cafe wheel choices

billyfrank · Posted: August 8, 2007, 8:58 pm Post subject: cafe wheel choices

Hi there,
I was curious as to what size rims people are using on their cafe projects?
I was thinking about lacing up a 18 inch rear rim to my front hub to run 18's front and rear. Alloy front and rear with powder coated rims and hubs(black).
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Billy

INXS650 · 650Rider Supporter Joined: Mar 22, 2007 Posts: 645

That would be a great idea. I was told most people stay with the 19" front, and omars has a kit you can put a 19" front on the rear. either way would be a great way to go. Would give you a good balanced bike.

xs1961 · Posted: August 9, 2007, 3:15 pm Post subject: Re: cafe wheel choices

Up front Ive got an 18" rear rim laced to an XS1 front drumbrake/hub.
It hasnt affected handling or the speedo accuracy. It give you a wider choice of tyres too!

billyfrank · Posted: August 9, 2007, 7:55 pm Post subject: Re: cafe wheel choices

Thanks guys,
Appreciate the input. It will be 18's front and rear then, using the stock front disk and hub. Now I just need to find a second alloy wheel.
Anyone know stock rim widths/
Thanks,
Billy

Cafe_Shop · Posted: August 10, 2007, 2:35 am Post subject: Re: cafe wheel choices

If you are looking for a stock (flanged) rear 18" alloy rim I have an extra if your interested. Stock rear rims are 2.15" wide, stock fronts are 1.85" wide.

billyfrank · Posted: August 10, 2007, 3:26 am Post subject: Re: cafe wheel choices

I would be interested Cafe.
E-mail me with a price.
haas.william @ gmail.com

Thanks,
Billy

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