Just an idea...

[Bob Denman]

Somebody has probably done this already anyway...

Since the RT's front wheels have a wider offset; could you swap them onto an RS/GS in order to improve stability?
...or would it require RT fenders as well??? :dontknow:

 

[Raptor]

Somebody has probably done this already anyway...

Since the RT's front wheels have a wider offset; could you swap them onto an RS/GS in order to improve stability?
...or would it require RT fenders as well??? :dontknow:

I wondered about that too, Bob. I did some searching to see if there was a post frome someone who actually did this but have found nothing so far. I know there are some folks who went with very nice aftermarket wheels and they look great, but I just don't likethe idea of a 17 of 18 inch wheel up front. I think it throws the suspension geometry off and makes the machine prone to rolling. If anything I would rather have a 15 inch up front so I could mount the same size tire on the fronts as what is in the rear. Then I could put some nice gooey Michelin slicks on there and go crazy! The grip would be unbelieveable... and the fenders would be just a memory!

 

[Eraser]

I think that the hub in the late 2010RS production model would allow you to change easily. They appear to be using the same one on the RT,the only difference being, a spacer to off-set the fender when it is used on an RS.I see that on mine...is it the same hub on the 2011?! ..:dontknow:

 

[Bob Denman]

There's a reason for my madness... My son is looking at a base RS, but isn't keen about the 3 spoke wheels. I keep trying to turn my "A&C" into an "S", so I might just have some RT wheels available... hyea:
Oh the crap we pull just to keep our wives guessin'!! :roflblack:

 

[SpyderWolf]

If your son doesn't like the stock 3 spoke wheels, have him look at the latest BRP catalog. They have several options for different wheels that he may like better, but of course they come at a price as well.

 

[Bob Denman]

Yeah... but then I can't sell him MY wheels and upgrade... :roflblack::roflblack:hyea:

 

[SpyderWolf]

Yeah... but then I can't sell him MY wheels and upgrade... :roflblack::roflblack:hyea:

:roflblack: You have a point there, and that is an angle I didn't think about.

 

[Roger]

Bob i have researched rims and my thought is new from brp is alot of money i had mine painted the same color as my bike but now one wheel has scratches and i was looking for touch up paint from the painter and he is not co-operating although i should be mad i'am not i just won't use him again even though he did a great job. So i'am going to have them powder coated gloss black its cheaper but more durable.

 

[Bob Denman]

:2thumbs: Good idea Roger!
I'm trying to "S" out my "A&C", so the smoked chrome wheels would look pretty good... (Just not to the financial oversight committee..:shocked