Triumph Street Twin - Replacing the stock wheels

[@dig705]

Hi Toni, yesterday i put the scorpion trail 2 on my street twin. Your video was so helpful. Thank you very much. With your help it was very easy. There’s a big difference to the phantoms. The bike is now much better in handling. What a difference. Thank you again for all your videos. Your street twin looks great!!!

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, I really rate the scorpions

[@Moto_Miles]

You have no idea how useful this is Tony. Second time around too. I had to take the brake caliper and mudguard off to get a 110 tyre back in the front but worked out in the end. Those torque numbers could be a lifesaver too!

[@mancavemoto]

No problem

[@johnfretz1938]

It's pretty cool how it so drastically changes the personality of the bike.

[@mancavemoto]

Yes it makes a big difference!

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

Nice ! thanks for the detailed video . That really gives it the retro look holding true to the heritage of these old school classic icons.

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers

[@TheSifting80]

Wow looks great those spoke wheels on the twin ;)!

[@OldManTony]

Interesting video. I never loosen the adjusters when I remove a rear wheel, once you remove the axel you can lift off the chain, and you don’t need to align the wheel when you put it back on.

[@mancavemoto]

True, there are many ways to skin a cat, this way kind of forces me to reset the chain tension, otherwise I’d probably never check it

[@OldManTony]

Views from the Man Cave I suppose my habit comes from my days as a mechanic in a club race team, the weather in the U.K. meant we were always changing from wets to drys, so anything that saved a bit of time hahahahah!

[@galkofer]

Can't believe this is the Street Twin you started out with. Looks stunning

[@mancavemoto]

Thank you, it came out alright

[@mrjohnbrush]

Wow! Nice job there! I like the way you "scramblered" you street twin. :)

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers John

[@Rosakru]

Very nice change Tony. Looks fabulous.

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers

[@LoïcCORRE-y6w]

Hi from France, many thanks fot this video and all the information, it’s really a good work. I intend to buy a 900 Street Twin of 2023, and I would like to change the wheels 17’’ and 18’’ with those of the Scrambler 900 17’’ and 19’’. I would like a style « Old Tracker » and it seems to me that the line will be more balanced with a front 19’’ wheel. To correct the level, I plan to retract the fork by 12,7 milimeters, but my asking regards in first the speedometer, where is the plug of it and if I install a 19’’ wheel, will I get a false information about the speed ? And in second, what about the Traction Control, will I encouter an issue with the parameters of this device or not ? Please, let me know. Kind regards, Loïc

[@stevenhill6214]

Tony, That bike is looking seriously nice!

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers

[@ChadwickRider]

Thanks mate... about to fit some new tires and prefer just taking the wheels to the shop... can't trust them to put it all back together properly.

[@mancavemoto]

Same here I don’t have the kit to fit tyres at home

[@ananthu7179]

The bike looks dope.. but you could've bought a scrambler you know..😄 this looks exactly like one now..

[@DEeMONsworld]

now it makes sense, both the high pipe and your comment on my MT-60 tires on R.A.T., you've obviously been researching :) interesting transformation.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, yep almost went with the MT60rs, but I may save that them for another time. The tyre choice was more about looks to be honest. I'm lucky that this is just a fun bike, it I relied on it every day, or did huge long trips I would have made a different tyre choice..

[@DEeMONsworld]

went out today on the MT-60's in the boonies as we say. second review is up. I wholeheartedly agree with you, mine is a hobby bike, not a daily commuter. So tire longevity is not my main concern. it is the look we are after, performance is a plus when we find it. :) TKC 80s and shinko 701s were on my short list. and briefly the Heidenaus. The darn Pirellis were the most expensive. but in my case availability is an issue as well... looking forward to your sprocket change, I opted for the Raisch 44 tooth in black.

[@mancavemoto]

ah me too, how are you finding it?

