KnuckleBustingTwin
Veteran Member
Gurus ...
Fielding some thoughts on my front end for the CB500T build ... for reference, I am converting the front wheel to a drum brake (I know it doesn't have the stopping power of a disc, it's purely aesthetic as I like the look better) ... that said, I am lacing my own front rims and using the drum from a '72 CL450 (so new rim, new spokes) ...
I am planning to use a 19' x 2.15, 36 spoke rim ... I really like the look of a "fat tire" on both the front & back and am planning to run the Coker Firestone vintage tire (I know they are not the best either, but I'm not planning any highway or high speed riding, mainly just around the neighborhood stuff) ... https://www.cokertire.com/tires/400-19-firestone-deluxe-champion-blackwall-tire.html
According to the fitment on the Coker site, I need a 2.15 rim width for the 400 tire I would like to use ...
I measured the inside diameter of the triple tree holes and it appears I have appx 5 & 7/16" clearance between the fork tubes ... I am unlikely to use a front fender (will likely put a fork brace on) ... what am I not taking into consideration? Thoughts?
Thanks Bill
Fielding some thoughts on my front end for the CB500T build ... for reference, I am converting the front wheel to a drum brake (I know it doesn't have the stopping power of a disc, it's purely aesthetic as I like the look better) ... that said, I am lacing my own front rims and using the drum from a '72 CL450 (so new rim, new spokes) ...
I am planning to use a 19' x 2.15, 36 spoke rim ... I really like the look of a "fat tire" on both the front & back and am planning to run the Coker Firestone vintage tire (I know they are not the best either, but I'm not planning any highway or high speed riding, mainly just around the neighborhood stuff) ... https://www.cokertire.com/tires/400-19-firestone-deluxe-champion-blackwall-tire.html
According to the fitment on the Coker site, I need a 2.15 rim width for the 400 tire I would like to use ...
I measured the inside diameter of the triple tree holes and it appears I have appx 5 & 7/16" clearance between the fork tubes ... I am unlikely to use a front fender (will likely put a fork brace on) ... what am I not taking into consideration? Thoughts?
Thanks Bill