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?

FLaT TiRe

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

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

motard = ripoff

crazytexan

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

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

FLaT TiRe

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

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

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

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

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

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

...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.