Tiger 800 21" Wheels On The 800 Xrx

ShadowMetis · May 26, 2020

Hello all. Longtime viewer, first time poster. I've seen some posts on different forums about people putting the 19" alloy front wheel from the XRx onto an XCx to make it more road oriented, but I've never seen anything about doing the opposite to make an XRx more dirt oriented. I originally bought my '16 XRx based on the seat height being more comfortable for me but after riding it a few years I feel as though I could've gotten away sitting a bit higher. I'm aware the suspension has a little less travel, but I'm wondering how this would effect the ride, rake, trail, the ABS, etc. Has anyone ever tried this or seen any information about it? I've been searching around and found nothing. Apparently going from the 21 to the 19 doesn't effect the sensors, but who knows going the other way around. Any info would be appreciated.

Tiglet · May 27, 2020

ShadowMetis said: ↑

Hello all. Longtime viewer, first time poster. I've seen some posts on different forums about people putting the 19" alloy front wheel from the XRx onto an XCx to make it more road oriented, but I've never seen anything about doing the opposite to make an XRx more dirt oriented. I originally bought my '16 XRx based on the seat height being more comfortable for me but after riding it a few years I feel as though I could've gotten away sitting a bit higher. I'm aware the suspension has a little less travel, but I'm wondering how this would effect the ride, rake, trail, the ABS, etc. Has anyone ever tried this or seen any information about it? I've been searching around and found nothing. Apparently going from the 21 to the 19 doesn't effect the sensors, but who knows going the other way around. Any info would be appreciated.
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Welcome to the forum

I’ve not heard of it being done but that’s not to say it hasn’t

Have a search of the https://www.tiger800.co.uk/ if its been done then you should find some info on that forum

Scuff · May 28, 2020

I've not tried on a triumph but theres a fair chance with the shorter suspension of the Xrx and the larger wheel of the Xc, that the back edge of the tyre could make contact with the radiator.