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  • #1

    17" rear wheel convert?

    I have a 79 xs11 special. Only reason I would want a 17" rear is because more tire options. I found a 17" rim on ebay listed as 78 xs1100. Is this a bolt right on deal? If not, please advise. If too much trouble, I most likely won't do it.

    What about tire size? If rim is an easy task, can I do the 130/80 instead of a 130/90?

    Thanks!

    edit,.....also found one for a 79 xs11. Seems to be same exact rim
    Last edited by mrhammer2u; 09-08-2014, 02:53 PM.
    Rob - 79 SF
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  • #2
    U got a lot of projects going on lately, lol.
    1979 XS1100F
    2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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    • #3
      There are fewer tire options with the 17" rim. Don't know what you have been looking at.
      Nathan
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      1978 XS1100E
      K&N Filter
      #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
      OEM Exhaust
      ATK Fork Brace
      LED Dash lights
      Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
      Green Monster Coils
      SS Brake Lines
      Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

      In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

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      • #4
        Mr. Hammer,

        The 17" wheel will give you fewer tire options, not more. Look up 130/90-16 or MT90 vs. 130/90-17.

        I am not sure about the 130/80-17 on the XS11 wheel. The 17" XS11 wheel is a bit narrow, certainly narrower than the 16" wheel. I have to defer to a knowledgeable expert on that one. I wouldn't put the lower profile tire on that wheel without approval of a reliable expert.

        A 17" wheel from a 1978 XS Eleven is not recommended for tubeless tires. Some will say it's OK, but the later model wheels are embossed or stamped TUBELESS. An earlier wheel is not identical to the later one and I'll leave it at that.

        The 130/80-17 you see on the Triumph Bonneville or Moto Guzzi V7 goes on a wide rim.
        Last edited by jetmechmarty; 09-08-2014, 03:34 PM.
        Marty (in Mississippi)
        XS1100SG
        XS650SK
        XS650SH
        XS650G
        XS6502F
        XS650E

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        • #5
          One more thing.




          The XS750 Special had a 17 inch rear wheel. Which one looks better? Seriously!
          Marty (in Mississippi)
          XS1100SG
          XS650SK
          XS650SH
          XS650G
          XS6502F
          XS650E

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          • #6
            The 17" looks better. Seriously
            XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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            • #7
              I did the same thing on the 1980 Mongrel I used to have. You have to get the caliper bracket and the right side wheel spacers from the Standard model too. I thought it was worth doing but when I sold the bike, the guy wanted it back to the 16" rear for easy to find tires.

              Anyway it dropped the engine speed about 800 RPM at freeway speed. This was just enough to put it in the sweet-spot for vibration reduction. I found the bike to be less tiring to ride with the larger rear tire. About the cost, I had all the parts on hand so it only cost me a tire that I needed anyway.

              Geezer
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              • #8
                Originally posted by James England View Post
                The 17" looks better. Seriously
                Maybe that's why you didn't get the hot rod looking Specials on your side of the pond. It certainly isn't something to be argued. You either like it one way, or the other.
                Marty (in Mississippi)
                XS1100SG
                XS650SK
                XS650SH
                XS650G
                XS6502F
                XS650E

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                • #9
                  Definitely. We don't get a lot of the US type models here and never did with the XS1100. One or two came over but they weren't popular and they don't sell here for anything like as much as the 'standard' euro model with 17" rear wheel. Funnily enough, tyre choice here is not really restricted. We still have several to choose from, so the wheel size isn't an issue at all. As Geezer pointed out, the larger wheel alters things in mor than just a visual or stylistic way. The XS1100 was marketed here as a mile-eating steed which could be ridden all day, comfortably, so we never were offered the hot rod type look as I doubt very much whether any would have actually sold since they are undoubtedly not designed with 500 mile non-stop runs in mind. Efficiency sacrificed to looks, as it were. Like you say though, one either likes it or doesn't. I'm fixated on the euro models....surprise surprise
                  Last edited by James England; 09-08-2014, 04:02 PM.
                  XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
                    U got a lot of projects going on lately, lol.
                    I'm a noob and very anxious to get her on the road!! Knocking them out tho thanks to help from you guys!
                    Rob - 79 SF

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                      There are fewer tire options with the 17" rim. Don't know what you have been looking at.
                      Dual sport

                      I love the meaty tread pattern. Only 1 tire keeps coming up in dual sport 16" which I don't like.
                      Rob - 79 SF

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                      • #12
                        Jet,
                        Thanks for the side by side. I DEF like the 16" rim with beefier tire better.

                        You just saved me some drama, thanks!
                        Rob - 79 SF

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                        • #13
                          Mr. Hammer,

                          Here's another wrench for me to drop in your cogs.



                          This bike has been converted to 17" rim and wears the tire you like.




                          I think this guy nailed it!
                          Marty (in Mississippi)
                          XS1100SG
                          XS650SK
                          XS650SH
                          XS650G
                          XS6502F
                          XS650E

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                          • #14
                            http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42715
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                            '78E original owner - resto project
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                            • #15
                              Marty,

                              They put the fender on the wrong end of the bike..!!!
                              1980G Standard, Restored
                              Kerker 4 - 1
                              850 Rear End Mod
                              2-21 Flashing LED Arrays on either side of license plate for Brake Light Assist, 1100 Lumen Cree Aux Lights,
                              Progressive springs, Showa rear shocks
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                              Stock Exhaust, New Handlebars, 1" Spacer in Fork Springs, Automatic CCT, Showa Rear Shocks
                              '82 XJ1100 (Sold)
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