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Old 07-22-2020, 04:05 PM
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Has anyone done a 200mm conversion on their Sporty? I have emailed 3 different companies regarding this and they don't have an offset sprocket to accommodate a 200mm wheel.

Plus it brings the tire back a few inches, so the questions are?
- where do I buy the kit
- front sprocket spacer
- how many link chain
- if i want more torque to mid what size sprockets do you recommend

thanks in advance
 
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Originally Posted by jeemann99
Has anyone done a 200mm conversion on their Sporty? I have emailed 3 different companies regarding this and they don't have an offset sprocket to accommodate a 200mm wheel.

Plus it brings the tire back a few inches, so the questions are?
- where do I buy the kit
- front sprocket spacer
- how many link chain
- if i want more torque to mid what size sprockets do you recommend

thanks in advance
I run a 180 with a chain, could probably fit a 190, not sure about a 200. I didn’t buy a “kit”
Vulcanworks or pbi for your sprocket needs and spacers. Chain length depends on how much the arm is extended.

You fitting a sport bike wheel up?

id run 520 o or x ring chain and not 530.
 
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Originally Posted by Madnss
I run a 180 with a chain, could probably fit a 190, not sure about a 200. I didn’t buy a “kit”
Vulcanworks or pbi for your sprocket needs and spacers. Chain length depends on how much the arm is extended.

You fitting a sport bike wheel up?

id run 520 o or x ring chain and not 530.
Do you use a 5.5 Rim for the rear? If so, did you need an offset sprocket?
 
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Note: I saw this when surfin' the web, I've never used anything from them.

If your German translation is good, you might check out Ricks Motorcycles
for a wide swingarm to get you started....

https://ricks-motorcycles.com/en/par...ung-sportster/

good luck,

T.
 
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Do you use a 5.5 Rim for the rear? If so, did you need an offset sprocket?
I think it’s 5.5, I’ve ran a Buell tuber wheel with a 180 and currently running an xb wheel with a 180. Yes, 3/4” offset sprocket from Vulcan works.
 
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Originally Posted by Madnss
I think it’s 5.5, I’ve ran a Buell tuber wheel with a 180 and currently running an xb wheel with a 180. Yes, 3/4” offset sprocket from Vulcan works.
okay I appreciate it! It seems there is no information about this.
 
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Im getting things ready for a 180 rear tire conversion. I plan on keeping the OEM belt. Vulcan also sells offset transmission pulleys. This is the route I will go if I need to kick the belt out to not rub on the tire.

https://secure.vulcanworks.net/store...n-Pulleys.html
 
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I’ve done a 200 tire with both chain and belt. Low Brough and LED Sleds both sell pkgs along with another few suppliers. Used 5.5 wheel and had no clearance issues with either set up.
 
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I’ve done a 200 tire with both chain and belt. Low Brough and LED Sleds both sell pkgs along with another few suppliers. Used 5.5 wheel and had no clearance issues with either set up.
So you got the one from low brow and it fit fine? I have it now but it says it’s meant for stock wheel and rim. Not sure if I needed an offset sprocket.
 
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Defiantly need offset sprocket.

belt. I’ll get a picture of the chain sprocket when I get home Friday.
 


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