Custom rims

[scot in exile]

That sounds good rocketjohn, but say you get a rim say like this one, it's possible to mount the drive hub on?
I wounder if any one has done this on the forum ? I looked at so many pictures of the Rocket and I just see those graffiti rimes. I like to know what's involved and if it's is fairly easy to do, and if so why has not too many Rocket members have not done it?

The reason not many members have done it is because it is not easy or the the cost out weighs any gains, plus that wheel in the picture would be enough to put me off from even attempting it.

 

[barbagris]

Well, the axle shaft size might be different for one thing.

Axle, splines cush-drive etc. You need a Triumph shaped hub.
So either like Blackstone or Taylomade you machine/make a new one to fit
OR
you use the existing wheel - machine the rim off and weld a new rim on.

 

[warp9.9]

Even modifying a rim say to 18 can be pricey. Myself I wish I would have done a 17 inch also.

240/40/18 Conti Race Attack on my 2006 Classic

 

[IMFASTTOO]

If you just look at it from a better look aspect it might seem expensive. But considering that rotating weight is enhanced 7 times, it's a hp gain too. An old dyno guy I know, said that the sport bikes he's tuned that switch to carbon fiber rims gain 10 hp. Considering the weight lost from our huge rims plus a tire that's a way lower profile (lighter also), you'd probably get close to 15 hp over stock. Add to that, people who've done it, say the lighter weight makes it much more nimble. It's 3 upgrades in one.

I have the BST Carbon wheels on my 09 classic they are 18 inches and Im running a MICH COMMANDER on rear and the Excedra Max front and I really like the combination

 

[canecorso]

yes I know about those custom wheels and read there's problem, for such a high price.
But I don't understand that the Suzuki 109 as 140 Tire on back as a shaft drive 18 inch rim and has a huge selection on custom rims , why can't we just put a custom rim and tire that fits the Suzuki and put that on?
What modifications need to be done? Is the hud different? The shaft?If it can be done the rims would be good with out chipping or warping problems?
The reason I'm asking I want to know if it's possible and a good idea? Or bad? And why?
I finally found a guy that can finish my custom tank and duplicate my spoiler and all the stuff I made out of metal, a winter project he is really good

 

[rocketjohn]

Cannot be done directly, for on the Suzuki, if the 109 is anything like the Intruder, the drive hub bolts to the wheel and I am sure the axles are different. Also, the brake rotor...is it gonna line up with where the Rocket caliper wants to be? I doubt it. However much you wish to dream, please do so, but when you wake up, warm your credit card up, what you want will have to be engineered and made from scratch. And as long as you are doing that, make a bunch of wheels and sell some...you may recover some of your investment.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

yes I know about those custom wheels and read there's problem, for such a high price.
But I don't understand that the Suzuki 109 as 140 Tire on back as a shaft drive 18 inch rim and has a huge selection on custom rims , why can't we just put a custom rim and tire that fits the Suzuki and put that on?
What modifications need to be done? Is the hud different? The shaft?If it can be done the rims would be good with out chipping or warping problems?
The reason I'm asking I want to know if it's possible and a good idea? Or bad? And why?
I finally found a guy that can finish my custom tank and duplicate my spoiler and all the stuff I made out of metal, a winter project he is really good

I dont think too many Rocket owners are interested in CUSTOM CHOPPER style wheels so no one wants to make wheels that they cant sell

 

[Steel]

Great pep talk, Amigo!
All the good tires seem to be 17 inchers - not 18".

Well **** the luck!
I guess when you "Go your own way", it comes with a price.

 

[Claviger]

More and more companies are expanding their sportbike line ups to include 240 width 18" tires. The BST set is more viable from a tire selection point of view than the stockers....

 

[1olbull]

More and more companies are expanding their sportbike line ups to include 240 width 18" tires. The BST set is more viable from a tire selection point of view than the stockers....

Sure doesn't appear so to me.
The 17 inch wheels have the most GOOD tires.
Not so much the 18 inchers from what I have seen.
I be thinking a set of light weight 17 inch front and rear may be the ticket.