SUMO conversion

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Old 01-10-2013, 10:24 AM
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I have purchased a new set of SF rims along with brake rotors and sprockets.
In addition I ordered the Caliper holder to allow for the larger SF rotor.

I have the shortened side stand as well as all the sprocket and caliper bolts

I want to make sure I have everything I need while waiting for the tires to arrive.

Question, what else do I need such as wheel spacers etc ? Anyone done this conversion and can assist with additional items I may have overlooked?
 
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Old 01-10-2013, 11:10 AM
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Speedometer correction device - 12oClock labs or speedohealer
 
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Old 01-10-2013, 06:03 PM
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interested to see how it turns out. I just did an instruction / track day and have the sumo itch now. How different is the suspension set up between the S and SF?
 
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Old 01-10-2013, 10:15 PM
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i just picked up s wheelset...replaced the rotors and sprocket with same sf specs...i would think if you had the s, you can easily pick up a used sf wheelset and just swap out the rotors and sprocket with s spec...
 
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Old 01-10-2013, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ahnh666
i just picked up s wheelset...replaced the rotors and sprocket with same sf specs...i would think if you had the s, you can easily pick up a used sf wheelset and just swap out the rotors and sprocket with s spec...
thats what i did, you really need the SF sprocket on the back though as the gearing differences are pretty dramatic.
 
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Old 01-11-2013, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by wildcard
thats what i did, you really need the SF sprocket on the back though as the gearing differences are pretty dramatic.
I was a bit concerned about spacers for the axles. Are these all the same on both S and SF hubs?
 
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Old 01-11-2013, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by grahamgower
I was a bit concerned about spacers for the axles. Are these all the same on both S and SF hubs?
yes the axles are the same as the hubs are identical (besides color).
 
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I did the reverse and needed a new chain. Mine was too small your may be to big.
 
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So to convert my KLX 250s to D-Tracker. I can order wheels and tyres, and discs. bracket for calipers , speedo drive for the front wheel.
Is there anything else i need??

Thanks for the help.
 
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Old 01-16-2013, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Subseageorge
So to convert my KLX 250s to D-Tracker. I can order wheels and tyres, and discs. bracket for calipers , speedo drive for the front wheel.
Is there anything else i need??

Thanks for the help.
Yip, side stand will be too tall for the smaller wheels, back sprocket needs to be smaller as well. Make sure yo order all the nuts and bolts for calipers and sprockets to save a run around.
Front mudguard on the SF is smaller and more aggresive looking for the 17 Inch wheel as well. List keeps adding.
Will post pics and let you know how it worked as soon as my frigging tires arrive from USA.
 

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