Mag Wheel Swap

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15 Nov 2019 10:48 - 16 Nov 2019 05:41 #814033 by martin_csr
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I don't know. Somebody else might know. I pm'd the swing arm width of my 81 650-CSR >> compare your measurement >> measure from the center of the chain adjuster bolts. If that measurement is the same, then a 550 wheel will probably work but guessing. you would want one that includes the sprocket carrier & shock damper. The brake panels are the same. You should compare other stuff >> axle & axle diameter, bearings, etc.
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15 Nov 2019 10:58 #814034 by Kiddynamite8
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Thanks Martin.
I thought it would be a simple swap. When will i Learn NOTHING is simple.

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15 Nov 2019 11:00 - 15 Nov 2019 11:01 #814035 by martin_csr
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Nothing is easy on an old motorcycle. I still haven't installed shorter throttle cables. doh.
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20 Nov 2019 17:56 #814271 by Kiddynamite8
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Here are the pics

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21 Nov 2019 05:43 - 21 Nov 2019 07:23 #814288 by martin_csr
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1st pic. The brake panel assy is the same on the 650s & 550s.
some of the brake panel assys are black, so those have a different part number, but they're still the same.

2nd pic. If your swing arm is narrower, you still might be able to use a 550 Ltd wheel by using some of your spacers. guessing.
compare the actual center-to-center measurement of the chain adjuster bolts to the measurement I sent.
Also, the 550 Ltd Rr hub is ~ 4-3/8" wide.

3rd pic. sprocket carrier side of your wire spoked wheel. brake disk side of the cast alloy wheel. they aren't interchangeable.
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