Tiger Explorer XC spoked wheels on Tiger 800 Roadie?

[xerophile]

I've been taking my Tiger 800 roadie off road more and more since I first got it.

I don't have the XC because I have a really short inseam, about 28" so, even the roadie with the low seat in the low position is kind of pushing it for my comfort level.

But I've been wondering more and more if I should ditch the cast wheels for offroad and get a set of spoked wheels for the dirt.

I've seen a lot of good press for Woody's Wheels and other options, but am not sure what a set of wheels would cost?

The other thing I was looking at was trying to buy a set of spoked wheels from an Explorer XC which has the same size wheels as the 800 roadie, but spoked, not cast, plus they also seem to be tubeless which I would prefer if possible.

But the only place that I've seen to buy the Explorer XC wheels, http://www.triumphestore.com/a/Triu...79958/Front-Wheel---Spoked/100063378-3-2.html, has a note in all caps, "DO NOT FIT TO BIKES ORIGINALLY FITTED WITH CAST WHEELS."

What is that all about? What would the issue with that be? Odd. Any thoughts, suggestions or alternatives would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

[CarlS]

I do not know what that is about. I will try to find out. Have asked a Triumph shop tech?

 

[The Seeker]

Maybe the caliper lugs on the forks won't align with a different way the rotors mount or tabs aren't the same that keep hubs from spinning????

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[xerophile]

No, not yet, I've just been researching online, forums, etc, trying to see if anyone else has done this yet.

Guess the dealer is the next stop for info.

I do not know what that is about. I will try to find out. Have asked a Triumph shop tech?

 

[CarlS]

Let us know what you find out.

 

[hemibee]

Let us know what you find out.

Yes, inquiring minds want to know.

 

[xerophile]

Finally got a chance to talk to my dealer when bringing the bike in for the 12k service. Interestingly enough, they did not suggest using the spoked wheels add they thought that the car wheels were a better choice. The reasoning being that they thought the cast wheels would be stronger and could be fixed easier than spoked wheels. Kind of sounds like the opposite from anything that I have ever heard about spoked vs. cast wheels, but everyone had an opinion, right?

Regarding whether the spoked wheels from the Explorer XC would work on the 800 roadie, that question is still unanswered, they hadn't heard of anyone doing it, or any idea why it would say not to use them on a bike originally fitted with cast wheels. So, for now, nothing had really been answered. I did get estimated pricing though. Roughly $1500 for the spoked set from the Explorer XC and $1400 for the cast set from the 800 roadie. As with all pricing, take with a grain of salt, YMMV. The main takeaway is that it seems that going aftermarket/custom wheels, Woody's, Buchanan's, May be the best option for a spoked wheel for the roadie.

 

[CarlS]

Cast wheels can repaired easier than spoked wheels? Umm, I don't think so.

 

[hemibee]

Cast wheels can repaired easier than spoked wheels? Umm, I don't think so.

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[xerophile]

Yeah, didn't quite sound right to me.

Cast wheels can repaired easier than spoked wheels? Umm, I don't think so.

 

[xerophile]

In any event, I did get a rough idea of pricing which is one of the things I was trying to figure out.

At $1400, or even more for a custom built set of wheels, it's more than I think I really wanted to get into.

Guess I'll just need to be careful off road.

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[hemibee]

Yeah, at $1400 I would too just be a little careful off road.


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[DaveM]

I cannot think why they would say don't put on spoked wheels

Cast = lighter, no maintainence, bends easily on hard impact, prefferable for road use.

Spokes = heavier, some maintainence, stronger, can flex to absorb hard impacts, prefferable for off road.

 

[Boerboel313]

Spoked wheels give and flex on hard hits, absorbing the impact. Where cast wheels crack and need replacing. That tech you spoke to was what we call in German, " der an idiot". I guess that's why all/ most serious off road and dual sport bikes have spoked wheels. The GS's, KTM 990 and 1190 adv, the KLR 650, 800 and 1200 tiger XC's. I even think the Super Tenerè has spoked wheels.
To bad your having issues getting a set fitted to your ride.

 

[CarlS]

I cannot think why they would say don't put on spoked wheels

Cast = lighter, no maintainence, bends easily on hard impact, prefferable for road use.

Spokes = heavier, some maintainence, stronger, can flex to absorb hard impacts, prefferable for off road.

Good overview.

 

[BrShootr]

Well, look at that! I am considering getting a Tiger 800 XC. I like the taller bike but I'll ride it mostly on road. I will need the cast wheels. Maybe we could work out a swap if my deal goes through?