Modifying the rear-end of a Trailrider

winwun · 09-01-2008, 08:29 AM

Does anyone have any ideas on how to go about getting a mud/dirt tire on the back-end of a Trailrider ?

Since one isn't available in the stock 3.5 X 10 size, I'm thinking of putting in another rear wheel as close to stock as possible, yet giving the option of having a good, agressive, dirt/mud tread.

I wouldn't have any problem in changing or lengthening the rear fork or swingarm and in changing holes for the axle, and it appears that the machine would tolerate a slight misalignment of sprockets.

If anyone has any thoughts or ideas on this, I would appreciate hearing from you.

chrism1 · 09-01-2008, 08:50 AM

go with a little narrower tire....2.50-2.75 x10,they will be easier to find.

winwun · 09-01-2008, 10:30 AM

Thanks, Chris, are there some pretty agressive tread options available in that size ? ?

Who is good to order tire from ? ?

'preciate your help.

katoranger · 09-01-2008, 11:34 PM

2.5x10 knobby.

http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...th=265_276_280

That site has been real good for me too.

If you look around more you may find the size you want or call them up and see if they can help find a 3.5 knobby.

Allen

winwun · 09-02-2008, 07:42 AM

Thanks, Allen, they said on their site that they do not have a phone number, one must instead contact them by e-mail, and that is a hassle with me, prefering to speak with a live person, but if I have to jump through their hoops in order to get a suitable tire, then so be it.

katoranger · 09-02-2008, 01:30 PM

Never tried to call them. Email may work good though.

Allen

09-01-2008, 08:29 AM	#1
winwun Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 169	Modifying the rear-end of a Trailrider Does anyone have any ideas on how to go about getting a mud/dirt tire on the back-end of a Trailrider ? Since one isn't available in the stock 3.5 X 10 size, I'm thinking of putting in another rear wheel as close to stock as possible, yet giving the option of having a good, agressive, dirt/mud tread. I wouldn't have any problem in changing or lengthening the rear fork or swingarm and in changing holes for the axle, and it appears that the machine would tolerate a slight misalignment of sprockets. If anyone has any thoughts or ideas on this, I would appreciate hearing from you. __________________ If everyone picked up a couple of pieces of litter, pretty soon there wouldn't be ANY, and wouldn't THAT be nice ? Luke, 11: 21
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09-01-2008, 08:50 AM	#2
chrism1 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bevely Hills,Florida US of A Posts: 138	go with a little narrower tire....2.50-2.75 x10,they will be easier to find. __________________ Lifan LF200GY-5
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09-01-2008, 10:30 AM	#3
winwun Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 169	Thanks, Chris, are there some pretty agressive tread options available in that size ? ? Who is good to order tire from ? ? 'preciate your help. __________________ If everyone picked up a couple of pieces of litter, pretty soon there wouldn't be ANY, and wouldn't THAT be nice ? Luke, 11: 21
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09-01-2008, 11:34 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	2.5x10 knobby. http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...th=265_276_280 That site has been real good for me too. If you look around more you may find the size you want or call them up and see if they can help find a 3.5 knobby. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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09-02-2008, 07:42 AM	#5
winwun Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 169	Thanks, Allen, they said on their site that they do not have a phone number, one must instead contact them by e-mail, and that is a hassle with me, prefering to speak with a live person, but if I have to jump through their hoops in order to get a suitable tire, then so be it. __________________ If everyone picked up a couple of pieces of litter, pretty soon there wouldn't be ANY, and wouldn't THAT be nice ? Luke, 11: 21
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09-02-2008, 01:30 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Never tried to call them. Email may work good though. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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