'Metalflake Florida Orange" vs "Fireflake Royal Blue"

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Switched the "Orange" out for the "Blue" one on it now. (yes in some pics the Orange "looks" faded Red; but it is Metalflake Orange --- closest I could find after searching for years for a real "Fireflake Golden Bronze". Having only 175 miles on the full rebuild, actually started on second kick yesterday ... instead of a dozen or more it had been taking.
Even changed to low bars from the Hi-Rider "ape hangars" ... and will maybe change the rear wheel to the stock 19". Thoughts on the Blue vs Orange and rear wheel change?
'Metalflake Florida Orange" vs "Fireflake Royal Blue"
'Metalflake Florida Orange" vs "Fireflake Royal Blue"
 
i'm thinking orange and low bars. personally, on the fence with the rear wheel/tire assembly. BTW, what's the sizing on the rear wheel/tire?
 
I like orange and low bars. I think that the 18” wheel complements the Corbin seat well, but prefer 19” wheels front and rear with stock roadster seat.
 
For me Orange with low bars.... and as said above jury's out on the rear tyre
 
i'm thinking orange and low bars. personally, on the fence with the rear wheel/tire assembly. BTW, what's the sizing on the rear wheel/tire?

get rid of that awfull 16 inch wheel and keep the low bars. color is your choice.

The current rear wheel is a 16", with a Harley Davidson Dunlop mounted. :) (I like the "meaty" look of the 16" rear wheel) but if bill recommends to get rid of the 16 inch wheel; think I will temp switch to the stock 19" rear. Since my forks have the "Greg Fauth fork mod" ... they look about 2" longer than stock, but they are not. Perhaps with the stock 19" rear wheel it will look more ... "normal?"
 
The current rear wheel is a 16", with a Harley Davidson Dunlop mounted. :) (I like the "meaty" look of the 16" rear wheel) but if bill recommends to get rid of the 16 inch wheel; think I will temp switch to the stock 19" rear. Since my forks have the "Greg Fauth fork mod" ... they look about 2" longer than stock, but they are not. Perhaps with the stock 19" rear wheel it will look more ... "normal?"
this is just my opinion -- from strictly an aesthetics standpoint, the 16" wheel/tire assembly makes the bike look too heavy in the rear - doesn't look balanced. that fork mod you mentioned, probably doesn't help the overall balance look either. my 2-cents - probably wouldn't go much beyond an 18 incher in the rear. BTW, FWIW, i'm one of those guys that thinks a factory stock commando is a work of art - :cool:
 
I'm with Joe, I think it's because the rim shape is so high, the distance to the hub is what 3" ? the really short spokes make it look unbalanced. And of course the as the rims are completely different shape it stands out. I reckon if you could get a matching rim, it would look a lot better. On a purely personal note, although you have lost one of the Commando's unique style icons, I could live with the BSA / Triumph clocks, but the headlight ears need to be shorter by maybe an inch? and lowered.

I love both of the colours, and would keep both sets. (or is it one set and you've sprayed each side different colours ? ) ;) The orange really pops, and the blue looks great with the matching downpipes :)

That's my tuppence worth.

Cheers,

cliffa.
 
I remember a comment on this list in the past about a fellow using the 16 inch Harley wheel because it was the only tyre that could last any serious touring miles.
One does wonder how those shocks control all that mass. They have enough trouble with the stock rear.
Appearance wise Ill go with a stock 19" rim and tyre.
 
Changed the rear to the stock one, and I have to agree with the comments that it does look more balanced. I had the 16" on for a couple years ... and just got used to it. I now even prefer stock 19" myself at the rear now, although if money were no object I would try an 18". That's probably $500 to $600 though ... at least. Plus, I would want the "madass140" cush drive rear wheel too. This 850
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is a money pit for sure. Might trim back the headlight mounts too now ... as some posters noted, it does stick out a bit too far; and now I see it too.
 
Changed the rear to the stock one, and I have to agree with the comments that it does look more balanced. I had the 16" on for a couple years ... and just got used to it. I now even prefer stock 19" myself at the rear now, although if money were no object I would try an 18". That's probably $500 to $600 though ... at least. Plus, I would want the "madass140" cush drive rear wheel too. This 850 View attachment 16570is a money pit for sure. Might trim back the headlight mounts too now ... as some posters noted, it does stick out a bit too far; and now I see it too.
PERFECT!!! (not seeing the issue with the headlight mount - ???)
 
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