21inch front wheel

[handsomejackuk]

Hi,

has anyone succesfully converted supermoto to enduro with 21inch front, and rear to suit. what is involved ? what gearing do i need to run. was hoping to pick up a set of off road wheels, as all my mates are doing a bit of green laning.

Or i may put some chunkies on my road wheels any ideas


Al...

[handsomejackuk]

Hi,

Thanks all for your help !


Al...

[iceman]

Well,first you should have where you're located.I saw your post but my guess is you are not in North America.

If I thought you were I would have offered to sell you what you need as I have a spare set but would cost a whole LOT of $$$ to ship overseas.

Also if you search there are several post for what you are looking for,good luck.

[crashmctavish]

I converted from 21/ 18 to 17 front/ rear, so I have all the bits for your conversion.
Will swap you for your 17" front wheel.

[handsomejackuk]

Hi,

Thanks for the offer, what sort of money do you want for the two wheels ? do they come with disks ? can i use my original spindle ? Was looking to keep my supermoto wheels as well as wanted to convert to 21/18 for winter use, or bit of green laning....

Do you have any pics of wheels

Al.

[pantognoni]

Still have the 21/18 wheels from conversion?

[J-Ball]

I can't help with the wheel swapping but I do know that you'll have a hard time finding proper dirt tires in 17" size. It can and has been done. Some folks even run rear tires backwards on the front b/c there's more options available. I have a Skorpion Tour that I take on gravel roads so I did lots of research looking for a dual sport 17" tire set. Ended up going with an Anakee on the rear and a Distanzia on the front, both 17". I have had good reults all around and plan to run the same set up when they are gone. (possibly a Distanzia on the rear). Just have to stay away from mud!
I also have an XT with 21" / 18" set up for dirt. There is a big difference in how a 17" front handles off road situations than a 21". A 17 is short/wide and tends to "drift" in sand/loose dirt. Also the short wheel will dip into holes, trenches etc. A 21" goes over those holes. Also, it will dig into sand and give you traction. There's a reason why baja bikes have 21" wheels. Not saying you can't hit the .... .what's the expression "green laning" with a 17". Just get used to the feel of it. Also, the 21" will be slower turning on pavment, BUT can still carve a line with the best of them.

Good luck!