Just had fun toying with my 2 bikes, axle on 2014+ DL1000 are 25mm and Versys 650 is 20mm, so this is not fitting, you must have a 2012 or earlier model, disks are slightly too big too

I think the Versys looks awesome with this 19 inch wheel !

no serious fitment issues for the use of those wheels, just takes a little fiddling.

i would have used the late model DL1000 wheels myself, but i couldn't find a set at the price i was willing to pay, then went with 17/19 spokes.

 

I've read your threads, this is some serious work you've done, congrats !

 

Just thought that i could simply find a bushing like a tube to insert in the wheel to remove the loose

 

all you're looking for is a pair of one piece axle adapters/wheel spacers, stainless is best. very simple work for a machinist. the rotor work or swap has been documented.

 

Preparing the terrain for the future wheel, while keeping the possibility to get back stock

Definitely will have to do something about the crash bars clearance

 

Just took some measurement for the fender, this is with the 17 inch wheel but the fender at 19 inch height, forks fully compressed

This is extremely tight fit for the crash bars, the fender might lightly touch under full compression but should not do any damage

The right brake hose holder will need to be modded

 

OOOooohhhhhhh yeaaah

I'm so dumb that i forgot to buy a tire lol

 

I called 4 machines shop near my home but none are willing to turn my rotors so i decicded to do it myself the long way

 

 

Did a video also

 

Great work!
What about the ABS?

 

Great work!
What about the ABS?

Screw that ABS !

Just kidding, i could try fitting an ABS disc but since the front wheel mod is to improve offroad driveability which would defeat the purpose, i like having ABS DISABLED much better as it gives me a feeling of freedom

I'm the kind of guys who likes to randomly make brake slides from time to time

 

Forgot an important detail here, stock ground clearance is about 6.6 inch, now i almost have 9 inch

Seat height does not bothers me at all, in fact i found it to be lower than a V-Strom 650

 

Wonderful!
Can you show us more detail on the the fender raiser ?
Does the fender bolt hit any of the fork hardware?

 

Look at the post #8 for close up pictures

2002 V-Strom 1000 front wheel conversion

Just had fun toying with my 2 bikes, axle on 2014+ DL1000 are 25mm and Versys 650 is 20mm, so this is not fitting, you must have a 2012 or earlier model, disks are slightly too big too I think the Versys looks awesome with this 19 inch wheel ! :D

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I've made threaded holes directly in the hardware, and not threaded holes that screws in stock forks threaded holes

 

Cheers. Looking like you did a great job!

 

Thanks, still running on this setup and i like it, i could eventually go back to 17 just for fun as i will probably not do offroad riding this year