Hi all.
As the title says I have done the 17" front wheel mod. And all I can say is what a difference. It's now my perfect bike. The handling is so much better. Wish I had done it years ago. Only problem I had doing it was getting the disc bolts out.
Thanks Steve
Fitted A 17" To My 9Er
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steves100uk
, Apr 17 2017 07:37 am
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Posted 17 April 2017 - 07:37 am
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Posted 17 April 2017 - 09:23 am
nice, still on the big one for mine, not sure I can be bothered to do the change though.
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
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Posted 17 April 2017 - 04:58 pm
If you can get a 17" that's the right one to match I can highly recommend the mod. Makes the bike handle so much better.
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Posted 17 April 2017 - 06:46 pm
If you can get a 17" that's the right one to match I can highly recommend the mod. Makes the bike handle so much better.
Also opens up a lot more tyre package deals I believe...
Considering doing this myself - only thing holding me back is that I have full spare set of standard wheels which makes tyre changes a lot easier 
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Posted 17 April 2017 - 07:07 pm
nice, still on the big one for mine, not sure I can be bothered to do the change though.
If you want it, I have a 17" wheel for a MK2 for free. If not, it is getting dumped.
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Posted 17 April 2017 - 08:25 pm
If you want it, I have a 17" wheel for a MK2 for free. If not, it is getting dumped.
yes I'll have it thanks.
just let me know how much for postage
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
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Posted 18 April 2017 - 09:29 am
If you want it, I have a 17" wheel for a MK2 for free. If not, it is getting dumped.
I thought you were sending me some pics about two months ago??
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Posted 21 April 2017 - 08:52 pm
Out of interest what are the other parts as well as the wheel, required to change to 17" ?
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Posted 21 April 2017 - 10:26 pm
you do not any other parts other than those on the original 18" wheel
disc's, spacers, even bearings the same, just swap them over 
and a new tyre
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Posted 21 April 2017 - 10:34 pm
you do not any other parts other than those on the original 18" wheel
disc's, spacers, even bearings the same, just swap them over
and a new tyre
Oh cool....you forgot the cake but it must be my shout by now
EDIT....I thought I might have one but I don't////which bike is the 17" from ?
Edited by fixitsan, 21 April 2017 - 10:42 pm.
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Posted 22 April 2017 - 12:21 am
Yamaha 4XV is the one to search for
originally from 2001- 2003 ish R1,R6 other yam bikes if I recall
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Posted 22 April 2017 - 08:02 am
I had one on my 9r which is Ramo's fault of course quicker steering for sure.
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
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1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Gone to Heaven Sorted and on the Road Mick 
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Posted 23 April 2017 - 06:16 pm
I thought you were sending me some pics about two months ago??
yes I'll have it thanks.
just let me know how much for postage
Swarf is correct, but I completely forgot. Here are the pics, but remember, that they are for a MK2. I don't know if the fitment is the same for a Mk1. I'll have to give him first dibs, Drewpy. Sorry. My mistake.
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Posted 23 April 2017 - 06:22 pm
Swarf is correct, but I completely forgot. Here are the pics, but remember, that they are for a MK2. I don't know if the fitment is the same for a Mk1. I'll have to give him first dibs, Drewpy. Sorry. My mistake.
Ali
S'ok 
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
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Posted 23 April 2017 - 06:24 pm
Drewpy there's a few on ebay for little money, looks like from an FJ1200..
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead Gone to Heaven
1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Gone to Heaven Sorted and on the Road Mick it's the bike that Jack built
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Posted 23 April 2017 - 07:46 pm
S'ok
Nah, you have it Drewpy, it's fine. It'll fit yours straight off so all good. 😉
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Posted 23 April 2017 - 07:57 pm
Nah, you have it Drewpy, it's fine. It'll fit yours straight off so all good.
Cheers Swarf.
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
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Posted 23 April 2017 - 08:10 pm
Nae bother...😊
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Posted 24 April 2017 - 06:11 pm
Swarf is correct, but I completely forgot. Here are the pics, but remember, that they are for a MK2. I don't know if the fitment is the same for a Mk1. I'll have to give him first dibs, Drewpy. Sorry. My mistake.
Ali
In the last pic of that lot the wheel is 17 x 3.00...marked 3CV, which is off a mighty FJ1200. The R1/R6 are sized at 17 x 3.50 .... is there a preference for the wider R1 or the narrower FJ version ?
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Posted 24 April 2017 - 06:23 pm
In the last pic of that lot the wheel is 17 x 3.00...marked 3CV, which is off a mighty FJ1200. The R1/R6 are sized at 17 x 3.50 .... is there a preference for the wider R1 or the narrower FJ version ?
My understanding is that the FJ1200 fits the MK2 and the R1/R6 fits the 900. Correct me if I'm wrong.
2004 900 - Blue with lots of goodies
2012 900 - Still adding shiny bits. Was black, changed to white and now back to black again.
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