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Has anyone put one on a speedmaster? Are there any major mods needed?
Ideally I want to switch to a wire front but don't want to lose the brakes. Is it possible to have the wheel re-laced to a larger size, say 19 or 21?
or is there someone out there selling aftermarket wheels that I'm looking for?
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MY understanding is that the TBS front hub will replace the BA or Speedmaster front.
And yes, you can lace any size rim to the hub. You may have clearance problems if you go too big though.
Contra todo mal, mezcal; contra todo bien, también
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thanks bill, haha, clearance problems shouldn't be an issue with the front fender sitting in a corner of my house. 
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On my speedie I left my TBS front wheel stock and mounted a 140/80x17" tire... Fits straight on with old spacer and speedo drive, just had to cut out the indents on the fork brace/guard mount to get that fat sucker in there... I wanted the fat front look...
05 SM Neon Blue/Black. Thunder Bike Cams & Pipes & Flowed Head. AI&Snork removed, Airbox Mods, 135mains, 42/17T, 140x80x17" TBS Front Wheel
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cool mike, have any pics?
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I have a regular thunderbird wheel on the front of mine. Fits fine.
Benny
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Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
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I have the 18" rim on mine...the same size as the stock America rim.  
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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A little off topic here but I went with a metz. 110/18 90 880 on my speedmaster and have gotten a shake on the handle bars when I let go.You dont feel it while driving at all. so I dont let go ..
Black 04 sm freak AI removed TORs 152 jets
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Stock TBS front 17"x3 1/2" rim with a 140x80 tire...  And fork brace/guard mount cutout, bolt holes haven't been moved... 
05 SM Neon Blue/Black. Thunder Bike Cams & Pipes & Flowed Head. AI&Snork removed, Airbox Mods, 135mains, 42/17T, 140x80x17" TBS Front Wheel
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very cool, I'm torn between both looks.
I guess my first step is to find a TBS wheel and then take it from there.
Thanks everyone!
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Can someone explain to me what a TBS is?
Also when fitting this wheel is it a speedmaster left fork leg you need to get to hold the left brake caliper.
My bike is moving really well now and could do with some better front braking!
Thanks
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TBS stands for Triumph Thunderbird Sport and yes you would need the leg from the speedmaster and right caliper and also upgrade the master cylinder..
Ray(UK)
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TBS stands for Triumph Thunderbird Sport and yes you would need the leg from the speedmaster and right caliper and also upgrade the master cylinder..
And it works out cheaper to get the upgrade kit. I asked as I have a spare caliper and was going to get floating discs when I upgrade the 06, but even then it would have worked out at twice the price for the other bits than the kit...
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel...
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel...
09 America - It's very blue....
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And it works out cheaper to get the upgrade kit. I asked as I have a spare caliper and was going to get floating discs when I upgrade the 06, but even then it would have worked out at twice the price for the other bits than the kit...
That depends if you get a bargain or not
Ray(UK)
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Actually the cheapest route is to find a Speedmaster owner who wants to swap parts. But they are almost as rare (or perhaps even more rare) as finding the TBS wheel in the first place.
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Actually the cheapest route is to find a Speedmaster owner who wants to swap parts. But they are almost as rare (or perhaps even more rare) as finding the TBS wheel in the first place.
that's like collecting "Hens teeth"  
Ray(UK)
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Unicorns and rocking horse poop.
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well, you lot are in luck, I just so happen to collect hens teeth, unicorns and rocking horse poop. I'll be posting some of my prized collection on e-bay soon, so be on the look out.
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well, you lot are in luck, I just so happen to collect hens teeth, unicorns and rocking horse poop. I'll be posting some of my prized collection on e-bay soon, so be on the look out.
Keep your eyes peeled then guys n girls 
Ray(UK)
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