21"front wheel

[mobandy78]

Originally Posted by Peg

It's looking to me like Jared's hooked...

So I'm already looking forward to the updated photo albums.

I was thinking the same thing.

[cb11]

Well I heard back from SMT and they can make me the needed hub and rotor to add the second caliper back on. One problem, the PO had the caliper mounting points removed from the fork leg and I never noticed. He left the fender mounts on and I just overlooked the fact that they weren't there. I'm looking into upgrading the stock 2 piston caliper with something better now, any input would be appreciated?

Good news is if you order a wheel from SMT they can either set you up for single caliper or dual, whichever you prefer.

[crazygene49]

Maybe you could replace the fork tube.

[cb11]

I could do that if I can't find a caliper that would bolt up.

[TGPE]

Anyone looking for an aftermarker wheel for a 1500,1600,1700. check out smtmachining.com.

[IntheWind]

Originally Posted by Ramakill

Have a look at this. It is a 1700, but still looks unreal!!

Beautiful! That paint job must have cost him a bundle.
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IntheWind
'08 Nomad

[TGPE]

Originally Posted by TGPE

Anyone looking for an aftermarker wheel for a 1500,1600,1700. check out smtmachining.com.

OOPs looks like i was typing when I should have been reading . LOl

[Jared]

Originally Posted by Peg

It's looking to me like Jared's hooked...

So I'm already looking forward to the updated photo albums.

Oh I've been wanting to do this for a long time and have contacted several machining companies. If I could get it done at a reasonable price, I'd buy a new front wheel tomorrow. I'm in the process negotiating with . Their list price with dual rotors is $1410.

I think the SMT Classic front wheel would look great.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by danimal2

I like the look too, but for this very reason (heavy bikes) I believe I'd stick with the beefier stock front end. I feel like there's a reson (other than styling) that the Nomad has a aluminum front wheel as opposed to the spoker on that's on the Classic.

Tubes suck and that is what you'll get with most spoked wheels.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Harley guys swap out the dual front calipers (2 or 4 piston) with 6 piston calipers when they go to a single front brake (generally with a bigger wheel). Their bikes weigh as much as ours do and I've never heard of any brake complaints. On the other hand, I wouldn't do it just on principle.

It's not like they had amazing brakes to begin with.

[tazfl]

I plan on putting a 21" wheel on my vaquero when I have the extra funds. I love the picture of that green nomad with the 21" wheel, looks sharp. As far as the right rotor being removed on the green nomad, it's not uncommon for owners to remove the right side rotor when running a custom wheel to show off the wheel better. But as someone said, definitly lose some braking ability.

[cb11]

I would HIGHLY recommend dual rotors if you get the wheel.

[ponch]

The Vulcan 800 had a 21" spoked front wheel. I am sure it would be relatively cheap through a junk parts distributor.

[Jared]

Originally Posted by ponch

Tubes suck and that is what you'll get with most spoked wheels.

Agreed. Spokes aren't fun. I don't think it has anything to do with the weight of the bike. The classic is only 70lbs lighter than the Nomad.

[ponch]

Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Agreed. Spokes aren't fun. I don't think it has anything to do with the weight of the bike. The classic is only 70lbs lighter than the Nomad.

Just this afternoon I had to take my daughter to school on my bike and as I was leaving, I heard what sounded like a backfire. A guy on a yamaha VStar had his rear tire blow. It deflated very quickly and he barely made it to the side of the road. I offered him help, but he said he had it under control. His bike had spokes and in his case tubes.