Thinking about an airhead scrambler... - Page 2

Rob Farmer · 04-08-2010, 02:41 PM

You could put an 1100 rear end in your Mono frame -- Have a look here Chris Emmersons bike

Rapid Dog · 04-08-2010, 03:44 PM

But that's a paralever, not a monolever (R80G/S).
The paralever R100GS already has crosspokes...

mnsty · 04-08-2010, 09:11 PM

I built this out of a 82 RS

http://munsty.smugmug.com/Motorcycle...57592743_nSavC

Wirespokes · 04-08-2010, 10:25 PM

I wouldn't go to the cross-spoke wheels if I had a monolever. I'd lace in some Accel rims instead - supposed to be some of the most rugged rims you can get. I heard a story of a group of guys all hitting the same obstacle in Mexico and the two without bent rims rode on Accels.

Those cross-spoke rims are strong, but they've got their limits. If they bend, you're in deep doodoo, but regular rims can be repaired much more easily. Also, those cross spoke wheels are lots heavier than any others. They certainly look cool, and I like them, but they're not necessarily the absolute best.

Ever notice how many guys laced 'normal' rims to their cross-spoke hubs?

Bigger Al · 04-09-2010, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnsty

I built this out of a 82 RS

http://munsty.smugmug.com/Motorcycle...57592743_nSavC

That bike always makes me weak in the knees.

Rapid Dog · 04-09-2010, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wirespokes

I wouldn't go to the cross-spoke wheels ...

Hmmm....good thought, my only interest is using modern tubeless rubber.
I guess that's possible with just lacing up Accels...yes?

Wirespokes · 04-09-2010, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rapid Dog

Hmmm....good thought, my only interest is using modern tubeless rubber.
I guess that's possible with just lacing up Accels...yes?

I've heard of guys gluing the spoke nipples (the tire side) with silicon sealer and then running tubeless. I've never tried it, but I have run tubeless tires on the snowflakes which are technically tube type, with no problems.

Any wires except for the bmw cross spokes are technically tube type since they'll leak air from around the spoke nipples, and most likely won't have the locking bump to grab the bead.

Serge · 04-15-2010, 05:56 PM

From here:

http://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-r1007-custo

Not mine

Rapid Dog · 04-15-2010, 06:50 PM

...yeah, me like! Street scrambler.

Beater · 04-15-2010, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serge

From here:

http://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-r1007-custo

Oooooo ... that's incredible

04-08-2010, 02:41 PM	#16
Rob Farmer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire. England Oddometer: 3,733	You could put an 1100 rear end in your Mono frame -- Have a look here Chris Emmersons bike Rob Farmer screwed with this post 04-08-2010 at 02:46 PM

04-08-2010, 03:44 PM	#17
Rapid Dog ^OP bikes, booze, broads... Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Strangel Living West of Hell Oddometer: 8,315	But that's a paralever, not a monolever (R80G/S). The paralever R100GS already has crosspokes... __________________ '08 R1200R / '10 WR290X/R '81 R100RS Rattlecandy Red '06 950 ADV Orangeboom '05 R12GS Wedding Bike '91 R100GSPD Derelict Rapid Dog screwed with this post 04-08-2010 at 03:54 PM

04-08-2010, 09:11 PM	#18
mnsty Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Torrance, Ca Oddometer: 167	I built this out of a 82 RS http://munsty.smugmug.com/Motorcycle...57592743_nSavC Attached Images __________________ Currently, 76 R90S Turbo 77 R100RS 83 RS/GS 85 K100RS 90 BMW K1 91 900IE Lucky Exp 00 VOR 503SM 04 KTM 950 GO!!!!! 05 TM 530 Black Dream = Too much stuff. When will I learn??

04-08-2010, 10:25 PM	#19
Wirespokes Beemerholics Anonymous Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Jackson's Bottom Oregon Oddometer: 7,354	I wouldn't go to the cross-spoke wheels if I had a monolever. I'd lace in some Accel rims instead - supposed to be some of the most rugged rims you can get. I heard a story of a group of guys all hitting the same obstacle in Mexico and the two without bent rims rode on Accels. Those cross-spoke rims are strong, but they've got their limits. If they bend, you're in deep doodoo, but regular rims can be repaired much more easily. Also, those cross spoke wheels are lots heavier than any others. They certainly look cool, and I like them, but they're not necessarily the absolute best. Ever notice how many guys laced 'normal' rims to their cross-spoke hubs? __________________ Wanted: Dead, smashed, crashed or trashed gauges BMW GAUGE REPAIRS - TACHSPEEDOCLOCKVOLT METER PODs & LIGHT BOARD*

04-15-2010, 06:50 PM	#24
Rapid Dog ^OP bikes, booze, broads... Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Strangel Living West of Hell Oddometer: 8,315	...yeah, me like! Street scrambler. __________________ '08 R1200R / '10 WR290X/R '81 R100RS Rattlecandy Red '06 950 ADV Orangeboom '05 R12GS Wedding Bike '91 R100GSPD Derelict

04-15-2010, 05:56 PM	#23
Serge Parrothead Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa Oddometer: 173	From here: http://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-r1007-custo Not mine

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