Wheels for 2008 FE550? KTM compatibility?

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fixbroke

Joined Apr 2016

32 Posts | 0+

BC

Discussion Starter
• May 9, 2016

• #1

I bought a 2008 FE550 recently and it came with a set of supermoto wheels and a set of nice Excel wheels in what the previous owner called "dual sport size" - 19" front and 17" rear diameters. Apparently he preferred the feel of these sizes compared to the stock wheels. I'm thinking I may want to do some rougher trails one day soon, and I'd prefer the stock-sized wheels for that.

Did the 70-degree Husabergs share the same wheels as the 2000-2008 models? How about the earlier bikes?

I hear some KTM wheels may work. Which ones would be a direct fit?

Any chance someone would want to trade my Excel wheels (with rubber) for a set of stock wheels (with rubber)?

Thanks for your input!

 

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Idle

Joined Jun 2011

564 Posts | 121+

Northern California

• May 9, 2016

• #2

What condition are the 19:17 wheels in?

I might be interested, I might have to chip in a few bucks to make it a fair trade?

Have 21/18 black anodized excel wheels off a 2005 Husaberg. Have a few tire change scratches I them, but otherwise in good shape.

Front tire is a Pirelli MXMH with a couple rides on it. Rear is worn out,

It's KTM's 2003 and up I think that uses the same 26mm front axle.

 

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Idle

Joined Jun 2011

564 Posts | 121+

Northern California

• May 9, 2016

• #3

Found some pics.
Let me know if you're interested in trading.

 

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fixbroke

Joined Apr 2016

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BC

Discussion Starter
• May 13, 2016

• #4

Here are the 19/17s:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/odq4590lwdpi9yw/20160513_172700.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/u3co6t00d2dduck/20160513_172705.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0b37w5gdm5mto7c/20160513_174703.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/w9j31gbonegd8da/20160513_174708.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p1loyt55iaoarke/20160513_174726.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/s5peq2xjo30mq1m/20160513_174745.jpg?dl=0

Tires are Mitas E09 rear in 130/80-17 and Pirelli Scorpion Rally front in 110/80-19. Both have pretty good life remaining. I'll see about shipping costs and what it would be worth to replace that worn rear, but I'm down for a swap.

 

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c337b

Joined Oct 2006

229 Posts | 38+

Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

• May 13, 2016

• #5

Did you buy Harlow's bike ?

 

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fixbroke

Joined Apr 2016

32 Posts | 0+

BC

Discussion Starter
• May 13, 2016

• #6

Sure did. Great guy to deal with, and one well-kept bike!

 

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c337b

Joined Oct 2006

229 Posts | 38+

Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

• May 13, 2016

• #7

fixbroke said:

Sure did. Great guy to deal with, and one well-kept bike!

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Yes. I bought his 2004 FE450

 

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mcljot

Joined Jun 2016

65 Posts | 9+

Ireland

• Jun 17, 2016

• #8

Hi folks, I'm asking basically the same question at the moment - just wondering if you got sorted with enduro wheels to replace the SM wheels? I have an '08 FE550 with 17" SM wheels, and looking to get enduro wheels to go with them.

Cheers!

 

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fixbroke

Joined Apr 2016

32 Posts | 0+

BC

Discussion Starter
• Jun 17, 2016

• #9

I'm still looking for a swap. If you wanted to trade me your SM wheels, I think I know someone locally who would trade those for the dirt wheels I'm looking for. What do you say?

 

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makazica

Joined May 2010

299 Posts | 189+

Zagreb, Croatia

• Jun 18, 2016

• #10

I have a set of enduro wheels for sale, check classified section...

 

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dinglemotard

Joined Jan 2012

23 Posts | 11+

lancashire

• Jun 18, 2016

• #11

mcljot said:

Hi folks, I'm asking basically the same question at the moment - just wondering if you got sorted with enduro wheels to replace the SM wheels? I have an '08 FE550 with 17" SM wheels, and looking to get enduro wheels to go with them.

Cheers!

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I have a set of enduro wheels. In very good condition. Black rims, mouses, good bearings and discs. Hardly a mark on them.

 

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mcljot

Joined Jun 2016

65 Posts | 9+

Ireland

• Jun 20, 2016

• #12

@fixbroke I'm probably looking for 21" + 18", cheers tho. Also shipping from Canada to Ireland would be pricey!

@makazica nice looking wheels, do you how much shipping to Ireland would be?

@dinglemotard how much are you asking? Sent you a PM