[@DEeMONsworld]

the Raisch 44 tooth is a nice upgrade for me. not a radical change but gives a closening of the gear ratios, (for lack of a better term) that evens out the torque curve, and as a bonus it makes the bike smoother overall due to the increased number of teeth on the sprocket. Great choice, and the top end is nor affected much, but I'm not a highway cruiser type.

[@leewatkeys9065]

Another great video Tony and a superb mod: looks fantastic 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Lee

[@bryan333333333333333]

looooooooove the srambler look on the street twin. such a nice stance. i'm ganna build one as my midlife crisis bike if i survive this pandemic.

[@mancavemoto]

A good plan. Stay safe

[@Flippantduke]

Looks and sounds great! Video well done as usual. I changed over to Canyon brand spoke wheels with wider 180 rear tire and 120 front. Had the dealership do mine as the rear sprocket was offset and a bit of filing to make sure chain cleared tire. Turned out great. I have always like the knobby wheels, but just not comfortable with the ride. Keep up the great work!

[@mancavemoto]

Damon Preble Cheers, i looked at the canyon ones, but just too much $$ for me at the moment. Nice wheels though. I bet the 180 section rear tyre looks awesome. The tyres are pretty good though, knobs only noticeable at slow speeds

[@patthewoodboy]

remember to count the number of turns you back off the wheel adjusters , so you can return them to the same place , mark one flat and go from there

[@mancavemoto]

Jonathan Vogel Yep good point, but we are also spoilt with the Street Twin in that it has marker dots on each side of the swingarm. It also a good opportunity to recheck your chain Slack as well👍

[@terryhaught9976]

Bike really looks great with the wire wheels and knobbies!

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers Terry

[@KrisMOTO23]

The tkc 80s are by far my favourite tyre. Infact i prefer them to many road biased ones. my only criticism of them is the rears dont last too long.

[@mancavemoto]

Yes, I’m not expecting them to last that long, but then I can try something different!

[@tedmarakas2626]

I replaced the cast wheels for my Moto Guzzi Bobber with spoke wheels from Kineo. Stupid expensive but certain bikes need those spoke wheels. The Triumph should have NOT come with cast wheels unless they did it to keep the MSRP low for more sales.

[@robinvaseline]

Thanks for including the torque setting (65nm for the Spindle Axe Bolt for example). But how do you know these?? Do you have somekind of source for this?

[@mancavemoto]

I do yes, but most of them can be found with a quick google search....

[@robinvaseline]

Thanks! Found this on Triumphrat by the way: You can view the service manuals following registration and a time-based fee, on this site: www.tritun.net/tritun/user/loginForm?back=www.tritun.net/tritun/vehicle/lookupForm Post 3 tells us how to download the files: www.triumphrat.net/water-cooled-twins-technical-talk/729226-thruxton-1200-r-throttle-body-balance.html See post 20 for details of free program utility to join all the separate pdf docs together: www.triumphrat.net/water-cooled-twins-talk/784097-street-twin-factory-service-manual-2.html#post8587577 Post 10 more details and advice on costs, downloading and saving: www.triumphrat.net/water-cooled-twins-talk/792889-service-manual.html#post8691345

[@corrinelover]

Hi Tony, I recently purchased a pre owned spoked wheels kit for my ST and notice that it was missing the rubber damper kit in the front wheel. Could you please help me to find the part number on those 2 rubber part? Thank you very much!

[@mancavemoto]

Front wheel or rear wheel?

[@corrinelover]

@@mancavemoto It's front wheel

[@gavlarschannel2375]

Appreciate this an old video - looks straightforward but I've seen in other forums people saying you need to take the brake callipers off. I don't see why as the wheels just roll out? Anyone confirm?

[@mancavemoto]

No need to remove the calipers

[@gavlarschannel2375]

@ Thanks!

[@SavioureG]

Hi! Not sure if this was answered but is it possible to fit a the 19inch street scrambler front wheel on a street twin? thanks!

