Just got motard rims... - Super Moto/Motards...

Scuf · 10-23-2006, 07:37 PM

Well I just got my motard rims and threw em on quick. I noticed some problems with em.

1. The dude gave me slicks, like racing slicks, they're dunlop somthing or other. How they gonna be for stunting?
2. Could I put my dirtbike 49 tooth sprocket on there instead of the 47?
3. *Big Issue* The chain seems to hit the tire. If i start the engine, the chain will definatly wooble and hit the rotating tire. What can I do to fix this, or did i do somthig wrong while installing?

FLaT TiRe · 10-23-2006, 11:06 PM

Is you chain an O-ring chain?

What size is your tire, A 160?

Is your bushing on the right side of the wheel?

B.M.W · 10-23-2006, 11:34 PM

you could of replaced your knobbies with street tires for about 200

motard = ripoff

crazytexan · 10-23-2006, 11:55 PM

I have seen chain guides that keep the chain away from the tire. It is basically a skateboard wheel bolted to the swingarm and guide the chain from the tire slightly. Go to supermotojunkie.com youll get more info on it.

Peeweesp · 10-24-2006, 03:18 AM

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motard = ripoff

depends how you look at it. to some it is worth every penny

FLaT TiRe · 10-24-2006, 11:18 AM

Tall street tires look like s@#!....

a motard set-up is worth every penny if you ride on the road....especially if you ride hard

Scuf · 10-24-2006, 08:11 PM

Ok I answered my question number 2, I put my 49 tooths sprocket on the motard tires. No difference besides the grease and sand. lol. And it looks sick, no freaking street tires on my dirtbike rims. Just the brakes are worth it..:YEAH

XR50R · 10-24-2006, 08:58 PM

I had the same problem with my 650R adn a 160 tire so I just switched to a 150 and it reduced the rubbing a lot or you could also dish the wheel by loosening the spokes on one side and tightening them on the other thereby moving the rim over a bit and also might want to go with a non O-ring chain they are a bit thinner

definitely check out supermotojunkie.com a lot of good info there

post up some pics when you get all together

Brett256 · 10-26-2006, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Scuf

Well I just got my motard rims and threw em on quick. I noticed some problems with em.

1. The dude gave me slicks, like racing slicks, they're dunlop somthing or other. How they gonna be for stunting?
2. Could I put my dirtbike 49 tooth sprocket on there instead of the 47?
3. *Big Issue* The chain seems to hit the tire. If i start the engine, the chain will definatly wooble and hit the rotating tire. What can I do to fix this, or did i do somthig wrong while installing?

Slicks all the way around will work fine but burnouts are a little more prone to hook with a slick on the rear and you can't back it in as easily. I try to run a pirelli supercorsa slick on the front and any sh!tty tire I can find on the rear.

MY chain rubs like crazy on a 160 rear... doesn't hurt anything though it will wear a small grove out on the tire eventually..no problem.

E-Loc540 · 02-18-2007, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by B.M.W

you could of replaced your knobbies with street tires for about 200

motard = ripoff

LOL? maybe more money but its pimp first off. adn you can do more with motard wheels than stock wheels with street rubber.

E-Loc540 · 02-18-2007, 02:03 AM

And for the 1st post....Slicks vs. standard streetbike tire. I had slicks on at first and since switched to an old D207 street tire. The slicks wear faster (racing compound=SOFT) The only difference I saw was the first couple wheelies with the D207 would spin compared to the slick, but once it warmed up it was fine. I was worried when I switched to the street tire that my back wheel would kick out while doing circles, but have had no problems there. Street or slick are the same the slick just wears out faster.

E-Loc540 · 02-18-2007, 02:11 AM

...and for the chain rubbing the tire. My tire hit my chain when I put my wheels on my YZ250F (160 tire on 4.25" rim). I put my bike on a stand with it running in 5th gear (had my bro hold the bike) I got a cinderblock and put in on the ground next to the tire and pushed the block into the side of the tire that was rubbing on the chain. It took only a couple minutes to wear the side of the tire down to clear the chain. It worked perfect with no special tools and the tire is perfectly 'cropped'. The side I cut down is the same side I ride circles on and I have no problems. If you attempt this I would watch the bike to make sure it doesnt over heat. May want to get a 3rd person to hold a leaf blower in front of the rads. or let it cool off in cycles till its good. It took me less than 5 minutes.........im goign to post this as a thread too.

