16\" rim on 77 kz1000 18\" wheel

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16\" rim on 77 kz1000 18\" wheel

09 Aug 2007 21:36
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I'm building a custom bobber that is set up for a kz1000 rear wheel. I have a 77 kz1000 18" wheel, but I want to run a 16" wheel. Can I relace the 18" hub to a 16" rim? BTW I don't want to run a mag wheel. This is only the second bike I've built so I'm still learning the ropes.

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Re: 16\" rim on 77 kz1000 18\" wheel

10 Aug 2007 04:12
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You definitely can relace the 16" rim to the 18" hub. It used to be the "thing" to do back in the day. You can get a 16" H@*$%@- D@$#*&^ rim and lace it up. They used to make spoke kits but I'm not sure if the do anymore.

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Re: 16\" rim on 77 kz1000 18\" wheel

10 Aug 2007 06:52
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you could just put an LTD rim on the back. they are 16" from the factory. (i believe anyway)

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Re: 16\" rim on 77 kz1000 18\" wheel

10 Aug 2007 08:50
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Most older LTD rims are mags and he's looking for spoked. Perhaps you can get a CSR rear rim to work. I believe they're 16" and are spoked.

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Re: 16

10 Aug 2007 13:02
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StreetfighterKz wrote:
Most older LTD rims are mags and he's looking for spoked. Perhaps you can get a CSR rear rim to work. I believe they're 16" and are spoked.

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aahh, i see. oops... sorry about that.:whistle:

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Re: 16

10 Aug 2007 16:24
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Buchanan makes spoke kits for a 16" buchananspokes.com/KawKZspokes.htm
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Re: 16

10 Aug 2007 16:39
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Heard this firm was also good.


store.eastcoastwheels.com/
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Re: 16

10 Aug 2007 16:43
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Perhaps a better link sans the mf little red x


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Re: 16

10 Aug 2007 16:48
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Stupid computer!

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Re: 16

10 Aug 2007 19:30
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