17"laced rims

No, but always wished my SE had spoked rims on, would have looked better so I can see where yer comin from. Good luck with that Tig. It might be worth having a word with Bob at Wyldes in Leeds. He's semi retired, they supply rims and make their own spokes and obviously build wheels. Yer may already know him of course. If nothing else you would get a price and/or advice which way to go.

 

Hi mate, I'm sure you are already fully aware of this, but just in cases :

Earlier Bonneville range bikes had a front wheel speed 'sensor' - so altering the size of the front wheel changes the reading on the speedo;

Later Bonneville range models have a gearbox sensor, so front wheel size changes have no effect on the speedo readings - however changes in final drive gearing (front and/or rear sprocket sizes) WILL affect the accuracy of the speedo.

 

Your brother will be delighted to know that with a 19t from sprocket and a std. rear, the change will make the speedo read 100% accurate by comparison to Tomtom, instead of slightly over-reading.

 

I have looked at fitting 17" rims as well and so far have worked out you can go 3.5" x 17 with a 120 70 tyre on the front and 5" 17 with a 170 60 on the rear, if you go to 5.5" with a 180 55 on the rear you have to go with a 1/8 offset

 

I'm on 150/70R17 rear, Newchurch standard cast wheel. I was convinced this was the way to go, bike feels very stable at low speed, but overall I prefer the handling with the original 130/80R17 tyre (before it squared off that is!).

can't tell any difference in gearing, and no problem with fit.

 

Yes! To be perfectly honest the GPS is the weak link in this chain.

 

hows this job coming along wouldn't mind doing the same .

 

I'm going for 5x17 and 3.5x17 rims, just waiting for them to be built

 

Fitted at last, have to sort out the front mudguard but that won't be until after xmas.

 

After looking at loads of different options i decided to go with Talon hubs and polished alloy rims, this saves 3 kilos in weight alone . I ended up going with Doug at Devon wheels who is very helpful, you can see all the prices on the web site as there are loads of options to go for. Cost a packet but very pleased