Tyinthesky Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hi All, My project is nearly done but man.... does the little 125 back wheel look a bit 'Jedward'. Theres a decent size spacer in there....can I drop in a 'Hassellhoff' 250 wheel or is that the same size....how about a rip buff and reem 'Peter Andre' off a 600? (I'm resigned to not being able to have a 'Vin diesel' whatsoever). I realise how gay the above sounds, but hell with it, its the new millenium!! lol Heres my blacked out Dragstar, little bit to go (Carbon wrap on mudguards, rear light, tax and mot ought to be done really I guess) Oh, one last question, whats your opinion for LED kits, do I deserve a kicking for even asking, are they for 16 year old Moped jeans down your arse types or can I get one please!! haha.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyinthesky Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Oh yeah, the missus has seen the spray on the decking and I did get in trouble. (no, I didn't spray outdoors, took it apart and did it in my shed (which, I know, needs a coat of creosote) just touched up underside oops). :*checks hands for hair I'm talking to myself*: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 you have done a good job there m8 looks mint as to a bigger back wheel/tire yeah there is a spacer but there is only about half an inch either side of the swingarm (where it goes in to the frame) its a weird shape and you might struggle to fit a bigger tire/wheel......then there is the chain to think about will it line up properly? it needs to be spot on straight otherwise bad things will happen. but have you considered changing the seat? i dont know if you have noticed but its huge! and makes the back wheel look small. if you replace with a smaller one it will make the back wheel look bigger. juts take the seat off and have a look from the back, you will see what i mean. plus its a cheaper option. i looked into it a few years ago and it would of cost me £200 to get a bigger back wheel on and sorted, but it meant bending the swingarm out to make it wider and putting new sprockets on. ohh just thought you could get away with it if you extended the swingarm..? just means you would have to buy 2 chains and put extra links on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyinthesky Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Cheers Paul, Sounds like way too much grief on the back wheel then, but good idea about the seat it would slim the profile of the middle of the bike and stop the wheel looking as narrow. I will look into that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 oh and look into some smaller shocks to lower that back end! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growls Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 seek advice for some who knows what they are talking about but you may also be able to fit a slightly wider tire to go with the smaller seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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