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Started by Warren , Jan 09 2013 09:58 pm
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#1 Warren

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Posted 09 January 2013 - 09:58 pm

Hi, virgin member here B-)

I need your advice on which 17" front wheel to use for my 2001 Mk2 850?

I have bought a Thundercat wheel (in haste) thats totally wrong (cable speedo on T'cat, electronic speedo on my TDM)

Can you help me and let me know if there is a wheel out there that fits so that the original speedo can still be used?

Thank you in excited expectation.

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Posted 10 January 2013 - 09:18 am

I don't see how you can continue using the same speedo with a smaller wheel. Unless you fit a speedhealer or similar.

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Posted 10 January 2013 - 07:38 pm

Thanks for your reply and pointing out the speedo inaccuracies. Would you know the answer on what wheel would suit?

Regards, Warren

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Posted 10 January 2013 - 10:46 pm

No idea matey. Godda pic of wan though.

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Posted 11 January 2013 - 03:55 pm

Elvis fitted a 17" to his mk1. http://www.carpe-tdm...=26762&hl=wheel

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Posted 21 January 2013 - 09:27 pm

would a trx front wheel fit

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Posted 21 January 2013 - 09:40 pm

It would but still the electronic speedo problem...................

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Posted 21 January 2013 - 09:50 pm

i could offer a possible solution, a fully programmable speedo with this would over come the speedo inaccuracies when using a different wheel size. The company i work for designs and manufacture gauges.

But it would be an extra expense. not much change from £200 http://www.smithsspeedos.co.uk/



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Posted 22 January 2013 - 04:20 pm

Dave needs a title.... Gauge Guru. :pimp:
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Posted 22 January 2013 - 09:17 pm

Dave needs a title.... Gauge Guru. :pimp:


you should see some of the bikes I am working with at the mo, its all hush hush...... but these photos have been published

http://www.facebook....&type=1

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Posted 22 January 2013 - 09:21 pm

you should see some of the bikes I am working with at the mo, its all hush hush...... but these photos have been published

http://www.facebook....&type=1

http://www.puca.co/i.../pup-detail.jpg


What engine in this?
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Posted 22 January 2013 - 09:24 pm

Enfield motor,

front forks are modified 125cc and shortened.

Brookes saddle

modified HD tank

and.... SMITHS digital Chronometric speedo :)

more photos here http://www.carpe-tdm...pic=26047&st=20

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Posted 27 January 2013 - 04:50 pm

Why not stick a few pointers on the speedo at 30, 50, 60 and 70 mph? Did that on my Buell when I swapped the (very tall) European gearing for the US gearing, nearly 10 years ago. No issue for MOT, all that is needed is a working instrument that measures speed - even one scaled as furlongs per hourglass should pass ;)
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Posted 31 January 2013 - 12:58 pm

Get a cycle speedo, had one on my africa twin when i put a 17 on the front of that
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