Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => Accessories and Modifications - C10 => Topic started by: Charliedog on June 01, 2011, 07:52:46 PM
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I've searched and looked thru all the posts for the C10 and have not found a write up on doing the Mean Streak rear wheel conversion. I've seen references to the wheel being a direct bolt on, but what else is needed to complete the conversion. I would suspect something has to be done for the rear brake. Off the shelf or DIY?
Larry aka Charliedog
Bristol, TN
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Charlie,
I've been meaning to get the article back up in the FAQ section, but haven't gotten around to it yet. In the meantime, you can go here:
http://cog-online.org/clubportal/ClubStatic.cfm?clubID=1328&pubmenuoptID=35726 (http://cog-online.org/clubportal/ClubStatic.cfm?clubID=1328&pubmenuoptID=35726)
where the same article is posted.
EDIT: Now available here also:
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1292.msg13060#new (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1292.msg13060#new)
HTH,
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Murph can help you with the rear rotor;
http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=415 (http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=415)
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Also, as far as I know, the valve stem on the Mean Streak wheel is somewhat of a freak. It is a 8mm hole (same as Ducati) but the valve stem feature on he wheel is built up and the hole is deeper than any 8mm valve stem that I could find. Ended up buying a $25 Kawasaki valve that is of marginal quality. Look up the part # yourself and don't rely on the parts counter people to realize that the stem is a freak.
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The Mean Streak valve stem is Kawasaki part number 16126-1191. This is not included with a new wheel, but should be already on any used wheel you buy.
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I just reposted the article, you can find it here:
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1292.msg13060#new (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1292.msg13060#new)
Thanks for motivating me to finally do it! :thumbs:
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Thanks for all the good information and all the work that went into it. Just a couple of questions: Does the rotor from Murph have to be cut down to 280mm? And I have a 160 rear tire on the bike now, and it almost touches the feet on the center stand, I would bet anything wider would touch. What about a 160/60-17? I suppose a 150/70-17 would be too narrow for that wheel. BTW how wide is the Mean Streak wheel? TIA again.
Larry aka Charliedog
Bristol, TN
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The rotor from murph is a bolt on after you have machined .300 off the mounting surface of the wheel and procured one additional bolt - no cutting down required; that's only for the stock meanie rear rotor. The meanie rear is 17x5" and a 170/60 fits in there just fine. This is my exact setup. Some have had to grind or bend the center stand legs slightly, I didn't have to.
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If you are going to use the existing rear caliper you need a 280mm rotor. It is cheaper to find a front Nomad rotor, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-VN1500-01-Vulcan-Nomad-Front-Brake-Rotors-L-R-/160576975897?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2563223419 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-VN1500-01-Vulcan-Nomad-Front-Brake-Rotors-L-R-/160576975897?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2563223419) , as you'll have $150- or so in cutting one down and grinding it. I am running a 170/60/17 on my Meanie rear with plenty of clearance. I can't imagine a 160/60/17 or a 160/70/17 giving you problems. I think the Meanie wheel is 5". Good luck as you will love the results. It's given me a much more fun gearing for in-town riding. 8)
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As has been stated, the 170/60-17 will work fine. I have this tire, and have actually moved the centerstand up further than stock for ground clearance, and only needed to grind a little off the side of the one of the feet. The stand had plenty of clearance before I moved it up. A 160/60-17 tire is even smaller in diameter than the 170, and would increase the revs slightly more than the 170/60 does.
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If anyone needs the bolts for the rotor I have a bag of them. Bought them from a dismantler cheap. You only need one additional but I had to buy the bag, cheaper than one individual from the dealer and they had to order them.