Ask Woody About Your Wheels

[Stovebolt]

Hi Woody!

I was looking around inside my one-room shack here in the Tetons, and it is very clear to me that I have much to be thankful for. The cushion drive rear wheel you built for me has held up superbly on my 2010 KTM Six Days, and I've logged almost 7,000 miles on it across various 'no-man's lands.' Flawless workmanship, and I thank you.

My problem is, as I gaze around this shack here, is that I definitely need a new tee-shirt, and I'm willing to pay a few hundred dollars for it.

Can you help me out?

Need a matching front wheel....

e-mail sent!

Happy Holidays Woody.

Sincerely,

Stovebolt

[nzcvlh]

Posted by nzcvlh
Hi Woody,

I purchased a set of wheels from you last year for a set of street tires and they have worked out great. I would now like take the original rear and convert it from 17" to 18" and narrow it up to accept more dirt oriented dual sport tires like rally raid or 606s. I would like the flexibility to use either 140 or 130 width tires. It seems an 18 x 3" would be ideal, but I would like your recommendation. What are the optional widths ? Would I be better off just selling my current wheel and just buying another Rad hub wheel? Do you take trades? Bottomline, is I'm looking for the best way to turn my 17" to an 18" and be able to use the widest variety of Dual Sport tires in the 130 or 140 width range. I think the 120 width might be a bit to narrow for the paved roads I will run across. I would appreciate your wisdom. thanks

Dave Stark

[woody's wheel works]

Originally Posted by Stovebolt

Hi Woody!

I was looking around inside my one-room shack here in the Tetons, and it is very clear to me that I have much to be thankful for. The cushion drive rear wheel you built for me has held up superbly on my 2010 KTM Six Days, and I've logged almost 7,000 miles on it across various 'no-man's lands.' Flawless workmanship, and I thank you.

My problem is, as I gaze around this shack here, is that I definitely need a new tee-shirt, and I'm willing to pay a few hundred dollars for it.

Can you help me out?

Need a matching front wheel....

e-mail sent!

Happy Holidays Woody.

Sincerely,

Stovebolt

stove-bolt:

you're talking to santa...doesn't sound like you've been naughty,,,so i've instructed my elves to send ya a T-shirt [long or short sleeve???],,,and www hat and a few extra treats,,,,

it would be treat to see your mug sporting your stuff over here:
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=646947

FYI: until ADV-rider came into my life,,,practically everyone of my customers i met on apersonal level,,,so i knew who i was building this wheel for,,and the few occasions that i buildt larger quantities for still had a face to it,,,,hence my dedication to gettin gthings right for you all,,,,transfering and infusing these notions into my workforce has been an ongoing chore,,,

matt crawford in his ''Shop class as soulcraft'',,laments and ponders the same things....OBTW,,if you are into craftsmanship and excellence ,,'tis a superb read!!

so i created that thread not so much to showcase the fruits of my labors but rather to see and bond with you who place your trust and $$$ in me..

merry xmas,,,
and thanks again,,,

woody n the gang

PS: any of the rest of you souls hungering for your T-shirt's that i promised [santa does run out from time to time ,,not to mention is quite forgetful these days,,,just holler and i'll do ya right

[woody's wheel works]

Originally Posted by Aarono2

Hey,

What would it cost me to get my 2000 KLR650 rear rim remade with a black 18" CACR in whatever width you recommend? Would new spokes be needed? Cheers

ok ,,once again,,,'tis doable AND ya have limited tire size because of limited space

here's the tire fitment chart that's on my web-site
http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/rim_and_tire.htm

in a nutshell i /we recommend 2.50x18 for 50-50/all around use ,,,running 120/80 or90 amd some 130/80 or90 tires,,and yes you'll need another spoke set

circa $415 on the low end and just under $500 for Superlace and extra beefy with one year warranty

merry x-mas
woody

[woody's wheel works]

Originally Posted by nzcvlh

Posted by nzcvlh
Hi Woody,

I purchased a set of wheels from you last year for a set of street tires and they have worked out great. I would now like take the original rear and convert it from 17" to 18" and narrow it up to accept more dirt oriented dual sport tires like rally raid or 606s

. I would like the flexibility to use either 140 or 130 width tires. It seems an 18 x 3" would be ideal, but I would like your recommendation.there are no 3'' wide rims currently available so we install 3.5x18,,,ideal for more street oriented 50-50 riding What are the optional widths ?for more off-road riding improvement the 2.5x18 rim is the way to go,,can make tubeles if you forego rhen need fro rim-locks and vise-versa

Would I be better off just selling my current wheel and just buying another Rad hub wheel? IMHO,,,you'll do fine if the hub is checked for the bearing bore isssues and you are trying to save money,,,we usually use the beefier RAD hubs for dirt work the rear runs $550 set up and double-checked by us,,then you'll need sprockets[supersprox @$87 ea,,,they are configured to KTM sizes hence offering you a broad range of sprockets to choose from

Do you take trades? sometimes

Bottomline, is I'm looking for the best way to turn my 17" to an 18" and be able to use the widest variety of Dual Sport tires in the 130 or 140 width range. I think the 120 width might be a bit to narrow for the paved roads I will run across. I would appreciate your wisdom. thanks

Dave Stark

FYI there are quite a fe threads on this subject,,,with all kinds of wisdom/recommendations for gearing etc...gotta play santa
when i get a chance,,,i'll see if i can track em down,,othersise just google advrider F800GS 18 rear wheel

merry xmas

woody n the gang

[nzcvlh]

Hi Woody. Lets just talk when you get free from the Holiday activities. Call or PM me when you get a chance. I've searched threads and frankly most are about impact to ABS function and gear ratios. I get all that. Wondering what widths you actually have. I did not see that in the threads.
2.50
3.00
3.50
etc.....?