10-23-2006, 07:37 PM	#1
Scuf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North Jersy Age: Bike: 2005 R6, 2004 crf 450r Gender: Male Posts: 21	Just got motard rims... Well I just got my motard rims and threw em on quick. I noticed some problems with em. 1. The dude gave me slicks, like racing slicks, they're dunlop somthing or other. How they gonna be for stunting? 2. Could I put my dirtbike 49 tooth sprocket on there instead of the 47? 3. Big Issue The chain seems to hit the tire. If i start the engine, the chain will definatly wooble and hit the rotating tire. What can I do to fix this, or did i do somthig wrong while installing?

10-23-2006, 11:06 PM	#2
FLaT TiRe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nottingham, Pa, Usa Age: Bike: kTm 525 sx supermoto, Gsxr 1000, Raptor 600r, Fiddy Gender: Male Posts: 5	Re: Just got motard rims... Is you chain an O-ring chain? What size is your tire, A 160? Is your bushing on the right side of the wheel?

10-23-2006, 11:34 PM	#3
B.M.W Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: connecticut Age: 31 Bike: CRF150F STUNT BIKE Gender: Male Posts: 239	Re: Just got motard rims... you could of replaced your knobbies with street tires for about 200 motard = ripoff

10-23-2006, 11:55 PM	#4
crazytexan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Longview, Texas Age: 21 Bike: 2005 kawasaki klx125l 1995 Kawasaki zx6r Gender: Male Posts: 569	Re: Just got motard rims... I have seen chain guides that keep the chain away from the tire. It is basically a skateboard wheel bolted to the swingarm and guide the chain from the tire slightly. Go to supermotojunkie.com youll get more info on it.

10-24-2006, 11:18 AM	#6
FLaT TiRe Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nottingham, Pa, Usa Age: Bike: kTm 525 sx supermoto, Gsxr 1000, Raptor 600r, Fiddy Gender: Male Posts: 5	Re: Just got motard rims... Tall street tires look like s@#!.... a motard set-up is worth every penny if you ride on the road....especially if you ride hard

10-24-2006, 08:11 PM	#7
Scuf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North Jersy Age: Bike: 2005 R6, 2004 crf 450r Gender: Male Posts: 21	Re: Just got motard rims... Ok I answered my question number 2, I put my 49 tooths sprocket on the motard tires. No difference besides the grease and sand. lol. And it looks sick, no freaking street tires on my dirtbike rims. Just the brakes are worth it..:YEAH

10-24-2006, 08:58 PM	#8
XR50R Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: palm beach co. Age: 34 Bike: XR50RR and my new (used) silver F4i Gender: Male Posts: 129	Re: Just got motard rims... I had the same problem with my 650R adn a 160 tire so I just switched to a 150 and it reduced the rubbing a lot or you could also dish the wheel by loosening the spokes on one side and tightening them on the other thereby moving the rim over a bit and also might want to go with a non O-ring chain they are a bit thinner definitely check out supermotojunkie.com a lot of good info there post up some pics when you get all together

02-18-2007, 02:03 AM	#11
E-Loc540 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Age: 27 Bike: 540Boyz-Motard YZ250F, Motocross CRF250 and KX125 Gender: Male Posts: 1,034	Re: Just got motard rims... And for the 1st post....Slicks vs. standard streetbike tire. I had slicks on at first and since switched to an old D207 street tire. The slicks wear faster (racing compound=SOFT) The only difference I saw was the first couple wheelies with the D207 would spin compared to the slick, but once it warmed up it was fine. I was worried when I switched to the street tire that my back wheel would kick out while doing circles, but have had no problems there. Street or slick are the same the slick just wears out faster.

02-18-2007, 02:11 AM	#12
E-Loc540 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Age: 27 Bike: 540Boyz-Motard YZ250F, Motocross CRF250 and KX125 Gender: Male Posts: 1,034	Re: Just got motard rims... ...and for the chain rubbing the tire. My tire hit my chain when I put my wheels on my YZ250F (160 tire on 4.25" rim). I put my bike on a stand with it running in 5th gear (had my bro hold the bike) I got a cinderblock and put in on the ground next to the tire and pushed the block into the side of the tire that was rubbing on the chain. It took only a couple minutes to wear the side of the tire down to clear the chain. It worked perfect with no special tools and the tire is perfectly 'cropped'. The side I cut down is the same side I ride circles on and I have no problems. If you attempt this I would watch the bike to make sure it doesnt over heat. May want to get a 3rd person to hold a leaf blower in front of the rads. or let it cool off in cycles till its good. It took me less than 5 minutes.........im goign to post this as a thread too.