21' front wheel

[Nick Calne]

Pardon my profound ignorance, but won't changing wheel diameter change you speedo readings?

[CoolHandLuke]

Pardon my profound ignorance, but won't changing wheel diameter change you speedo readings?

Yes, I had thought about that and then promptly forgotten.

I might actually bin the standard clocks and dials too...  Something to think about when I start work.

[Rocinante]

Pardon my profound ignorance, but won't changing wheel diameter change you speedo readings?

Yes, and it´s more correct now compared to the gps. So no need to do anything, just be aware.

[Rocinante]

Thanks for the updates :) Rocinante I will want to do a similar thing to yours ie shred as much weight as possible as my mate and I are planning a trip back home to australia around october this year...i was going to do it on my dr before the accident but now got hold of this tiger in very good condition overall etc and want to change her into a more realistic dual sport for the extended travel intended....

So would appreciate any help/pointers you can provide to achieve this either via forum or if you email me on tomdmx@ymail.com many thanks in advance !

I´ll be happy to, although there are mechanically more knowledgable people here than me. Maybe you could start a seperate thread, should be of some interest to the forum.

[Milton]

Would someone explain to me what the advantage a 21" wheel would give to a steamer?

Wouldn't this muck up its road worthiness by changing its steering geometry?

Thanks.

[Rocinante]

Would someone explain to me what the advantage a 21" wheel would give to a steamer?

Wouldn't this muck up its road worthiness by changing its steering geometry?

Short story:
More steady on uneven off the pavement surfaces, less steady and heavier steering on high speed pavement.

If you want it or not depends on your favorite road surface, in other words.

[tomski]

One thing I'm not clear on...where do you get the wheel then? Does it have to be a triumph thing or other makes will fit?

[CoolHandLuke]

Rebuild a second hand Tiger wheel.

[Rocinante]

Rebuild a second hand Tiger wheel.

That´s what I did. Then you replace the rim and spokes only. A Triumph dealer or spokes expert can help you get the right ones. Then read howto´s and watch youtube instruction videos until you´re ready. Never forget to work in tiny steps from early on.

[tomski]

Right so you obtain the rim and spokes separately then use the existing wheel innards (ie disc etc) right?

[Rocinante]

Right so you obtain the rim and spokes separately then use the existing wheel innards (ie disc etc) right?

Correct. Only extra you have to do is raise the fender. Get a proper replacement fender, for example the KTM LC4 I have which is very good looking on the Tiger.

[tomski]

Right, all makes sense now :) Just a thought if I have a spare dr 800 wheel, could I mod that?

[Rocinante]

Right, all makes sense now :) Just a thought if I have a spare dr 800 wheel, could I mod that?

Wouldn´t consider that. The bolt diameter may be different, the sideway offset too, and the brake disk mounts for sure are different.

Why not rebuild the wheel you have?

[tomski]

yep will do, thought i try:) so next q is where can i get rim and spokes...in the uk preferably...while i type this i will search the internet also...

[Rocinante]

I got it from my Norwegian dealer who got from somewhere in the uk. I could get the supplier name next time i'm there.

Or perhaps someone else knows...