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https://www.tr1.de/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl TR1 Discussion Boards >> Tips, tricks and solutions for the TR1 >> changing the front to 18' 1.85 rim https://www.tr1.de/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1353197283 Message started by tophased on 18.11.12 at 01:08:02 |
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Title: changing the front to 18' 1.85 rim Post by tophased on 18.11.12 at 01:08:02
hi guys since i have changed my front wheels to spokes ( ex xs650) I have now decided to maybe go from 19 it an 18 1.85 front I have questions re handling and tyre availability any help would be great J  |
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Title: Re: changing the front to 18' 1.85 rim Post by hornschorsch on 18.11.12 at 11:18:07
Handling depends on what you like. I have changed my front wheel to 18 inch and i love it, Sepp says that a 19 inch front wheel is better for the TR1. Tyres are no problem, the best tyre for the TR1 ever, the BT45, is available in 18 inch too. ;-) Bye, Georg |
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Title: Re: changing the front to 18' 1.85 rim Post by Mr.Frost on 18.11.12 at 11:48:17
Very nice bike![smiley=funny_1.gif] From witch bike is the exhaust? |
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Title: Re: changing the front to 18' 1.85 rim Post by Max on 18.11.12 at 12:36:57
Nice I Like the Exhaust.
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Title: Re: changing the front to 18' 1.85 rim Post by kdemery on 02.12.12 at 18:25:09
Hello J I went for the XS650 hubs and spokes on my bike too. I was advised to go for the 18inch rims at the front. I am really glad I did as the handling is very tight and responsive. I ended up with 18x2.5 rims at the front and 18x4.25 at the rear. I have had BT45's on my TR1 before and they are very good but with my rim choice I couldn't get a BT45 set to match. I settled on the Avon Roadrider simpy because I could match the tyres to the rims. I have seen bad comments about the Roadriders but I have found them to be as good as the BT45's. Regards Kevin |
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Title: Re: changing the front to 18' 1.85 rim Post by hornschorsch on 03.12.12 at 10:14:44
Ouch. Be careful with the roadsliders if the road is wet or cold... Gruss, Georg |
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Title: Re: changing the front to 18' 1.85 rim Post by Sepp on 03.12.12 at 18:55:01
hey Schorsch, in great britain they have no rain and it isnt cold....................... ;) for this rims the best tyres in the moment are the Dunlop Roadsmart 2 or the Conti road attack 2. |
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Title: Re: changing the front to 18' 1.85 rim Post by kdemery on 14.12.12 at 09:39:37
We live on a warm island in the gulf stream so hardly ever get cold or rain .............. ;D I have already fitted the 'Roadsliders' so too late to change now. But thanks for the info. Having said that I have not come off the bike yet and not found problems with grip. But. I do try to avoid the cold and wet when riding my bike. I have a 150 tyre fitted at the rear. I am thinking of increasing the width of the rear rim to 5 1/2 inch and fitting a 170mm tyre. I have checked and the Bridgestone do a BT56 that will fit front and rear. What is your opinion of the BT56, are they as good as the BT45? Thank you Kevin |
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Title: Re: changing the front to 18' 1.85 rim Post by tophased on 15.12.12 at 00:03:46
interesting differences between the 18' and 19' front greetings Sepp what would you regard was the difference between the 19' and 18 " front and why you prefer the 19 " im using Metzeler Lazertec's at the moment but the bike isnt on the road yet i still have to complete some top end engine mods any body else using the lazertecs ? re the exhaust ,its a custom 2 into 1 ,made by an engineer friend who originally owned the bike he calculated the best muffler size for best low end power |