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19” to 21” front wheel conversion

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It’s been months in the working but I’m really happy with the results.
The stock 19” front wheel just didn’t justify the natural lines of the bike in my opinion. After a significant amount of surfing the web and some guidance from some of this forums members I purchased a rim, spoke and nipple kit from Buchanan’s Spoke and Rim Inc. Had the rim powder coated from a local shop. Laced and trued the wheel using a Tusk stand. And got the 130/60-21” metzeler marathon ultra 888 tire installed and balanced at a local bike shop. The front fender got a 1” spacer - which I found online for $10.

The homage solo seat really finished off the bike perfectly. 😇
 
sooo I got to say it.... I LOVE IT.
Very nice work. Im doing a complete conversion now and trying to get the 240 tire on the rear with a correct bobber fender and seat done... in the front I love would if someone is willing to trade my 19 for the classic... I just want the meatier tire... so tough to "downgrade" too.
 
NAZMAN81 said:
It’s been months in the working but I’m really happy with the results.
The stock 19” front wheel just didn’t justify the natural lines of the bike in my opinion. After a significant amount of surfing the web and some guidance from some of this forums members I purchased a rim, spoke and nipple kit from Buchanan’s Spoke and Rim Inc. Had the rim powder coated from a local shop. Laced and trued the wheel using a Tusk stand. And got the 130/60-21” metzeler marathon ultra 888 tire installed and balanced at a local bike shop. The front fender got a 1” spacer - which I found online for $10.

The homage solo seat really finished off the bike perfectly. 😇
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Very nice job. What is that scoop on the oil radiator?
 
XUMERX said:
sooo I got to say it.... I LOVE IT.
Very nice work. Im doing a complete conversion now and trying to get the 240 tire on the rear with a correct bobber fender and seat done... in the front I love would if someone is willing to trade my 19 for the classic... I just want the meatier tire... so tough to "downgrade" too.
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🙏
 
That does look great, expect you will notice a touch more ground clearance on tight bends, maybe a different feel too.
 
This is a conversion that I have considered, as I am a constant customer of Buchanans, but could never find a matching rim to the rear. I have no intention of changing the rear wheel or tire size and wondered how the bike would ride with the front being raised an inch. I spoke to the guys who built the Dolce Vita build and they said doing the 1" front drop was similar to lowering a Harley. However, the 1" raise doesn't look noticeable. Has the ride changed?
https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/e...el-customization-championship/dolce-vita.html
 
snider1970 said:
This is a conversion that I have considered, as I am a constant customer of Buchanans, but could never find a matching rim to the rear. I have no intention of changing the rear wheel or tire size and wondered how the bike would ride with the front being raised an inch. I spoke to the guys who built the Dolce Vita build and they said doing the 1" front drop was similar to lowering a Harley. However, the 1" raise doesn't look noticeable. Has the ride changed?
https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/e...el-customization-championship/dolce-vita.html
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Would you be able to put this together for me?
 
Hi All, id love to know the step by step on this. You can get the Roland Sands 21 half price in Europe but don’t know what else is required/ what changes need to be made. If you leave the fork height it will take the fron (not what I’d want) or do you drop the forks through the clamps? Lifting standard mudguard.
They are also selling the 18X 5.5 RS so I’d go for the pair. Cheers
 
The rear wheel has been on my to-do list for a while. I’ve been playing around with AI mockups to get a better idea of which direction I want to take the build. My original plan was to wait until the current tire wore out before spending any money on the rear wheel setup.


Then I came across a great deal on an 18” x 5.5” forged wheel and couldn’t resist.


Once the new 200/50R18 Metzeler ME 888 Ultra arrives, I’ll order the rear rim and spokes and get the process started. That said, I may end up keeping the forged wheel on the back and selling the original wheel instead. Still weighing the options, but I’m excited to see how it all comes together.
 

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