vtx rim on 1100?

[dakota99rt]

has anyone looked into putting a VTX1800 rear rim on the 1100's? Its a 16X5.5 rim which should be perfect for a 200 low profile tire. I know this would mean converting to a rear disk brake but considering that some 1100's come with a rear brake it should be a fairly simple swap. Has anyone looked to see if the shaft drives are compatable?

[Boris]

A blast from the past.

So, did you ever get an answer ?

[dakota99rt]

I never did and have never got to see the inside of a VTX rim to try and see if the mounting was the same.

[Boris]

Thanks for the update.

I'll need a new rear tire mighty soon so I figured I would look into the wheel swap.
Guess the stocker will stay a bit longer but might squeeze a 200 on it.


or not.

[beast40]

That's a great idea. I wish I knew more about it. The only set-back I could see is that it's a wider application, which might mean that the shaft is offset more. I really hope you figure something out! Please post when you do!
I've decided to attempt a wide tire conversion to mine also, but I'm gonna try digging into the tranny to convert it to chain drive. Who knows what's gonna happen...

[Boris]

Had to replace the rear tire so I got a 200 and slapped it onto the stock rim.
Fits quite nice and the bike rides much better.

[beast40]

No way!
That's awesome!
Tell me more about that! What did they say about the rim size?

[firefighter212]

does it look ballooned? seen alot of 200`s on a stocker and looks more like a balloon than coolness!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dakota99rt]

look in my gallery, the top folder shows a 200 tire on the stock rim

[firefighter212]

looks pretty good,not balloned at all.Must be a wider rim than the ss 750.

[Boris]

Must be.
The tire sits just right and the 200 70 15 is listed as an alternative size for the 1100.

Lucky us 1100 riders.