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18" rear wheel on a KX500

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triffecpa:
How popular is this mod?  What are the main advantages?  Is there another Kawasaki product (model and year) that be used as a donor, or do you have to do the "new rim/spokes/and relace" trick?  Thanks.  Tracy

Paul:
Extremely popular with the desert racer, the extra sidewall allows more rim protection with less chance of a "pinch flat". There are more tires available and they are generally less expensive. It is a very desirable modification.

Rick:
Yup, I'd like to have one if anyone has one to donate...

mikesmith:
Its a good thing,but I have a hard time dumping a good "19 rim thats never giving me a problem in all the rocks I ride in.

sdkx500:
Dunlop makes the Desert AT in 19" which, if your not a really fast and hard rider will give you plenty of protection. I used on a whole year and never had a flat. Then again, I ride REALLY slow. I did go to a 18" but only because I got a good deal (almost free) on a set of wheels.

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