Wheels

Jordan310 · 05-16-2007, 04:07 PM

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Soon I will post new pics of my GZ with taller rear shocks, 18" f+r wheels, and relocated foot controls

Does anyone know where you can or if you can get the wheels larger on this bike?

Water Warrior 2 · 05-16-2007, 07:00 PM

Don't have an answer but have a question. Why ?? Do you want more height/ground clearance, different handling characteristics, greater load capacity or just to be different?

Jordan310 · 05-16-2007, 10:48 PM

Well actually I was lookiung for 17's, and for a thicker back tire. For better traction, and for improved style.
How hard would it be to get a wider tire on the rear, and larger rims?

Not hard Im thinking..

Dupo · 05-16-2007, 11:12 PM

Well, actually a pain most likely. IF you find a rear rim the size you want you'll most likely have to do some messing around with the axle/spacers plus some modification to the brake and/or sprocket since it would be set up for a different bike. They do alot of rim mods for the spirit that i own and every rim mod requires some type of mod work to get it to work and function properly.

Now for a bigger tire, just roll on down to a bike shop and ask them. Depending on how much room there is between the tire and swingarm ... you might be able to go another 10 or 20 mm on the stock rim.

If its better traction you want then you should be looking at tire brands/ratings rather than thickness.

**jonathan180iq** · 05-17-2007, 08:04 AM

A thicker tire will just slow you down. This bike doesn't make enough power to warrant a fatter tire.
Also, wheel changes are extremely difficult, costly, time-consuming and in the end, not worth it. This isn't like swapping out wheels on a car.

It's important to remember that changing things or "upgrading" simply because you want the ability to say that you've "upgraded" something doesn't necessarily make the bike any better at what it's built for. Now, some people don't car about functionality, but that's a different story.

Badbob · 05-17-2007, 10:09 PM

Now if I could do a direct swap for a wheel that would let me run tubeless tires. I would give that some serious consideration.

Jordan310 · 05-18-2007, 12:15 AM

Hmm.. Tubeless whitewalls..

Bill · 05-18-2007, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Badbob

Now if I could do a direct swap for a wheel that would let me run tubeless tires. I would give that som serious consideration.

Now that would be a winner. So much easier (and cheaper) to get back on the road if you pick up a nail. I looked into this for my C50 since they make a C50C that comes with cast wheels and tubeless tires. These are the only wheels made to easily fit the C50. The few small changes and cost of new wheels etc. would run be between $1200 and $1500. This is not going to happen with my budget.

Cheers!

Gadzooks Mike · 05-18-2007, 08:15 AM

BadBob - if you find any info on replacement wheels to run tubeless tires, please yell!!

Dupo · 05-18-2007, 11:28 AM

Sounds like the same for my Shadow, Bill. VLX rim mod for mine is upwards of 8-1000 bucks. Thats after buying a brand new rim, relacing it, new tire, some mods for fitment. Its crazy lol. The results are stunning but just too expensive for my blood. I'm still trying to find a way to fund my rake kit for 670.00 lol

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Jordan310 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 122	Well actually I was lookiung for 17's, and for a thicker back tire. For better traction, and for improved style. How hard would it be to get a wider tire on the rear, and larger rims? Not hard Im thinking.. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Well, actually a pain most likely. IF you find a rear rim the size you want you'll most likely have to do some messing around with the axle/spacers plus some modification to the brake and/or sprocket since it would be set up for a different bike. They do alot of rim mods for the spirit that i own and every rim mod requires some type of mod work to get it to work and function properly. Now for a bigger tire, just roll on down to a bike shop and ask them. Depending on how much room there is between the tire and swingarm ... you might be able to go another 10 or 20 mm on the stock rim. If its better traction you want then you should be looking at tire brands/ratings rather than thickness. __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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05-17-2007, 08:04 AM	#5
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	A thicker tire will just slow you down. This bike doesn't make enough power to warrant a fatter tire. Also, wheel changes are extremely difficult, costly, time-consuming and in the end, not worth it. This isn't like swapping out wheels on a car. It's important to remember that changing things or "upgrading" simply because you want the ability to say that you've "upgraded" something doesn't necessarily make the bike any better at what it's built for. Now, some people don't car about functionality, but that's a different story. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Badbob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 945	Now if I could do a direct swap for a wheel that would let me run tubeless tires. I would give that some serious consideration. __________________ My GZ250 Blog Facebook Pinterest Google+ Tumblr YouTube Lumber Jocks
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05-18-2007, 11:28 AM	#10
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Sounds like the same for my Shadow, Bill. VLX rim mod for mine is upwards of 8-1000 bucks. Thats after buying a brand new rim, relacing it, new tire, some mods for fitment. Its crazy lol. The results are stunning but just too expensive for my blood. I'm still trying to find a way to fund my rake kit for 670.00 lol __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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05-16-2007, 07:00 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Don't have an answer but have a question. Why ?? Do you want more height/ground clearance, different handling characteristics, greater load capacity or just to be different?
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05-18-2007, 12:15 AM	#7
Jordan310 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 122	Hmm.. Tubeless whitewalls..
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05-18-2007, 08:15 AM	#9
Gadzooks Mike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 162	BadBob - if you find any info on replacement wheels to run tubeless tires, please yell!!
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