Peep this my XJ brothers, rear rim on the front.

[XVFinishes]

Peep this my XJ brothers, rear rim on the front.

Now since the Virago n Maxim share front ends..........
[my 82 Vgo has a 83 MKM front end on it.]

Some of you may find this a trip too.

I hope he builds the dual disc version.
Why I got MKM stuff on my Vgo, to drop the single disc brake.

i23.photobucket.com/al...ter-rh.jpg

viragotechforum.com/ph...p;start=40


Vgo= Virago
MKM= Midnight Maxim

[streetbrawler750]

That is awesome I am wanting it bad!

[schooter]

whats the benefit?

[danno]

schooter wrote:

whats the benefit?

To make people ask why. If that is a 16" rim,I am guessing a big fat sneaker will be hugging this wheel,and it I bet it will look awesome! Likely the handling will suffer ( not much ),but the cool factor could be through the roof. Pity the fool that doesn't update us on his progress!

[Hillsy]

schooter wrote:

whats the benefit?

Form over function. The flat-tracker look.

[MaximumX]

I went a different route to fit my 16" sneaker and it's perfectly functional as well as having "form". Even has dual rotors...

[dakine_surf]

Yeah I have seen this done on the virago Zero Tribute bike. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I thought it is actually 18in front and rear wheels... very cool indeed. Handling might suffer a little, but it looks great. I would love to do this if it could be done to a 750 seca. Anyone know if it is possible?

[dfknoll]

That looks big and nasty! I love it. lol

[vintagerice]

I am with schoot.. The reason for this is why???

Rob

[dakine_surf]

vintagerice wrote:

I am with schoot.. The reason for this is why???

Purely aesthetics... some don't like the look, but i personally love the look of the same tire front and rear. Especially when the front is lowered just a bit.

But then again, it does slow you down in the corners, and the big front wheel can be felt around town a bit more.

I would love to see someone do it with the dual front disks on a seca.

[the_namdeeW]

Awesome!

[bigfitz52]

does the term "unsprung weight" mean anything to you?

There is a REASON bikes don't come with huge heavy front wheels.

[streetbrawler750]

My 650 v star came with a 130 /90 16 front wheel


check some of these bikes out-

www.exilecycles.com/in...?section=1

[seaguy]

I was waiting for someone to mention EXILE CYCLES. I think he revived the phat front from the 50's.

[streetbrawler750]

I think they are great, but I know it is not a taste that all enjoy.