[@mancavemoto]

You can with a bit of messing around, and you’d need to raise the mudguard. It will also throw the geometry out and slow up the steering a tad unless the raised the rear to match

[@EdA-dp3nk]

bike looks great! I was wondering if you would be open to showing the tools you used (torque tools) and exactly how you when about it. I'm new to bikes and I want to work on my triumph but would like to see exactly how its done with the tools you recommend. Again if you can. Can't wait to see what else you do to your bike... much appreciated

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, but I no longer own the bike, so there'll be no more updates

[@malemthounaojam5046]

Hi... I'm hoping to swap my street twin wheel with t120 spokes wheels (hoping to go for front wheel twin disc conversion)...... Can I use the Street twin OEM triple clamps and left hand (inner and outer) fork for this twin disc conversion (by replacing the Right hand outer tube with t120 OEM Right hand outer fork tube)? can you please suggests the changes and parts that will require for this upgrades?....

[@mancavemoto]

Good question, and not obe I can offer any help with.

[@semgroen3953]

I am looking for a pair of spoked wheels for my 2019 ST but so far no succes. The dealer tryed to fit the same accesoiry wheels as yours but the difference with the 2016 and 2019 ST is that the '19 is fitted with a Brembo front brake wich is just a little to big to fit with the spoked front wheel. Now i dont want to swap the Brembo brake for a Nissin to make the fit as that would mean less braking force.. Do you have a suggestion for a fitting setup on a "19 ST?

[@mancavemoto]

Interesting! I think the only option may be aftermarket wheels from someone like Alpina or Kineo?

[@chrisflux57]

Nice vid, thanks

[@mancavemoto]

Glad you liked it!

[@TheSifting80]

Where did you order the spoke wheel? Can not find the items in triumph’s website ;(

[@mancavemoto]

I don’t think they sell them anymore

[@TheWess450]

What is the rim width of triumph street twin? Rear and front both? Not the tyres though

[@mancavemoto]

Front 2.75in & Rear 4.25in

[@TheWess450]

thanks@@mancavemoto

[@arijitchief]

Hi, did you put 19" and 18" from the Street Scrambler? That would also make the bike taller, right?

[@mancavemoto]

No, the wheels are the stock size, 17 rear 18 front

[@benz201forever]

any link where to buy the conversion kit? thanks

[@mancavemoto]

The wheels were available from Triumph dealers. Not sure if they still have them on the accessory list?

[@fleshpie2129]

What tires are those? Will they fit 17” on speed twin? Love this scrambler look

[@mancavemoto]

Continental TKC80 and they do make them in 17”. 120/70 for the front I believe

[@Wabbit1961]

Can you take the stock wheels from a Street Twin and put them on a Bonneville T-100?

[@mancavemoto]

No sadly not

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers Richard

[@davieg69]

Are the spoked wheels the same size as the mags? You mentioned they are a tad heavier, any idea on actual weights? Cheers

[@mancavemoto]

Yes they are the same size, I didn't get a chance to weight them, but I'll try and find out

[@russellgoodban7068]

Could you not have ordered a set of street scrambler rims, that way youd get the 19 inch front wheel and tire choice. Surely they'd be about the same price too?

[@АлександрЦыган-к4п]

Hello! Tell me please! What bike did you get the spoked wheels from?

[@mancavemoto]

As mentioned in the video they are OEM Triumph accessory wheels

[@themechanicsingh4159]

Are spoked wheels lighter, does it made any difference in riding.feel

[@mancavemoto]

No they are heavier, so it will change the feel for sure

[@themechanicsingh4159]

So I should not change my Honda cb350 cast alloy wheels, to spoked wheels.as spoked wheels will not help save weight . And have to run tubetyres, not worth it as my commuting is on highway and mountains only.Right.

[@Himalayan-411]

Hi Tony Can i put street Scrambler wheels to street twin ?

