tech day near st. paul, minnesota on saturday, april 26

[Richard Bessey]

All, Has anyone ever changed there rear rim to a different size? The reason I ask is because I keep looking at these tires: http://www.intercotire.com/site53.php (The one on the right) Its a TeraFlex tire and I was riding with someone that had this tire mounted on his DRZ. What an awesome off road tire. The rider described it as a tractor tire, excellent hookup and really made some tracks. Anyway, they only make that tire for 18 and 19 inch rims. Can anyone point me in the right direction as far as whats required to swap out the rim from a 17" to an 18" so I can mount this tire? Regards, Richard Bessey

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Richard Bessey wrote:

> > All, > Has anyone ever changed there rear rim to a different size? > The reason I ask is because I keep looking at these tires: > http://www.intercotire.com/site53.php > (The one on the right) Its a TeraFlex tire and I was riding with someone > that had this tire mounted on his DRZ. What an awesome off road tire. > The rider described it as a tractor tire, excellent hookup and really > made some tracks. Anyway, they only make that tire for 18 and 19 inch rims. > > Can anyone point me in the right direction as far as whats required to > swap out the rim from a 17" to an 18" so I can mount this tire? >

150x18 is a couple of sizes larger than the 5.10x17 or 130/80x17 that are typically fitted to the KLR. Some knobbies in stock sizes give clearance problems. I wonder if the big TerrorFlex will even fit. Something to check before going to the trouble and expense of a rim swap.

[pdstreeter@mmm.com]

Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you don't have work to do on your bike show up just to meet other dual sport riders. Starts at 10 AM. Send an email or PM for my address and/or directions. I've had about 20 KLR's in my driveway the last two years. Also, check out this group: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/TC_Dualsport/ Paul Streeter Shoreview, Minnesota