21 front wheel conversion
18 December 2008 - 6:42am
want to improve your riding and actually enjoy sand.
fitted my own 21" conversion kit on my 2006 R1200GS. i new it was going to make a difference but what an astronomical improvement.
better handling, on and off road. actually making sand a pleasure.
any interest, starting to market the kit.
18 December 2008 - 7:50am
#1
How about some pictures Nikki? To me, the one thing that spoils the look of the Adventure is that the front wheel looks too small for the big bike.
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18 December 2008 - 7:54am
#2
What rim did you use?
If had a 1200 and wanted to convert the front to 21" I would most definitely use the HP2 wheel... TUBELESS RULES! ;-)
Some pics would be nice :-)
18 December 2008 - 7:55am
#3
How about some more information like: cost, time, is it a D I Y? and so on.
BUT it sounds brilliant!
Ignore opinions, heed facts.
Feet on the pegs, always.
18 December 2008 - 9:08am
#4
I think an HP2 rim is used with the original GS hub Corne :)
18 December 2008 - 11:09am
#5
I explored this option some time ago.
I stopped however after inquiring from Atlantic Motorrad what the effect would be on the bikes warranty.
Response : Instantly nullified.
So the standard rim stays!!!!!
4 January 2009 - 8:57pm
#6
21" front conversion vs standard
21" front conversion vs standard 2
21 front wheel conversion
4 January 2009 - 9:05pm
#7
the rim is a hp2 rim, with hp2 spokes, laced on an original hub.
The kit consists of:
# hp2 rim
# hp2 spokes
# new brake lines
# new fork clamp
I use your original hub to lace onto, thus also using your abs ring and disks.
the conversion takes about 2 days. depending if you want the rim and hub poweder coated or anodized, this takes longer.
but the actual taking apart and re building can be done in two days.
cost wise your looking at R15000.
will have my bike at nelsons creek, wanting to organize a demo track so any one interested can try it out.
12 November 2015 - 9:23pm
#8
Where do you get the new fork clamp from Niklaus? Wunderlich?
...and what about 21" tyres, I don't see any available for the weight and speed rating that the 1200 requires?
Last question, do you think this conversion will be possible on the new 1200 GSW (or as some call it the LC)?
Cheers,
Alf
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