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Rear-to-front wheel conversion

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Cafe-XV750, Nov 6, 2010.

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  1. bryan.mudryk

    bryan.mudryk Member

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    Sweet....thanks Proximal!
     
    bryan.mudryk, Nov 11, 2013
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    sybe Active Member

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    Can the average joe install the kit or do you need a machine shop?
     
    sybe, Jul 12, 2014
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    bryan.mudryk Member

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    Sybe you can do it yourself...I did it & just used 4" cutter to do it. I won't candy coat it...it does take some time...I didn't have the cash to go to a machinist. I'm really happy with the results, just take your time
     
    bryan.mudryk, Aug 7, 2014
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    Are these kits still available ?
     
    Voxboy, Feb 23, 2015
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    Are these kits still available ?
     
    Voxboy, Mar 10, 2015
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  6. Old_Ironsights

    Old_Ironsights Member

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    This is probably the coolest mod ever... If I could buy a completed wheel I'd be all over it...
     
    Old_Ironsights, Mar 14, 2015
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  7. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Personally, I think it makes the front of the bike look heavy and clunky. I prefer the 'skinny and light-weight front' look
     
    hogfiddles, Mar 14, 2015
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    FtUp Well-Known Member

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    I agree and can't understand why anyone would want to reduce their overall braking ability while increasing the unsprung weight just for looks.

    FU
     
    FtUp, Mar 14, 2015
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  9. Old_Ironsights

    Old_Ironsights Member

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    Well, my 81 has only one rotor anyway and I would think that the fatter/almost baloon would help to control the bike on less than well paved (sand/gravel) areas.
     
    Old_Ironsights, Mar 14, 2015
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  10. FtUp

    FtUp Well-Known Member

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    that may be, but you are still increasing your unsprung weight. that is never a good thing when it comes to handling.

    FU
     
    FtUp, Mar 15, 2015
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  11. MattiThundrrr

    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    I dunno, FU. That rear tire in your avatar looks like its got a beeeeg contact patch! Hows that for handling and unsprung weight? lol Does that bike actually exist? Been wondering that since I first joined!
     
    MattiThundrrr, Mar 15, 2015
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  12. FtUp

    FtUp Well-Known Member

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    it exists somewhere, but it's not mine. I found that pic online somewhere. it's a mini bike that looks to have go cart wheels on it.

    FU
     
    FtUp, Mar 16, 2015
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  13. sil80

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    Hi all,
    I've been trying to locate the OP of this thread to see if he still makes./ships the conversion kits. They look great and I was really hoping to throw that rear wheel on the front of my xv750!
     
    sil80, May 11, 2015
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  14. MattiThundrrr

    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    Cafe-XV750 hasn't visited the site since Mar 31/15. If you click the name next to their posts, a window pops up with their info, and you can click "Start a Conversation". If their inbox is not full, you can send a message directly to them. Who knows when they'll be here next, so good luck!
     
    MattiThundrrr, May 11, 2015
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  15. pikoloko

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    One of my favorites mods I've done on my 1981 xj650 ....very easy to install
     

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    pikoloko, Jun 12, 2015
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  16. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Personally I prefer the skinny front look
     
    hogfiddles, Jun 12, 2015
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    I want one of these kits. How do I order one?
     
    bigtoothsmith, Jul 16, 2015
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  18. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    See above
     
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  19. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    For future reference your best bet is to get a rear wheel and brake assembly and a spare front fork (including the triple tree) and axle (unless you want to leave your bike there for a while), then take them to your local machine shop so you can explain to them what you want to do.

    One thing that bears consideration is that the tire selection for a 16' wheel is very much less thant that for other sizes, so go tire shopping before you commit.
     
    k-moe, Jul 16, 2015
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    Aaron Ferguson, Jan 28, 2016
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