Thanks
Dave

[woody's wheel works]

Originally Posted by nzcvlh

Hi Woody. Lets just talk when you get free from the Holiday activities. Call or PM me when you get a chance. I've searched threads and frankly most are about impact to ABS function and gear ratios. I get all that. Wondering what widths you actually have. I did not see that in the threads.10-4


2.50 = ideal for off-road
3.00= NA
3.50 = good for all-around street n off-road
etc.....?

Thanks you're welcome,,,
Dave

w

[MizzouRider]

Woody,
I have a 07 BMW G650X Challenge. 21" front wheel is bent, just a bit. I've been riding it anyway, but I can't air the front tire down like I'd prefer, because I'm afraid I will bend it worse..
I've always heard the X Challenge wheels were soft.
So, I need to replace the front rim. How do I go about getting it done?
Do I send the whole wheel assembly (w hub and spokes) to you? I hope so.

Please let me know what I'm looking at for cost. Also, I'm always looking for a deal, so if you have a reasonably good one that's less $$ great.. I'm pushing 60, so I don't need the best one made for winning the PD..
However, I'm also pushing 240, so I need one thats pretty stout.. Ha

Thanks,
Jeff

[Aarono2]

Originally Posted by woody's wheel works

ok ,,once again,,,'tis doable AND ya have limited tire size because of limited space
in a nutshell i /we recommend 2.50x18 for 50-50/all around use ,,,running 120/80 or90 amd some 130/80 or90 tires,,and yes you'll need another spoke set

Thanks Woody. I have already clearanced my swing-arm for the larger rim and I'm prepared to add more chain if needed.
One more question; My buddy that I ride with is on a xr650l which comes stock with an 18x2.15 rear rim. Seems to work pretty well for him. Any reason I should go with the wider 18x2.50 instead?

[woody's wheel works]

Originally Posted by Aarono2

Thanks Woody. I have already clearanced my swing-arm for the larger rim and I'm prepared to add more chain if needed.
One more question; My buddy that I ride with is on a xr650l which comes stock with an 18x2.15 rear rim. Seems to work pretty well for him. Any reason I should go with the wider 18x2.50 instead?

the narrower rim IMHO will not support your highest good doing alot of street riding especially if you use 80 series rubber..look at the chart i provided,,you'll notice non of the tire sizes you mentioned is speced for that narrow of a rim...that narrower rim of course will provide a rounder profile for off road use..ie you'll have the knobs digging in better when leaned over...
w

[woody's wheel works]

Originally Posted by WildwoodMOCruiser

Woody,
I have a 07 BMW G650X Challenge. 21" front wheel is bent, just a bit. I've been riding it anyway, but I can't air the front tire down like I'd prefer, because I'm afraid I will bend it worse..well ,you're crap-detector is feeding you solid advice

I've always heard the X Challenge wheels were soft.and you're hearing the truth

So, I need to replace the front rim. whoa,,,we could straighten/re-true it circa $70-120 ,,your cheapest option

How do I go about getting it done?
Do I send the whole wheel assembly (w hub and spokes) to you? I hope so.
by getting the complete wheel assy to us,,,,the back of our web-site has all the S&H instructions...

Please let me know what I'm looking at for cost. Also, I'm always looking for a deal,you n everyone else

so if you have a reasonably good one that's less $$ great..will check for you

I'm pushing 60, so I don't need the best one made for winning the PD..
However, I'm also pushing 240, so I need one thats pretty stout.. Ha
well the second piece of personal information pre-empts your age

Thanks,
Jeff

so here's some options

1..if ya want a stronger rim we can get you one ....$168 for silver excel plus $100 to unlace/relace n true with your oem spokes n nipples
[your options are messed up because bmw uses tiny nipples so we have to custom drill it,,,and there's no bigger nipples available for your spokes,,]

2,,,beefier stronger all the way around = price of rim plus a beefy ss spoke n nipple kit Circa $100 and $111 to Superlace n true it with one year warranty...


woody

[MizzouRider]

Originally Posted by woody's wheel works

so here's some options

1..if ya want a stronger rim we can get you one ....$168 for silver excel plus $100 to unlace/relace n true with your oem spokes n nipples
[your options are messed up because bmw uses tiny nipples so we have to custom drill it,,,and there's no bigger nipples available for your spokes,,]

2,,,beefier stronger all the way around = price of rim plus a beefy ss spoke n nipple kit Circa $100 and $111 to Superlace n true it with one year warranty...


woody

I'm a cheap son of a gun.. Option #1 will work for me. How do I get this done? Send in the complete wheel, less the tire? Along with the payment.. I have a Feb ride in TX (where I bent the front wheel last yr)
I can ride it as is, but would like to get it fixed.. How long do you need it? Etc..
Thanks,
Jeff

[woody's wheel works]

Originally Posted by WildwoodMOCruiser

I'm a cheap son of a gun.. Option #1 will work for me. How do I get this done? Send in the complete wheel, less the tire? Along with the payment.. I have a Feb ride in TX (where I bent the front wheel last yr)
I can ride it as is, but would like to get it fixed.. How long do you need it? Etc..
Thanks,
Jeff

hi jeff,
just send wheel complete,and we'll have a silver rim ready for you by hte time it gets here,same day several day turn around time...shipping instructions etc are in back of my website,,see below
thanks

woody

[fudgypup]

Originally Posted by woody's wheel works

w

Another satisfied customer

[Yellow Pig]

Just dropped my KTM 530 XC-W rear wheel off to get converted to Cush hub & superlaced.......should be ready by Friday.


Cant wait.