[@mancavemoto]

You should be able to yes, although Triumph dealers will tell you no as they are not homologated. You’ll just have to be careful checking compatibility between years. There may have been some changes

[@Himalayan-411]

@@mancavemoto Hi tony Respect from india for such a swift response Your videos have motivated me to transform my street twin 2018 model to street scrambler Spoked wheels Scrambler handle bars I am not sure we can get those exhaust in india Very less resources available here!! But thanks you’re the best

[@gekieremarylene8680]

hello, where can i find those types of wheels (for street twin 2018)

[@mancavemoto]

These came from a Triumph dealer

[@MatteoSalvato]

amazing job! Do these fit the street twin 2020 model?

[@mancavemoto]

I'm pretty sure they do, nothing significant would have changed on the 2020 model

[@robertopernisco5673]

Have you tried to swap the front 18” rim with a 17” rim? Does it suit? I’m thinking to swap the stock rims with 2 17” rims

[@mancavemoto]

I haven’t no, and I’m not sure I’ve seen anyone try it either. Other than a wider tyre choice I don’t think it would make that much difference?

[@robertopernisco5673]

Views from the Man Cave ok thanks

[@robscherer]

Awesome! I'm going to pop over to your custom tank video and comment. I need to find someone who can do that here in the states.

[@mancavemoto]

👍

[@kingeric4527]

Hi Tony love your videos Are these the steel rims or the alloy ones (big price difference) and did they come with valves fitted ?

[@mancavemoto]

Steel Rims and they are for tubes only...

[@toddbecker2153]

So, I have an opportunity to get my hands on a wheel kit just like yours, (A9648040) for my 2020 ST. Another person told me that these wheels fit on 2019 and 2020 ST - but that you’ll need to get new brakes, because the brakes on a 2020 won’t fit with these? It didn’t seem like you had any issues with your fit - (assuming you have a 2019 ST) Have you heard of this?

[@mancavemoto]

There was a change in the brakes, but I don’t know exactly what changed. My bike was a 2016 Street Twin, which is why I guess I had no issue.

[@toddbecker2153]

Something about the Brembo Calipers with the 2019- 2020 Nothing a floating disc upgrade can’t fix. Keep up the great videos. You need another Virginia license plate for your background😆 Cheers!

[@mossevonmoscowiz]

@@toddbecker2153 Did you install these to your 2020 ST? I have 2021, planning to buy this kit, but does these fit?

[@wagnerlino3401]

Hello. What's the mark of the rows?

[@mancavemoto]

Sorry I don't understand the question

[@yucao5327]

Can I put T120's or T100's wheels into my street twin?

[@mancavemoto]

The T100 should in theory be a straight swap, but i'm not sure the T120's would be?

[@federicocresciani7556]

Fit the original tires on these wheels?

[@mancavemoto]

You could yes

[@federicocresciani7556]

@@mancavemoto thanks a lot for all your precious tips

[@federicocresciani7556]

Just one more info: have the wheels the code MT? I want to transform the wheels in tubeless and this code is necessary to confirm that the wheels are allowed to be transformed. @mancavemoto

[@JosefMaxwell]

I'm sure this is in another video, but what jack are you using to lift your bike here?

[@mancavemoto]

It’s a Clarke scissor jack, it’s been really useful

[@JosefMaxwell]

Views from the Man Cave Thanks!!

[@tinks43]

...and now you have a street scrambler. Looks beef Tony 👍🏻 did you paint the header fins or buy the black ones?

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Cotti, I ended up painting the original ones

[@joewetherell817]

Can you give me a link to those rims? Please

[@mancavemoto]

They are Triumph OEM rims

[@Bombsquad714]

What size are the new rims?

[@mancavemoto]

17 rear 18 front. They are the Triumph OEM rims

[@Bombsquad714]

@@mancavemoto Cheers. I've been searching for 17in front and rear wheels. The larger front wheel drives me crazy.

[@shawnbyrne234]

Tubed ? Or not ?

