What he said...kommando said:What would be useful is a WM3 or 4 on the rear so the rim fits Avons recommended width of rim as WM2 is not included but I fit them to WM2 anyway as most do.
jaguar said:Would you go wider on the front wheel too?
Your wheels do look good (the whole bike does). Bridgestone BT-45's and Continental Classic Attack's come in 100/90-19 front and 110/90-18 rear sizes as well. I have good experience with BT-45's on two different bikes, but I'm very curious about the radial construction Conti's. I googled for reviews on them and did find some favorable ones from some BMW airhead riders. My plan is to lace up a new front wheel this winter, and I'm really leaning toward putting a Conti on it.Fast Eddie said:It pretty much depends on your tyre choice...
I use Avon Roadriders. 100/90/19 front and 110/90/18 rear. The correct rim width for both is 2.50" (but there is a min / max range of widths that are OK according to Avon). Beauty is in the eye of the beholder of course, but to my eye, the 100 / 110 combo looks great, not 'chopper-ish' but nice and purposeful looking. The handling and ride is fantastic.
jaguar said:I have run the Avons on a few other bikes and would defiantly be using them on the Commando.
So now onto choices of alloy wheels.
What have you guys used?
comnoz said:swooshdave said:comnoz said:
What is the weight difference between the stock steel rims and the Excels? Buchanans makes it sound like there isn't much.
No there isn't a big difference between an Excel and a stock steel. You will notice a difference when you change however. They do make the bike feel lighter. The Excels are about bulletproof.
I will not use the lightweight aluminum wheels anymore [Sun] after jerking the spokes out of one on a rough section of track at PPIR. One time is once too many.
Now if you want a night and day difference try replacing an old pair of SR500 mag wheels with spoke wheels from a TT500. You wouldn't think it was the same bike. It almost transforms them into a decent handling motorcycle. Jim
jaguar said:I know the hot set up for a CB750 is 18/18, thought the same might hold true for the Nortons.
Not looking for a restoration of keeping it stock.
I want to do meaningful changes that improve how the bike performs.
Buccannons is a name I know, anyone else more "budget" friendly or is it better to just bite the bullet?