Fitting Strada Wheels To Terra

[MotocycleWriter]

I've found a set of Strada wheels that I want to use for street riding. I'll be keeping the Terra wheels for dirt. Kiwiape has a way to compensate for the tone-ring problem and provide an accurate speedo measurement so I know what to do there. Are there any other differences in the wheels I need to be aware of as regards installation? I'm guessing same axles, spacers, brake discs, brake spacing, etc. What about the sprocket carrier and sprocket? Do I want to go with a slightly smaller rear sprocket?

 

[Ogre_fl]

Everything from one fits or bolts on the other.

If you want a quick swap you will want each set to have its own brake discs.
I hated swapping the discs.

I only have the original cush hub/sprocket carrier, I don't have 2 sets.
While in theory changing the gearing with the rear might seem like the thing to do, I keep the same rear sprocket.
I find chains are much more tolerant to counter-shaft swapping than rear sprocket swapping as the rear sprocket and chain tend to wear into each-other.

I run one tooth higher on the front/counter-shaft sprocket when I want to keep the same basic gearing when running the 17 rear.

 

[MotocycleWriter]

That all makes sense. The discs ain't cheap (currently $286 on AOMC) so I'll be a' swappin' until I can find some used ones. Or some cheaper ones. Where's the best place to get the countershaft sprockets? I'm assuming they are the same as the pre-2-cylinder F650GS bikes. Might get a Kuba-link and drop the front end an inch. Would make a much more comfortable town bike.

 

[MotocycleWriter]

It just occurred to me that I have no baseline for the tires! These wheels are tubeless, aren't they? What size tires work well on these rims? I've heard good things about Shinko 705. Our Terra/Stradas have some stability issues. Is there any consensus on what tires provide good Strada stability? I have heard the 705s can be a bit wobbly.

 

[DandyDisco]

I've run the stock Tourance, Pirelli Rally Cross, Mitas E-09, shinko 804/805 and couple motocross tyres on the strada rims.
I did have a little wobble with the front rally cross but after scrubbing in and pressure adjustment all was well.
All those tyres could easily do 160 without a hit of any instability.

 

[Ogre_fl]

Yea the discs are expensive OEM new.
They are the same as the BMW so there are some less expensive aftermarket options.
I bought mine used off a low mile crashed BMW via ebay.

I am not a sprocket snob, I just buy JT sprockets from whom ever on the web has the best price.
I have 15, 16 & 17 tooth front sprockets that I swap between.
My last ones I bought were via Amazon. Just search for the JT part numbers for the tooth number you want.
Front = JT402-XX or JT402.XX
Rear = JTR5-XX or JTR5.XX

Hell yea they are tubeless, that is the major reason I run them.
I have been running the Full Bore M40 Radials in the old ADV standard 110/80-19 & 150/70-17 sizes.
I think the Strada stock sizes are 110/80-19 & 140/80-17
The Full Bores are similar to the Shinko 705's

I like them a lot as an all around tire with mostly road use.
They were a bit wobbly though at speeds over 70 MPH for the first several hundred miles.

 

[DeLewis]

I've had very good performance with Mitas E-07s on my Strada in addition to the stock Tourances.

 

[Baddrapp]

There are a couple of used rotors on ebay.

 

[glitch_oz]

Full Bores are similar to the Shinko 705's, I like them a lot as an all around tire with mostly road use.

I've had very good performance with Mitas E-07s on my Strada.

I settled on one of each for the dirt road/ asphalt mix I mostly tend to ride.
The Mitas for the front, the Shinko for the rear (sadly we don't get the Fullbores here in Oz).