 Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209
Adjunct
|
OP
Adjunct
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209 |
I am looking to put a 19" wheel/tire on the front of my speedmaster (yes I stole the idea from the 2011 model). I was wondering if it would fit under the mudguard? What would it do to the ride? Thanks 
'06 SM with T100/America Wheels (D&D's, 10.5 to 1 Wiseco pistons, TTP Igniter +3, K&N PODS, 150 x 40, FZ1 springs & TBS needles w/3 shims)
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825
"Lighten up, Francis."
|
|
"Lighten up, Francis."
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825 |
I don't recall anyone going up one inch in size. They usually jump up to 21". But most of them remove the fender altogether. Depending on the tire size you might have to modify the fender bracket to increase clearance, just like when you put a 120/90 on a stock wheel.
I see you have a Speedmaster. Are you switching to spokes? If not, where are you getting a 19" wheel made? If spokes, are you going single disc or are you going to look for the ever elusive Thunderbird Sport wheel?
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209
Adjunct
|
|
OP
Adjunct
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209 |
Already running spokes. Never liked the cast wheels.
'06 SM with T100/America Wheels (D&D's, 10.5 to 1 Wiseco pistons, TTP Igniter +3, K&N PODS, 150 x 40, FZ1 springs & TBS needles w/3 shims)
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 146
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 146 |
If you find a 19" wheel please let us know. Although it seems like a small change in size I think it will add a lot to the bikes appearance.
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825
"Lighten up, Francis."
|
|
"Lighten up, Francis."
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825 |
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209
Adjunct
|
|
OP
Adjunct
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209 |
The Bonneville & Bonneville T100 front wheel is a spoked 19" x 2.5
Just watch Ebay - that is what I did.
'06 SM with T100/America Wheels (D&D's, 10.5 to 1 Wiseco pistons, TTP Igniter +3, K&N PODS, 150 x 40, FZ1 springs & TBS needles w/3 shims)
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209
Adjunct
|
|
OP
Adjunct
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209 |
Does anyone know of a shop that would extend the mudguard bracket?
'06 SM with T100/America Wheels (D&D's, 10.5 to 1 Wiseco pistons, TTP Igniter +3, K&N PODS, 150 x 40, FZ1 springs & TBS needles w/3 shims)
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 325
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 325 |
Will the bonnie wheel fit the speedmaster
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825
"Lighten up, Francis."
|
|
"Lighten up, Francis."
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825 |
Quote:
Does anyone know of a shop that would extend the mudguard bracket?
You could either purchase four 1" spacers as others have done or have someone weld a piece of 1" flat strap steel along the bottom of each "leg" of the bracket, then relocate the holes down an inch or so. That's what I did. I've since gone to a 130/70 tire and went back to a stock bracket, but I'm keeping the modded one just in case.
Also, some have cut the center or top of the bracket out which would give you enough clearance, but I like the idea (even if technically unnecessary as some will say) of having that steel bracket tying the fork legs together.
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 12,964
Stickman Yogi
|
|
Stickman Yogi
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 12,964 |
Quote:
Does anyone know of a shop that would extend the mudguard bracket?
Here's what I did...
http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/forums/...true#Post414547
Live to love, love to live.
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,816
Freelance Jedi Knight
|
|
Freelance Jedi Knight
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,816 |
Quote:
The Bonneville & Bonneville T100 front wheel is a spoked 19" x 2.5
Just watch Ebay - that is what I did.
bonnie wheel is not direct swap...hub is slightly different!!!!!
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209
Adjunct
|
|
OP
Adjunct
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209 |
Hmmm Ok. But I could take the hub out of my 18" and use the spokes and rim from the Bonnie wheel?
'06 SM with T100/America Wheels (D&D's, 10.5 to 1 Wiseco pistons, TTP Igniter +3, K&N PODS, 150 x 40, FZ1 springs & TBS needles w/3 shims)
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209
Adjunct
|
|
OP
Adjunct
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209 |
Mountainman - did you use steel or aluminum for the brackets?
'06 SM with T100/America Wheels (D&D's, 10.5 to 1 Wiseco pistons, TTP Igniter +3, K&N PODS, 150 x 40, FZ1 springs & TBS needles w/3 shims)
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,816
Freelance Jedi Knight
|
|
Freelance Jedi Knight
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,816 |
Quote:
Hmmm Ok. But I could take the hub out of my 18" and use the spokes and rim from the Bonnie wheel?
will find out sat morning as I'm going to company where Triumph wheels were made..... and by the way did you check what tyres you going to use after swap? Avon website is the best coz they show oll needed dimentions... width,radius,rim size.........
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209
Adjunct
|
|
OP
Adjunct
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209 |
Yes I was thinking a Avon Venom 100/90-19 witch is 26.1 inches diameter.
Thanks
'06 SM with T100/America Wheels (D&D's, 10.5 to 1 Wiseco pistons, TTP Igniter +3, K&N PODS, 150 x 40, FZ1 springs & TBS needles w/3 shims)
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,816
Freelance Jedi Knight
|
|
Freelance Jedi Knight
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,816 |
ok rim and spokes will fit...their advice is just to replace nipples........and you will need raise front mudguard for sure ,about half inch will do
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209
Adjunct
|
|
OP
Adjunct
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 209 |
'06 SM with T100/America Wheels (D&D's, 10.5 to 1 Wiseco pistons, TTP Igniter +3, K&N PODS, 150 x 40, FZ1 springs & TBS needles w/3 shims)
|
|
|
Re: Has anyone run a 19" wheel on the front?
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 12,964
Stickman Yogi
|
|
Stickman Yogi
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 12,964 |
Quote:
Mountainman - did you use steel or aluminum for the brackets?
Steel.
Live to love, love to live.
|
|
|
|
|
