18 inch rear wheel

Puckman77 · 08-29-2018, 12:00 PM

Has anyone successfully installed an 18" rear wheel on the Vaquero and if so, could you publish the details?
Thanks!

recumbentbob · 08-29-2018, 12:51 PM

I have to ask....Why?

BonVoyager · 08-29-2018, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by recumbentbob

I have to ask....Why?

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I’m going to have to second that question. You can’t even see the rear wheel.

Puckman77 · 08-29-2018, 02:42 PM

Well, you can't see the wheel because it is a 16 incher. However, the new HD Road Glide and Street Glide Specials have switched to an 18" rear wheel and you can clearly see the bottom portion. Aside from the visual aspect of a bigger wheel though, the lower profile tire would flex less when cornering, though would have a harsher ride. At the end of the day, I really like the looks of the 18" wheel on the HD so I am sure I would like it on the Vaquero.

DragonLady58 · 08-29-2018, 03:39 PM

Well, to each their own....your gonna jack up your final drive ratio when you do this, will have to start playing musical pulleys.
While the 1700 has a ton o torque.....you might have to reduce your front pulley 1 tooth....

Puckman77 · 08-29-2018, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DragonLady58

Well, to each their own....your gonna jack up your final drive ratio when you do this, will have to start playing musical pulleys.
While the 1700 has a ton o torque.....you might have to reduce your front pulley 1 tooth....

No change to final drive ratio. Just like any plus 2 conversion. Wheel gets bigger, tire sidewall gets smaller, overall diameter remains the same.

redjay · 08-29-2018, 05:27 PM

Seems like a lot of work and expense for very little gain.

mbarr10 · 08-29-2018, 07:50 PM

I would like to use a Michelin pilot road 4 But it is 17 " THAT I WOULD WONDER ABOUT

**MAS Tequila** · 08-30-2018, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by recumbentbob

I have to ask....Why?

Why the hell not?

Puckman77 · 08-30-2018, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Seems like a lot of work and expense for very little gain.

You are absolutely correct about that! However, if I, or lots of others, added up the money spent on car and bike mods and compared that amount to the gains, you'd rarely do any mods at all. This would be a mod you could feel more than you can see, just like Ivanizing, though a pretty expensive one for sure!

**smokier** · 09-01-2018, 07:32 AM

I am more concerned with the the pulley to wheel issue in this mod. If you pull it off (pun intended), I'd like to know how and what you did to marry up the pulley to an HD wheel. Maybe it's not an issue at all, but that is where my brain is stuck right now...

Ride safe,
Smokier

BonVoyager · 09-19-2018, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by smokier

I am more concerned with the the pulley to wheel issue in this mod. If you pull it off (pun intended), I'd like to know how and what you did to marry up the pulley to an HD wheel. Maybe it's not an issue at all, but that is where my brain is stuck right now...

Ride safe,
Smokier

Many people using a HD drivebelt on our Kawi’s, so I don’t see why you couldn’t just put a Harley rear wheel on with the HD pulley. May or may not have an issue with the brake rotor that would have to be addressed.

dhuttonkc · 09-19-2018, 11:30 AM

Raise the rear bag mounts an inch......

Same result.

You will see more of the rear tire!!!???

DragonLady58 · 09-19-2018, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dhuttonkc

Raise the rear bag mounts an inch......

Same result.

You will see more of the rear tire!!!???

What he said....

**smokier** · 09-22-2018, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BonVoyager

Many people using a HD drivebelt on our Kawi’s, so I don’t see why you couldn’t just put a Harley rear wheel on with the HD pulley. May or may not have an issue with the brake rotor that would have to be addressed.

Really? Interesting, very interesting. Are there slightly smaller HD pully's? That'd be a way of improving the final drive ratio for better MPGs at 70/75 mph...

The stick rear pulley is 72 tooth? Is that correct? A 70 tooth might be interesting...

Hummmm, may have some research to do this winter.

Thanks alot BonV, now you just triggered another project for me.

Ride safe,
Smokier

08-29-2018, 12:00 PM	#1
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mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	I would like to use a Michelin pilot road 4 But it is 17 " THAT I WOULD WONDER ABOUT __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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09-01-2018, 07:32 AM	#11
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	I am more concerned with the the pulley to wheel issue in this mod. If you pull it off (pun intended), I'd like to know how and what you did to marry up the pulley to an HD wheel. Maybe it's not an issue at all, but that is where my brain is stuck right now... Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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08-29-2018, 02:42 PM	#4
Puckman77 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 62	Well, you can't see the wheel because it is a 16 incher. However, the new HD Road Glide and Street Glide Specials have switched to an 18" rear wheel and you can clearly see the bottom portion. Aside from the visual aspect of a bigger wheel though, the lower profile tire would flex less when cornering, though would have a harsher ride. At the end of the day, I really like the looks of the 18" wheel on the HD so I am sure I would like it on the Vaquero.
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08-29-2018, 05:27 PM	#7
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	Seems like a lot of work and expense for very little gain.
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09-19-2018, 11:30 AM	#13
dhuttonkc Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 157	Raise the rear bag mounts an inch...... Same result. You will see more of the rear tire!!!??? __________________ Don H Kansas City, MO area
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