Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Tyres => Topic started by: tonkie on October 12, 2024, 07:47:05

Title: Wheel Size
Post by: tonkie on October 12, 2024, 07:47:05

Hi
I recently got myself a basket case Suzuki A50 and I’m slowly going through it, the spokes need relacing and the rear rim could do with replacing, I have a new 1.40x17, but the rim on it now is 1.20x17, would there be any problems replacing it with the 1.40? I will be renewing the tyres.

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Wheel Size
Post by: nigel s on October 13, 2024, 17:49:34

Hi tonkie,
Assuming you have chain/ mudguard/ whatever?  clearance I can't see any problems, best to check with the original still in place. It may steer a little slower , but considering the fly like reaction of the std bike that may well be a bonus :thumb:

Title: Re: Wheel Size
Post by: tonkie on October 16, 2024, 15:39:57

Thanks Nigel
Can’t test as it’s stripped down to just the frame, but like you said, can’t see why not.
Won’t know for sure for a while, as this restore is my first, me think it’s going to be a loooooong road  :shock:

Title: Re: Wheel Size
Post by: nigel s on October 16, 2024, 17:05:53

If the rear sprocket is still mounted to the wheel , a flat edge laid across running past the rim/tyre may give a clue to chain clearance, that will be the main/closest one  :thumb: