Extra set of wheels
 

Hi, I want to buy an extra set of wheels for my Tenere (just for use off-road), and I am looking for advice for rims, spokes and hubs.

Saludos ;-)

Jan

PS. Sorry for my bad english...

I might be worng, but Jmo might have a spare set of originals since she fitted some fancy blue rims on her Tenere, I know she put some stuff up for sale but its worth checking if she still has those rims. Send her a pm.

good luck.

Thanks so much for your info; I will do it ;-)

Gracias

Jan

Nope, they've gone to a new home.... sadly not mine!

What a pity!!!

So again, Anybody has some advice for my wheels?

Hi I did some research into this a while ago, it's not cheap..
A set of wheels from Yamaha was quoted at �740 inc vat but not including bearing discs etc Bearings �20ea, Discs Front �140 & rear �90 i'd probably just swap the sprocket over to save cost.

The other (cheaper?) option is to get a set built I approched Talon who pointed me toward Central Wheel components. I talked to them at the uk Dirtbike show and they said they could build a set for about �500 if I supplied the hubs which are rear �135 + vat & front �128 + vat from yamaha. A cush drive is about �25 + bearings & discs etc.

Hope this helps!
Gory

I spoke to Talon Engineering on the phone today as I'm looking to get a spare set of wheels but an 18" rear. I was told that the rear is available at �400.0 +vat, but they don't have a spec for a direct replacement for the front yet, as JMo used KTM forks on her rally bike build.

I'm not going to be changing forks, but Talon did say that if I send my front wheel to them, they will size it up and see if they can replicate it. Top of the to do list now.

Gory, is not cheap, but is cheaper than an Akra exhaust and provide much better results off-road. Of course I would prefer to be cheaper, but who said that life is affordable?

Anyway your info is very heplful, I had also think not to have duplicated bearing discs, because they would have to adapt to the pads, and maybe is not a good deal.

Grayspeed, I really prefer to maintain 17", because I really don't know how the 18" would affect to the bike driving.

Thanks again for your support

Aside from the costs of the wheel, you are going to have to be carefull when swapping them. Unless you move your rear sprocket you are also looking at a chain and front sprocket set too, and you'll need a second det of brake pads (I would advise some off-road compound - it's much better than the stock stuff, and a bit cheaper too).

You'll realy need to get rid of those footpegs too - they have no controll or grip in the muck. You can get a cheap pair from ebay for around �25 delivered, although they aren't the best quality, but they are very good value for money.

Hand guards ? do you have them ? if not you are going to be looking for some spare leavers, or some pivot levers ( www.racefx.co.uk).

On balance, for off road riding, why not just add a few more quid and pick up a rough 250/400 bike to ride the trails!

The other option is to invest in a tyre changing station at about �500, and swap the tyres as you like!

I have a new footpegs on my shopping list.

About the handguards I have these...

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You can see that they are not leaver protector, so maybe it could be a good idea to have pivot levers. I have thougt it already, but you know that world can't be conquer in one day, jejeje.

Your idea about a more off-ride bike is really good, but from long time ago I love my XT, my Superteneres and now my Tenere, and I don't want to cheat them with anyone ;-). I really love the "trail concept"

Thanks so much for your great ideas!!!