I'm doing mine 18" on both ends, but for now I'm collecting parts like this really bitchin' Radian swingarm I got from this guy in Kansas.I was thinkin the same thing.I finished the other hub today now for the rim size. 19" front 18" rear or 19" all around?? I`ve never seen a 400x19 Dunlop K70. only 400x18. I guess I better check the clearance on the main mono shock loop? I`m only going to lace these wheels once!
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I would go 18 / 18 as my Welsh Flat Tracker is.
The stance is better than when using differing sizes; unless you jack up the rear end.
The stance is better than when using differing sizes; unless you jack up the rear end.
I found many wheel hubs to be a little bit funny...
3.25x19
3.50x19
3.50x19
Please. Before you get any ideas about me... Put "elbow grease" into a Google search. It's the first hit. I thought it an entertaining response.I was thinkin the same thing.
https://www.google.com/search?q=elb...BrwGIAasGkgEDMC42mAEAoAEBsAEK&sclient=gws-wiz
It's the first I heard of it. Honest!
Whatever makes you feel better about yourself Marty.Please. Before you get any ideas about me... Put "elbow grease" into a Google search. It's the first hit. I thought it an entertaining response.
https://www.google.com/search?q=elb...BrwGIAasGkgEDMC42mAEAoAEBsAEK&sclient=gws-wiz
It's the first I heard of it. Honest!
That's pretty much the look I'm going with. I'll be using a drum on the rear and stock forks though. What shocks/springs are you running and how do you like them? And while I'm at it, Happy New Year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR ! @46th Georgia
I did respond to your PM on the 15th of December regarding shocks etc.....
Below in case you didn't get it?
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Yeah, now I remember. I'm suffering from the dreaded disease, CRS, Can't Remember Stuff. Sorry to trouble you, thank you and have a great 2023.HAPPY NEW YEAR ! @46th Georgia
I did respond to your PM on the 15th of December regarding shocks etc.....
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Front and rear spoke wheels laced and new Dunlop K70`s mounted. Front is ready to install. The 18" rear still needs a conversion kit. A 3"X5 1/2" aluminum round bar stock is $92.00 including cutting fee and tax. A 3"X4" is $49.00 with cutting fee and tax. 3 decent 20mm bearings,$41 including tax. Seals, $12.00. Stainless HDW $36.00. 2 20mm outer and 1 inner axle spacers $39.00. Comes to $269.00 not including any shipping. My labor always seams to be worth nothing so I`ll save a little money there.
not including any shipping. My labor always seams to be worth nothing so I`ll save a little money there.
Well, we luv ya buddy... so there is that...My labor always seams to be worth nothing so I`ll save a little money there.
... now get back to work. It ain't gonna finish itself.
Burned out on lathe work in only one day.
Much easier to transfer the brake rotors from the penstar`s and install the front wheel. Back on the rear wheel tomorrow.
(maybe)
Much easier to transfer the brake rotors from the penstar`s and install the front wheel. Back on the rear wheel tomorrow. (maybe)
I`ve been going to change these highly unacceptable brass spacers for the last 5 years and today was the day. I`ve decided this is the XS650 I`m going to keep and I`m finishing up some forgotten details.
ShortTrack
XS650 Member
Super clean work!FINISHED! Well for the moment anyway.
Vape instructions stress the use of a "Good Ground". This thing is grounded more than I was in the 8th grade.
Need to free up that lift for the Cushman.
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ShortTrack
XS650 Member
Bob this is Dean from FB. I've been going back and forth with you about your last tracker. I joined the XS650 forum as "Short Track". Would like your phone number or email if possible. Lots of questions about the bike. If you could respond on here or FB i'd really appreciate it! Thanks!FINISHED! Well for the moment anyway.
Vape instructions stress the use of a "Good Ground". This thing is grounded more than I was in the 8th grade.
Need to free up that lift for the Cushman.
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Hi Dean and welcome to the forum. I`ve started making some much needed changes to the last tracker. 1st change was the removal of the dual disc and fork assy. and replace it with a single disc set up with Cheney fork trees and a 19" knock off wheel and Vee Rubber tire. Fork legs have a 1" lowering slug and Progressive springs and emulators. After spending a day drilling stainless mounting bolts and making spacers for the Bates style headlight, I stood back and looked at it and decided to shit can this idea and go with my old #9 number plate with LED light bar and turn signals. Some wiring changes had to be made and I still have to make plates for the fork stops to contact. Next will be the removal of the rear swingarm assy and replace the arm, wheel, tire and brakes with a 19" knock off quick change wheel and modified Radian swingarm.
ShortTrack
XS650 Member
Those pipes look sic!
