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Wheels

Discussion in 'Supersport (2016 onwards)' started by Swiss T, Sep 2, 2019.

  1. I read that the wheels from an 1198 will fit the SS; a straight swap.

    I have one so thought I would see how they looked. The rear is a straight swap & I like the 190 rear.

    I haven't done the front but I understand I just need to swap the discs over.

    I think I prefer black wheels on the SS so will get another 6" rim from a 1098/1198. :cool:

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  2. That looks lovely, I am MEGA surprised though that they fitted the 'big' axle to the Supersport and not the smaller one as fitted to the 848/Hypermotard etc. I think maybe future planning for a larger engine bike perhaps.

    Anyway personal view but I think it looks bang on with the gold wheels, and have always loved that design.
     
  3. Gold! Enough said.
     
  4. You're not helping! o_O

    I mean I had just talked myself into the black......
     
    #4 Swiss T, Sep 2, 2019
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  5. Paint the frame gold to match - does that help at all :D
     
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  6. Gold all the way :upyeah:

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  7. Mate - Looking at the picture you are halfway there. You just need to remove one wheel and exchange it.
    PS. Its not the beautiful rear one!

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    #7 Jez900ie, Sep 2, 2019
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  8. I've got a nice set of 1198s wheels for sale
     
  9. Is it me or does that pic make the bike look stretched out?
     
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  10. Does a little bit :p
    Here’s one to correct the perspective

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  11. Forks are bent and the front wheel is oval :eyes:
     
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  12. Thought it was going all ‘Easy rider’ for a minute! :D
     
  13. Both fitted. I know these aren't really gold, but they are growing on me. My 1198 is coming off the road for a while anyway.
    :cool:

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  14. I briefly took the SS out for a short run with the 1198 wheels & liked they way it felt as well as looked. In the end I felt guilty hobbling the 1198 so swapped them back :D

    Then slid off the SS on a left hander; can't explain it. The road was dry etc & I was only plodding; there was some fine gravel around.

    Only a slow low side but it has caused quite a lot of damage :(
     
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  15. Sorry to hear that. Hope you are OK at least.
     
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  16. Bummer that @Swiss T. Hope the damage is not too severe.
     
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  17. Thanks fellas. It looked light at first so I had every intention of fixing it without going through the insurance, but after looking more closely, something looks off alignment wise. Waiting on the insurance co to start the process; never had a claim before. :bucktooth:
     
  18. Crap!! No good dude... At least you are ok ..
     
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  19. Sorry to read T
     
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