Spoke wheels for a KZ550?

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09 Feb 2008 16:19 #193674 by eslaterb
Spoke wheels for a KZ550? was created by eslaterb
I'm making a cafe racer out of my '81 KZ550 A, and I think a set of spoked wheels would really look cool and give it a real classic look. Does anyone know If they have spoke wheels for the KZ550 or if there is some other bike (CB550?) whose spoke wheels might fit?
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Eric
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09 Feb 2008 17:33 #193680 by jjdwoodman
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Rear wheel from a 650 will fit. Don't know about the front. Some around here say no, but I haven't personally verified that yet.B)

Good luck and if you get any good info make sure to post it... I have a rather funny looking 550 cafe myself.;)
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09 Feb 2008 17:41 - 03 Dec 2008 20:26 #193682 by JMKZHI
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21 Feb 2008 10:49 #196057 by eslaterb
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Would having the 16" on the back change the ride? Would I have to drop the front or could I get a big enough tire that would compensate for the difference?
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Eric
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21 Feb 2008 14:13 #196094 by hannah1
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Use the CSR hubs (if they fit) and lace up some nice 18's . 2.5" Fr and 3.0" Rr . It will give the proper look and proportion for a cafe style bike , unlike the the cruiser-like 19/16 combo .

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