[@mancavemoto]

yes tubed

[@RicardoSilva-qp4bb]

The bike is looking great Tony. Personally I would put a higher handlebar on the bike, like the Biltwell Moto from your T100 build and the ST would look on par. Looking very good as it is though. One question. What wheels are those? Are they the same as the Street Scrambler one´s? I did not see any info relating this aspect on the video. Thank you.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks Ricardo, yes I wasn’t overly clear about that. They are the Street Twin accessory wheels

[@RicardoSilva-qp4bb]

@@mancavemoto hum... Where can we find the wheels Tony? Are they available on Triumph website? Never seen any on the acessory list on the website. Nor do I have an idea on prices, from wheel size, etc. Also, in the UK don't you have an MOT where they check the tyres and rim sizes? Looking great the wheels. I might consider putting a pair on my ST. But the MOTs here in Portugal will be a pain in the butt. Appreciate the help Tony.

[@mancavemoto]

Ricardo Silva yes they should be on the triumph site, I’ve put the part number in the description box. The MOT test will be fine, not issues with changing wheels here in the uk, they just need to be safe. These are exactly the same size as standard, as are the tyres

[@RicardoSilva-qp4bb]

@@mancavemoto Thank you Tony. Appreciate the feedback. I will look into it. Enjoy your beautiful bike. 👍

[@RicardoSilva-qp4bb]

@Views from the Man Cave One more doubt Tony. I've just checked the Continental website and the TKC 80 tyres do not appear in the 100/18 front option. I'm I looking correctly? The trouble with these dualsport tyres on the ST seem to be the measure for the 18" front wheel. I'm I missing something Tony? Thank you

[@raymorris952]

Nice vid as usual Tony, Question, why didn't you just buy a scrambler?

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks, haha yeah, well they didn’t come out until a year after I bought the Street Twin. If it had been available when I bought mine, I would have

[@kewintaylor7056]

@@mancavemoto in my country they can just buy another one... or just sold the old one and buy the scrambler.... Thoes biker in Thailand always do that,lol...

[@lmenzol]

Am I the only person who prefers the allows to the wire wheels?

[@renerodriguez6697]

Amazing tonny that what i want to do with mine

[@mancavemoto]

It’s taken a while to get there

[@splodge57]

The wheels do look nice but now you have tubes and being stuck at the side of the road if you get a puncture. Prefer tubeless myself.

[@mancavemoto]

You can still get stuck by the side of the road with a tubeless tyre! Tubeless are good, but it’s a price I had to pay with these rims. Any tubeless spoked wheels are at least £2k a pair

[@splodge57]

Just that tubeless have less chance of going down and more chance of a road side repair. But the new wheels do look good. Cheers.

[@mancavemoto]

True, problem with tubes is that they deflate faster. The rear is a tubeless tyre, but the rims sadly are not. You can of course carry a puncture repair kit, and tyre levers, and a pump etc 😂🤞

[@leewatkeys9065]

Have a desert sled and suffered a front tubed puncture about 6 weeks ago: long story but 8 hours recovery. Did research and use slime now which can cope with smaller puncture without deflation. Fingers crossed. Only puncture in 7 years so hopefully won’t have to find out any time soon. Think the wired looks are worth the risks

[@splodge57]

@@leewatkeys9065 front wheel puncture with a tube, lucky you never came off. Slow speed?. Manufacturers can fit a spoked tubeless rim but probably cheaper not to.

[@davidrcordeiro]

Metzeler Karoo street... better option in my view.

[@mancavemoto]

There are loads of choices for sure. Better option or different option, depends what you want from them, I wanted aggressive looks as I’m fortunate that this is a fun bike.

[@davidrcordeiro]

Views from the Man Cave If it’s for looks I fully agree... purpose wise... on a street twin ...mmm...you get my point. If it was a scrambler... no argue there.

[@mancavemoto]

Of course I get where you are coming from, this is for looks and it WILL be getting muddy! 👍

[@samuelhitchcock6219]

Nearly got a thumbs down for that pun at the start

[@mancavemoto]

hehe sorry Samuel.....no more from now on :)