Wire wheels

[hedstrom_imp]

There has been a lot of discussion on this forum about retro-fitting the new factory wire wheels to a bike with alloy wheels. Maybe this is a stupid question, but do we know that the brake rotors for the alloy wheels will bolt right up to the wire wheels. I LOVE wire wheels and am so disappointed we didn't get them in the U.S.

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Once avaliable we'll have to set up a group by from Takashi. I'll bet the '13 rotors will work. Also, I'm hoping they are tubeless?

 

[CaptainAwesome_imp]

Should be tubeless.

I'm hoping for ABS working with them too, as well as maybe a different size so I can run a few more tire options...

 

[The Spaceman_imp]

That's a pretty interesting question the OP raises: if the rotors bolt right to the wheel as they do with the CB, how do you replicate that with wires? It looks like the 2014 CB EX wheels are a hybrid of wire and "mag" wheels. In the photos the rotors appear to mount to a large center "hub," and the spokes mount to that.

 

[lola_imp]

That's a pretty interesting question the OP raises: if the rotors bolt right to the wheel as they do with the CB, how do you replicate that with wires? It looks like the 2014 CB EX wheels are a hybrid of wire and "mag" wheels. In the photos the rotors appear to mount to a large center "hub," and the spokes mount to that.

The 2013 rotors will not work on the spoked wheels since it a hubless design as honda calls it.
Spaceman is right.

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Yup, tack on two rotors. They still should come in under the Excel set-up. At least the Excels are 1/2" wider on the rear, perfect for a 160.

I might just switch to the '14 deluxe silver alloys, $1179 shipped

Close up 2014 EX hub pictures on an ABS bike:
http://translate.google.com/transla...CB1100/equipment/%23section01&biw=880&bih=561

 

[hedstrom_imp]

After closely examining some photos it is clear that the brake rotors (fronts anyway) on the wire wheels are NOT the same as those on the alloy wheels. The ABS sensors are different, too. I believe there is a conspiracy to deprive Americans of the wire spoke wheels we deserve.

 

[Red Mist_imp]

Once avaliable we'll have to set up a group by from Takashi. I'll bet the '13 rotors will work. Also, I'm hoping they are tubeless?

Ack-CB11: What tires are you using? What mods did you do to the fork internals if any? What does your bike dyno out at, HP and torque? How do you like the Ohlins shocks? Thx!

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Once avaliable we'll have to set up a group by from Takashi. I'll bet the '13 rotors will work. Also, I'm hoping they are tubeless?

Ack-CB11: What tires are you using? What mods did you do to the fork internals if any? What does your bike dyno out at, HP and torque? How do you like the Ohlins shocks? Thx!

Dunlops still.

Hyperpro fork spring kit:
motogpwerks full system

No dyno on Nantucket, might make the trip this summer

Love the Ohlins:
Ohlins

After closely examining some photos it is clear that the brake rotors (fronts anyway) on the wire wheels are NOT the same as those on the alloy wheels. The ABS sensors are different, too. I believe there is a conspiracy to deprive Americans of the wire spoke wheels we deserve.

I think the CB will sell much better then last year, I'll bet next year the US gets more colors and the spoke wheel option.

 

[meowguy_imp]

Quote:I believe there is a conspiracy to deprive Americans of the wire spoke wheels we deserve.
This is America. We don't get what we deserve, we get what we can afford. :dodgy:

 

[CaptainAwesome_imp]

Well, any after market ones that will work? Or am I screwed wanting ABS? lol...

 

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Well, any after market ones that will work? Or am I screwed wanting ABS? lol...

Not at all Captain and I love the looks of the big front hub Excel uses. The rear is .5" wider than stock too.
See:
http://www.samurider.com/?p=13377/#itemImage

 

[TINK_imp]

With all of the standardization that Honda has done over the years one would think that an older set of Honda spoke wheels could be made to work on the CB1100.
All you really need are a set of hubs that would work on the CB1100, then, with a hand full of money Buchanan's http://buchananspokes.net/ could lace up a set of rims. Hmmmmm....
TINK