21 inch Front Wheel

Welcome from Kennesaw GA!

No idea on the wheel, but hopefully someone can help.

It has been done, but I've only seen a couple of VL800's with that upgrade.
If You have the skills to re-spoke Your hub into a 21 inch rim, it is possible.
Of course, all new (longer) spokes and a new rim, tire & tube would be required.
Otherwise, an expensive accessory wheel & tire/tube would be needed from a wheel vendor.

There are few aftermarket wheels that will fit the hub and brake rotor assembly on the c50. What is available is north of $3000. Not worth investing more than the bike is worth in my opinion.

Skrapiron said:

There are few aftermarket wheels that will fit the hub and brake rotor assembly on the c50. What is available is north of $3000. Not worth investing more than the bike is worth in my opinion.

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I agree. Thank you

Psyc0 said:

It has been done, but I've only seen a couple of VL800's with that upgrade.
If You have the skills to re-spoke Your hub into a 21 inch rim, it is possible.
Of course, all new (longer) spokes and a new rim, tire & tube would be required.
Otherwise, an expensive accessory wheel & tire/tube would be needed from a wheel vendor.

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I dont know why I didn't think of that. I've been working too much. Lol. I can definitely lace up a wheel. Thanks dude

Whiskey said:

Welcome from Kennesaw GA!

No idea on the wheel, but hopefully someone can help.

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Thanks brotha! I'm sure we'll be seeing more of eachother. Lol

Ian ShoeShine said:

I dont know why I didn't think of that. I've been working too much. Lol. I can definitely lace up a wheel. Thanks dude

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If you go that route, the diameter of the tire MUST BE EQUAL to the diameter of the OEM tire otherwise it will skew your speedometer and odometer readings. Both rely on hall effect sensors in the front hub and use the RPM of the front wheel to display your speed and calculate your distance traveled. Go too small and they will read fast. Go too large and they will both read really slow - which can result in an unintentional interaction with the local constabulary for failure to abide by posted speed limits.

Speedometer is probably already way off but the odometer may be important to you.

21s would look cool and the nimble response on the road. Pic of my 21s with Mezlers on the dragon.

Ian ShoeShine said:

Hey you guys! I'm new to this forum and hope it can help me.

I own an 08 Suzuki Boulevard C50 and would like to know if I can convert my front wheel to a 21" with out swapping the front end. If I do have to swap the front end, which will fit?

Thank you all for your time. I hope this works.

- Ian ShoeShine

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easiest way is flip-flopping the speedo sensor, sorting out spacers, a rotor and going with a VS800 front wheel.