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Old Scratcher

I haven't had the dreaded broke spoke syndrome (yet), but I'm getting quite a few flat spots on my rims, from all the scrub-bashing I've done.
It's not affecting the balance, or the handling, & I wouldn't normally do anything about it.
But I want to upgrade the brakes, to cope with the 904 kit, & I don't want to put flash new Berringers on bashed up old rims.

So what are my options when it comes to aftermarket rims?
I suppose I could use anything that fits a Bonnie, but I'd like it to be tough enough to handle the rough stuff (tougher than the stockers anyway)
Though I'm thinking of fitting Metzler Karroo's to my old rims, & using them for my off-road adventures, which will allow me to save the good rims for the tar.
So does anybody have any suggestions (or prior experience) as to the best rims available (& the cheapest place to buy them)
Thanks
Scratch

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johnyC

Scratch,

I changed my old scrambler's wheel rims soon after I got the bike, put a Tiger front and Thruxton rear on. Rebuilt the wheels myself then rode the bike 13,000 miles before I sold it. I liked the Behr rims because the anodized finish is so tough, the front rim had survived five Scottish winters before I put it on. But I had to buy the Thruxton rim as a Triumph spare part, cost me £250 (you can buy a PAIR of plain alloy rims for that) here's the old thread:

http://www.triumphrat.net/bonnie-own...ghlight=wheels

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Orpheus

johnyC, so it was a Tiger hub up front? 19x2.5" rim? Could you have run a dual-disc setup in front? I was just looking into getting a Tiger wheel for a similar purpose.

johnyC

Orpheus,

I didn't use the Tiger hub, only the rim which I laced to the Scrambler hub. There's a picture in the linked thread in the post, but here's another to avoid confusion:



ps. Orpheus, just had a thought. Maybe the confusion arises from different interpretations of some common words on either side of the pond. For example, the diners across the ROAD from the bike are dining on the PAVEMENT, as I see it. You might say the diners across the pavement are dining on the sidewalk? Anyhow, when I said 'rim' I meant the metal hoop part only.

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Orpheus

Nope, no word confusion. I just plain misread your post!

bendavanza

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rmak

Hi Scratch! Can't help you with heavy duty wheels, but maybe I can help you with the street pair. I've been checking out Triumph Performance USA who offer black aluminum rims for the back and will swap your rim for a steel front black rim. You have to get the wheel laced, but you already have black hubs. Black wheels are pretty sharp and the aluminum will reduce weight a little. With the dollar value down, it might be priced good for you. (triumphperformanceusa.com)

tonupguy

Hey Scratch, all the dirty types that I know swear by, not at, Excel rims. Multi coloured very good quality, but pricey. Still you can't take it with you eh!

CommandoRdster

Scratch,when the time comes I'll be lacing on some Excel shouldered rims,the ones that mimic the classic Akronts.Not only do they have the right look,but they are about as close to indestructible as a laced wheel can be(at least within the parameters the seeming shortcomings our hub design will allow).I have run these on a couple of my vintage MX bikes,and I have been very impressed with their durability. I'm going to go with an 18" rear,mainly because of the greater available tire choices,but also because I think the 17 incher makes the back of the bike look a bit porky.

I think you can even get the standard,non shouldered,Excels in blue.You could match your tank!


Cheers!
Bruce

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Old Scratcher

Thanks for the input everyone.
Those Excel's look like they'd be up to the task.
& yes Bruce, I will be going for the blue ones (nothing wrong with a little colour coordination)
Though once I get them, & a full Berringer brake system, I'm going to have spent more money on my bike than I did buying it!
Which is a bit of a worry.
But I'm going to have a valuable, individualised machine, which should be a lot more durable (& rideable) than the stocker.
& as has been previously mentioned.
You can't take your money with you when you die, so I'd best spend it now.

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