Spoke wheels conversion?

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Spoke wheels conversion?

14 Jun 2008 08:04 - 14 Jun 2008 08:07

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Is it possible to put kz650 spoke wheels on my kz650C (mag wheels) without too much modification? The spokes have a rear drum and a 1 disk up front while my bike currently has 1 rear disk and 2 front disks. Thanks for your help.

1978 KZ650C

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Re: Spoke wheels conversion?

15 Jun 2008 07:42

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you can easily put a 2nd disk on the front just pull the chrome cover for the mount holes but i would look for a rear spoke with disk instead of drum

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Re: Spoke wheels conversion?

15 Jun 2008 09:29

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So it's not a problem with fit? Are there any downsides to spoke wheels other than rusting?

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15 Jun 2008 12:04 - 04 Dec 2008 06:40

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Re: Spoke wheels conversion?

15 Jun 2008 12:28

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JMKZHI wrote:

EasyRider1 wrote: ... Are there any downsides to spoke wheels other than rusting?

Yes. Spoke wheels are quaint. Mag wheels are cool. JMK.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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15 Jun 2008 13:02 - 04 Dec 2008 06:48

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Re: Spoke wheels conversion?

16 Jun 2008 18:48

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Come on guys! There's NOTHING wrong with spoke wheels, even with modern sportbike suspension.

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Re: Spoke wheels conversion?

16 Jun 2008 19:07

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Is there a rear spoke wheel that has disk brakes, I have not seen one yet, probally just no looking in right area

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17 Jun 2008 06:13 - 04 Dec 2008 06:49

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Re: Spoke wheels conversion?

19 Jun 2008 20:05 - 19 Jun 2008 20:10

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yes some of the 1000's use spoked rims with a disk brakes, but i don't know what models for sure.

Edit::
haha here are some member pic's

kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_ponygal...tail&id=103&Itemid=6

kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_ponygal...tail&id=104&Itemid=6

I am actually looking for a kz1000 rim with a disk on it, I would like to run spoked wheels as I am thinking they will be lighter than any mag's

1977 kz650 c1

bought it because I was told it would never run again...I like to prove people wrong.

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Re: Spoke wheels conversion?

20 Jun 2008 02:24

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so did the 750 twins:)

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