Alu rim

Egholt · Nov 23, 2014

Im restoring a 1974 Commando 850 , and Im need new rims .

What is the best looking Alu rim for Commando ?
Who sell the correct rims and spokes for Norton hubs ? ( In Europe )
Will go for 19" VM2 front and 18" VM3 rear .

Or 18" VM2 front and rear ?
Would like to lower the bike a bit .

Michael from Denmark

B+Bogus · Nov 24, 2014

Going for a wider 18" rear rim seems to be a popular thing to do.

RGM are great to deal with and should be able to help out whichever combination you want to go with:

http://www.rgmnorton.co.uk/dept/spokes-rims_d01153.htm

Hobot · Nov 24, 2014

just know that exeles are as common as navels and built extra robust so not much mass saving over steel so what ever size seek a lightrt one as likely will have pointed out new offerings last few years. Flat track supply might have better rims to check.

Egholt · Nov 24, 2014

I like the set-up from Cnw .

http://coloradonortonworks.com/part-cat ... /#post-297

Front rim WM3 (2.15) - 19" , tire 100/90 .
Rear rim WM4 (2.50) - 18" , tire 120/90 .

Will the tire size create clearance problem with the rear chain , and front fender ?

Michael

B+Bogus · Nov 24, 2014

Egholt said:
I like the set-up from Cnw .

http://coloradonortonworks.com/part-cat ... /#post-297

Front rim WM3 (2.15) - 19" , tire 100/90 .
Rear rim WM4 (2.50) - 18" , tire 120/90 .

Will the tire size create clearance problem with the rear chain , and front fender ?

Michael

The only issue would be the clearance with the chainguard which may require trimming , but the chain itself shouldn't be an issue.

auldblue · Nov 24, 2014

I like Morad rims rear 1.85 x 19 with 100/90.

J

RoadScholar · Nov 24, 2014

SRM (England) offers Dunlop style rims in stainless steel, stainless spokes as well. I laced a set onto my '79 Triumph and have a set ready for my Mk3, they true up quickly, but have the classic hump at the weld.

Bill.

gripper · Nov 24, 2014

You can change the width of the rim till the cows come home and it won't make any difference to the tread profile. I've measured similar tyres on different rims and there's no difference between WM 2 and WM 3 at the tyre.

Hobot · Nov 24, 2014

That is my finding too that its better to go with lighter/narrower rim than extra metal of unsprung spinning flywheel effect. Tires weigh more than alloy rims though, not counting spokes and hub. MIght look into the necked down slightly lighter spoke options too. Unless risking traction on power take offs, far over turn leans or braking panics, fit smallest/lightest tires for ballerina like feel with less mileage life but more ease in fun riding life.

lcrken · Nov 24, 2014

Here's a novel concept. How about just using the rim width suggested by the tire manufacturer, or at least one within his suggested range? An innocent like me just accepts that the manufacturer has more technical expertise in this area than most of us.

Ken

Hobot · Nov 24, 2014

Aw Ken you know as much as anyone sticking to stock is a drag.

dave M · Nov 24, 2014

Forum member Madass manufactures and sells alloy rim and spoke sets, the price is very competitive and I am delighted with the quality of the parts supplied.

auldblue · Nov 24, 2014

dave M said:
Forum member Madass manufactures and sells alloy rim and spoke sets, the price is very competitive and I am delighted with the quality of the parts supplied.

I know madass does good stuff ,I fancy a front brake cylinder from him. But I just fancied rims stamped Akront, sad but true!

J

Fullauto · Nov 24, 2014

lcrken said:
Here's a novel concept. How about just using the rim width suggested by the tire manufacturer, or at least one within his suggested range? An innocent like me just accepts that the manufacturer has more technical expertise in this area than most of us.

Ken

Morad 2.5 inch x 19 rear. Morad 2.5 inch x 19 front.

Avon Roadrider 100/90 -19 x 2.

Rim widths as recommended by Avon.

The only issue is clearance with the front guard mounting bolts. Switch to stainless button headed cap screws.

Voila. Beautiful light steering. No handling issues.

SteveBorland · Nov 25, 2014

Since the original poster lives in Denmark, it will be rather expensive to buy rims & spokes from outside the EU - the customers duty & vat will add on about 30% extra to the cost and p&p :-(

I bought shouldered alloy rims from CWC in the UK, and I would not use them again. Both rims have wobbles where they are welded together (way more than any other rim I have used) and the front rim was not marked to show the disk side (which caused some confusion).

I mentioned this to CWC, but never received a reply, so they don't seem terribly concerned. Pity, they do have a good web site and were quite helpful when ordering.

/Steve in Dopenhagen

dave M · Nov 25, 2014

The Madass rims and spokes are a lot cheaper than other sources I have checked, therefore it may still be worth any import and freight charges. Although I think I am probably Madass' nearest neighbour I have no connection to him other than as a satisfied customer.

marinatlas · Nov 25, 2014

Hi , is there someone who knows the website of Madass (Don Pender) as he does not trade anymore with the evil bay....?

olChris · Nov 25, 2014

memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=3925

Just PM im....

dave M · Nov 25, 2014

The Madass site is 'www.tritonmotorcycleparts.com'

marinatlas · Nov 25, 2014

Thanks Dave, beautifull items...........!

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