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407guy
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 06:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Trying to search and maybe I'm missing it (so sorry if there is a thread on this) but does anyone make wire rims that'll fit an XT?

Thanks for any info.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 06:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes: http://www.hillbilly-motors.com/html/wlport.html
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407guy
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 06:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks but they are not based in the USA are they...

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Nutsosane
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 06:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes, they are wildly expensive and you forego the ZTL braking system. That means you will have to source a hub that will fit the Buell axle or swap front ends. A 19" wheel would be nice but due to the aggressive geometry it ain't gonna fit. A 17" spoked wheel is of no more use off-road than a cast 17".
Again, yes I have seen them on a show bike(Buell Lightning) so it is possible, but... they are expensive and offer no performance advantage. You'd probably have better luck convincing Continental to manufacture a 120/70/17 knobby. Good luck with that too. NUTS
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Hughlysses
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 09:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The wire front wheel at Hillbilly Motors has a ZTL brake.

Lance- what's your interest in wire wheels? Since you've got an XT, I assumed it wasn't anything to do with off-road.
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Harley_jethro
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 09:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

contact Pete at Grandstand Designs
http://www.grandstanddesigns.com
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 10:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks but they are not based in the USA are they...


You gotta take 'em where you can get them.
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407guy
Posted on Saturday, March 14, 2009 - 05:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks everyone.

I just like the look of the wire wheels. And since my XT is strictly for on-road use I thought I'd look into them. However, it might be too rich for me at this time.
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Skinstains
Posted on Sunday, March 15, 2009 - 01:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wire spoked wheels are a huge asset to an off road bike. You can true them with a rock if need be. and can replace the rim only if need be when you get home.
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Ishai
Posted on Sunday, March 15, 2009 - 02:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just an idea - go to ADVrider and check an on going thread "Ask Woody Your Wheel Question"- as I understand it Woody is a top notch wheel builder who is not afraid to tackle any wheel configuration. Appears to be very good at what he does .
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407guy
Posted on Friday, March 20, 2009 - 05:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks Ishai for the tip.
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