Help needed for Iron Butt Rally - Wheels!

[karstenp]

I know this is probably a long shot, but worth a try.

Next June I am riding in the Iron Butt Rally. I would really like to find a set of replacement wheels so that I can have the replacement wheels with new rubber already installed and waiting for me at the first checkpoint. If anyone has a set of wheels that they would be willing to sell or rent/lend to me, I cannot begin to express how much I would appreciate hearing from you! :dribble:

Does anyone know which wheels are a direct drop in replacement for the 07's? I remember seeing it once, but cannot find the thread....

Perry

 

[Peter Murray]

I know this is probably a long shot, but worth a try.

Does anyone know which wheels are a direct drop in replacement for the 07's? I remember seeing it once, but cannot find the thread....

Perry

Hey Perry,

FYI 08 on up wheels are not compatable for your 07... Perhaps only 06 is a option as well, not sure though.

Good Luck !

 

[Canadian FJR]

You make the third FJR rider from Ontario that I know of that is doing the IB Rally.

Good luck.

Canadian FJR

 

[karstenp]

You make the third FJR rider from Ontario that I know of that is doing the IB Rally.

Good luck.

Canadian FJR

Thanks.....

Yes, I know about the other 2 FJR Ontario riders. One I know well. I have emailed the other and hope to meet prior to the rally.

Perry

 

[karstenp]

Hey Perry,

FYI 08 on up wheels are not compatable for your 07... Perhaps only 06 is a option as well, not sure though.

Good Luck !

Thanks Peter.....

Hope to see you again this year....possibly the MD2020.

Perry

 

[karstenp]

Bump

I may have to buy new wheels, bearings, rotors etc... I am almost afraid to make the call to the dealer to ask the $$!

 

[doctorJ]

Hmmm, put you a nice new Car tire on the rear and be done with that for the whole ride to and from Ontario. Then only the front wheel/tire would need a change. :good: I also would imagine you can find some nice person to change the front tire for you while you sleep. I don't think that is against the rules but not certain.

doctorj

 

[karstenp]

Hmmm, put you a nice new Car tire on the rear and be done with that for the whole ride to and from Ontario. Then only the front wheel/tire would need a change. :good: I also would imagine you can find some nice person to change the front tire for you while you sleep. I don't think that is against the rules but not certain.

doctorj

Never Dark Side will go I...... strong Force here is :assassin: .....

 

[Ignacio]

I also would imagine you can find some nice person to change the front tire for you while you sleep. I don't think that is against the rules but not certain.

Actually, it is specifically against the rules.

 

[dcarver]

I wouldn't buy new - look for used parts. At CP2 last IBR some folks had friends ride there with good rubber then simply swap out.

 

[karstenp]

I wouldn't buy new - look for used parts. At CP2 last IBR some folks had friends ride there with good rubber then simply swap out.

(Cleverly disguised bump..... h34r: )

Thanks.... Having someone ride in may be an option.... I will continue looking.

 

[karstenp]

Bump to maintain freshness. Looking for a set of used 04/05ABS, 06 or 07 used wheels.

 

[zenwhipper]

Not being an IBRer... what is the need for 'fresh rubbers'? I mean are you riding 10,000 miles and need a change when a tire goes bald at... I dunno 5897 total miles? Can't yah just get on and ride w/o new tires at some point? :eh-smiley:

Ok flame away! :black eye:

thx

Scott

 

[karstenp]

Not being an IBRer... what is the need for 'fresh rubbers'? I mean are you riding 10,000 miles and need a change when a tire goes bald at... I dunno 5897 total miles? Can't yah just get on and ride w/o new tires at some point? :eh-smiley:

Ok flame away! :black eye:

thx

Scott

Now Scott...... did you not get the talk from your Mom on why it is always necessary to use "fresh rubbers"? :blink:

 

[Bungie]

You make the third FJR rider from Ontario that I know of that is doing the IB Rally.

Yes, I know about the other 2 FJR Ontario riders. One I know well. I have emailed the other and hope to meet prior to the rally.

<scratchin' my head...>

Kay, Perry, Peter and ....

 

[huron52]

<scratchin' my head...>

Kay, Perry, Peter and ....

Kay, Perry and Peter..... that sounds like three to me :lol:

 

[karstenp]

<scratchin' my head...>Kay, Perry, Peter and ....

Kay, Perry and Peter..... that sounds like three to me :lol:

Must have missed something in the translation.

Peter I know.... Perry I know very well. Who is Kay? :confusedsmiley:

 

[Canadian FJR]

I am not familiar with Kay but I'm sure that Canadian IB rider #3 will post up shortly.

Canadian FJR

 

[Big Sky]

Kay? You know the old song lyric, right? "If you see Kay, tonight..." Or FUCKay tonight...

Sorry.