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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: PRITCH39 on October 08, 2010, 11:33:55 pm

Title: 19" rear rim on 81 xl 500
Post by: PRITCH39 on October 08, 2010, 11:33:55 pm

Hi all I have just bought an 81 xl 500 in pieces. The bike has come with 2 excell rims a 21"m and a 19".
My question is, is there any reason I cant use the 19' on the back? is it within the period? the only reason I ask is that most old bikes i have owned have had 18" rear, some of my more modern bikes have had 19" rear. And finally would anyone care anyway.

thanks guys Brian

Title: Re: 19" rear rim on 81 xl 500
Post by: head on October 09, 2010, 05:46:48 am

I would like to know as well as there is a way better selection of tires when you go 19"

Title: Re: 19" rear rim on 81 xl 500
Post by: Davey Crocket on October 09, 2010, 08:40:34 am

You can use 19's.

Title: Re: 19" rear rim on 81 xl 500
Post by: BAHNZY on October 09, 2010, 02:27:20 pm

If the bike is for motocross then you are blessed. All MX bikes since the early 90's have had 19" wheels so there is a massive choice to pick from. There is still good 18's but they don't have the same levels of performance.

Title: Re: 19" rear rim on 81 xl 500
Post by: Nathan S on October 09, 2010, 03:00:47 pm

Yep. 19" rims existed way back in the day, so there's no argument against using them on VMX bikes.

Title: Re: 19" rear rim on 81 xl 500
Post by: PRITCH39 on October 09, 2010, 03:48:46 pm

Thanks guys this makes me happy ;D.Also makes dirt track easy as I can get hold of, not very used tyres off a mates sidecar for free :)

Brian

Title: Re: 19" rear rim on 81 xl 500
Post by: Slakewell on October 10, 2010, 02:58:10 pm

19 inch tyres are much harder to change by hand than 18's. Plus on old bikes 18's tyres help add to the suspension.