[edellavedova]

BMW Scrambler Forum

I've been looking at some of the R80 and R100 custom scramblers and I think this would be an interesting adaption for my Nine T (I have the 2nd deposit at BMW Manhattan). Questions for others who might be considering something similar:

1. Would you put narrower wheels on the front and back - I was thinking 2.5 in the front and 3.5 in the back (with maybe 120 and 140 knobby tires)
2. Would you increase suspension travel front and rear - since I'm a GS rider now the Nine T seems a little low to the ground - maybe go to 165 mm front and rear assuming it wouldn't mess up the angles
3. What else would you do

Looking forward to the journey.

Eric

 

[Bose]

I've been looking at some of the R80 and R100 custom scramblers and I think this would be an interesting adaption for my Nine T (I have the 2nd deposit at BMW Manhattan). Questions for others who might be considering something similar:

1. Would you put narrower wheels on the front and back - I was thinking 2.5 in the front and 3.5 in the back (with maybe 120 and 140 knobby tires)
2. Would you increase suspension travel front and rear - since I'm a GS rider now the Nine T seems a little low to the ground - maybe go to 165 mm front and rear assuming it wouldn't mess up the angles
3. What else would you do

Looking forward to the journey.

Eric

I wouldn't do anything like that I would just go and purchase a 800GS and enjoy it for what it was built for
Each to their own but why spoil such a fantastic designed bike yes you can of course it's your purchase but why not just buy a bike that'll ride how you want it to without creating a monster

 

[frank]

Here's one of the ideas I've been toying with for tires...

Continental Motorcycle Tyres*-Â*Project Bike MAD MAX

 

[tracteur]

Here's one of the ideas I've been toying with for tires...

Continental Motorcycle Tyres*-Â*Project Bike MAD MAX

So you live in the desert or at least 50mls away from asphalted roads, in that case it is the right thing to do

 

[edellavedova]

I hear you Bose - but I've always preferred a smaller wheel and tire - I don't see the need for a 5.5 inch wheel with a 180 tire.

As for the increased suspension - I'll think more on that. I don't like the 800 GS and I guess I'm looking for a change from my 1200 GS. I'd like to do some light off-road riding - fire roads mostly - maybe the 4.7 inches is enough (although I do feel an extra 1 1/2 inches would be ideal).

 

[tracteur]

I hear you Bose - but I've always preferred a smaller wheel and tire - I don't see the need for a 5.5 inch wheel with a 180 tire.

As for the increased suspension - I'll think more on that. I don't like the 800 GS and I guess I'm looking for a change from my 1200 GS. I'd like to do some light off-road riding - fire roads mostly - maybe the 4.7 inches is enough (although I do feel an extra 1 1/2 inches would be ideal).

I hear you too Eric,
keep the GS if you can and have a blast on the gravel but please don't rape the nineT

 

[bwanainoz]

I've been looking at some of the R80 and R100 custom scramblers and I think this would be an interesting adaption for my Nine T (I have the 2nd deposit at BMW Manhattan). Questions for others who might be considering something similar:

1. Would you put narrower wheels on the front and back - I was thinking 2.5 in the front and 3.5 in the back (with maybe 120 and 140 knobby tires)
2. Would you increase suspension travel front and rear - since I'm a GS rider now the Nine T seems a little low to the ground - maybe go to 165 mm front and rear assuming it wouldn't mess up the angles
3. What else would you do

Looking forward to the journey.

Eric

You need the HP2e

 

[1561]

You need the HP2e

+ 1

... I guess you talked yourself into it .... good on ya

 

[gerry]

Eric, something like this one ?
http://www.ninetowners.com/forum/appearance-body/921-pic-cardan-side.html#post6810

 

[edellavedova]

Gerry - thank you, I really like the tank on that one. I don't understand the wide wheel on the front or back - I would go with something smaller.

That tank in blue with a flat seat, narrower wheels, that would be a great looking bike.

 

[gerry]

contact lazareth.fr , probably he can help you

 

[tracteur]

contact lazareth.fr , probably he can help you

if he is willing to answer ; wrote already in french and english. No reaction so far

 

[gerry]

yes, but we wanted to know something, edellavedova want's to send $$$$$$

 

[penner]

i think it would look good. wouldn't be too hard to do since the design of the NineT already complements the scrambler stye

 

[M&M]

if he is willing to answer ; wrote already in french and english. No reaction so far

I'm afraid he's only making one of a kind bikes and is not interested in series of stand alone pieces.

I wrote some time ago to RSD to know when we can expect some of the stuff he used on the R90S. Never had an answer.

 

[cherry street]

The one thing I would like to consider is raising the rear ride height ever so slightly to get her loaded better on the front forks. Plus she would look mean with a little stance to her...

 

[edellavedova]

Cherry Street - how much would you raise the rear height? I sat on the bike and it feels a little low for me - probably because I've been riding a GS for the past few years. I feel like an extra 1 to 1.5 inches front and rear would be great. Do you think raising the height would have a negative impact on handling?

 

[penner]

I haven't sat on one yet so I wouldnt know

But if you are use to the GS. everything is low to you

 

[Captain]

Scrambler Italian Style

I reckon I get the vote for oldest thread resurrection.

Saw this over on BikeEXIF: A BMW R nineT scrambler, Italian Style

 

[BennNevis]

Luis who did the Dakar 9T
Would sell you all the bits that you need to make such a bike