: 4.50-17 .
how else can i achieve this. two fat tires on the bike the same size in the front and back?
Rear tyre: 4.50-17 .
how else can i achieve this. two fat tires on the bike the same size in the front and back?
- Oldboy
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Re: spoked wheels
Here's my bike with a 140/90 16 rear and a 130/90 16 front. Both are on Harley Davidson 16x3" rims .
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Re: spoked wheels
Among her many charms ....
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Re: spoked wheels
Man,I would love to do that. How difficult was it to fit the Harley wheels. Your bike looks awesome!!!Oldboy wrote:Here's my bike with a 140/90 16 rear and a 130/90 16 front. Both are on Harley Davidson 16x3" rims .IMG_1165.jpg
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Re: spoked wheels
What Boxer4 said!Boxer4 wrote:Man,I would love to do that. How difficult was it to fit the Harley wheels. Your bike looks awesome!!!Oldboy wrote:Here's my bike with a 140/90 16 rear and a 130/90 16 front. Both are on Harley Davidson 16x3" rims .IMG_1165.jpg
Looks great with those wheels!
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Re: spoked wheels
To be clear, the front & rear hubs are standard issue 1975 gl1000, only the rims are HD 16" x 3". Using custom spokes from Buchanan you just lace them up. These are however mounted on a 82' 1100.
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Re: spoked wheels
The normal recipe .... add money and stir ....
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Re: spoked wheels
Thanks for this info!!! Now to find a set of 75 spoked wheels.Oldboy wrote:To be clear, the front & rear hubs are standard issue 1975 gl1000, only the rims are HD 16" x 3". Using custom spokes from Buchanan you just lace them up. These are however mounted on a 82' 1100.
All things motorcycle.
82 Gl 1100 Café Racer
01 Harley Road King
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- gdonlo04
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Re: spoked wheels
PERFECT- i have two sets up gl1000 spoked wheels.
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Re: spoked wheels
what pipes mare you running on this one?
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Re: spoked wheels
is there a benefit to running a larger tire on the front?
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: spoked wheels
My header pipe, I believe is early Jardine, the muffler is a universal muffler sold everywhere. Google "slash up swept muffler'
As to the front wheel, the circumference is actually smaller then the original tire. I know of no benefit of this set up, but I must run the pressure high to prevent cupping. Oh and my Speedo is off a ton.
As to the front wheel, the circumference is actually smaller then the original tire. I know of no benefit of this set up, but I must run the pressure high to prevent cupping. Oh and my Speedo is off a ton.
Cheers...
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Re: spoked wheels
Tks Oldboy. Love your bike..
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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Re: spoked wheels
I love this.Oldboy wrote:Here's my bike with a 140/90 16 rear and a 130/90 16 front. Both are on Harley Davidson 16x3" rims .IMG_1165.jpg
- gdonlo04
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Re: spoked wheels
How did you select your spokes? is it standard 16 in spoke?
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