Another 17" Wheel Convert

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I just changed my stock 2014 CB1100 wheels for a set of 17" wheels and I love it.

I spend most of my time riding on the twisty roads in the mountains of NC and TN and do as little highway riding as I can. I have enjoyed how smooth and fun the bike actually was on the highway but I have been more than willing to sacrifice some speed for acceleration. I have had fun converting my CB into a much sportier version of itself. Today I was able to install my new 17" wheels and go for a ride.

Options for good 18" sport-touring tires has been rather limited so I decided to convert to 17" and a little wider. Theese are from a company called Kineo. They are tubeless. The rear is a 180/55 and the front is 120/70.

To date I have:

Added the windscreen
Switched the seat
Replaced the front and rear fenders
Replaced the tank with a 2017 model
Replaced the footpegs with adjustable height racing pegs
Replaced the suspension
Replaced the mirrors
Dropped a tooth on the front sprocket
Opened the air intake with a funnel
Upgraded the brake pads
Flashed the ECU
Installed a power commander and had the air/fuel ratio mapped on a dyno

I thought I had done as much as I could to get the most fun out of a twisty ride but the handling and acceleration with the lighter and smaller wheels was amazing.

Braided brake lines and perhaps some paint and I said I would quit. .....Ha ha

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