Interesting discovery about using a spoked front wheel

[Red River Rider]

I jerry rigged a back and front end lift until my centerstand comes in and removed the back and front wheel. I have some spoked supermoto 17 inch rims that I used on my 450x for a few years and found that while the back doesn't match with the axle diameter, the front matches perfectly but I would need to relocate the brake caliper it seems and install some longer spacers. Posting on my mobile I'll add a pic in a few but this could be in option for people still looking into spoked wheels for the machine. I purchased these wheels from motoxindustries.

 

[Red River Rider]

Now that I think about it, the rear wheel could work too if I just replaced the wheel bearings inside the wheel but it does not have a cush drive. I don't see the point of mix matching cast with spoked, might seriously throw off the geometry but still a fun thought. I use my NC as a touring/ off road light adventure bike and I swapped the 450 back to being my main dual sport, hardcore trail bike.

Soft edit, don't freak out at the car jack and lil wooden stool. I have all the weight supported at the back by a lift and I have the bike tied down just in-case it tries to tip.

 

[TacomaJD]

What exactly would one gain by going to the same exact size wheel, but spoked?

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[Red River Rider]

What exactly would one gain by going to the same exact size wheel, but spoked?

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Not much gains honestly other than a slightly stronger wheel for off-roading. Could couple it with a tire that mimics a 19's diameter like some have done.

 

[Rapturee]

hmmm, that just looks weird. :{)

 

[Madison Sully]

Why would a spoked wheel be stronger? Steel rim?
Seems to me it would be weaker, and prone to out-of-round condition.

 

[GregC]

I don’t believe it’s strength, per se, but strength with the ability to flex better - an admirable quality if riding on uneven terrain. A solid casting won’t flex as much and can crack. The casting will be lighter and generally more stable at higher speed on a smooth surface, so generally better for street riding.


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