Lacing 17" hoops on old hubs.

[kawasakifreak77]

Not exactly sure where this should go so mods please move to a place you might think be more appropriate if this isn't.

I've been at this & researching for awhile. Found a tiny bit of info / pictures around & thought I'd show what I've done if anyone else is interested. This took a lot of espresso, stupid luck, a tape measure & google, lol!

This is a Honda CB750 17x2.5 hoop laced to a Kawasaki KZ650 front hub with KZ650 REAR spokes.

& this is a CB750 rear drum hub with the original 17" spokes laced to an ALUMINUM 17x3.5 late model Triumph hoop.

It is WAY lighter than the stock wheel!

Before I decided to go with the GS1100 arm swap, I laced the same Triumph hoop to the KZ drum hub with the CB750 spokes. The KZ has a 17mm axle, the GS arm has a 20mm axle & the Honda hub has the bearings for it. Plus I already had the Honda hub laying around from robbing the hoop off it for the front end.

So here's what I've got now.

Before I tackled this project, I had no idear about lacing, never read five minutes on the subject. It is quite simple, I've gotten to where I can lace a wheel easily in less than an hour (this isn't truing, I don't have the equipment so I just leave it to the pros right now). Hope this might help someone out down the road, just thought I'd share!

 

[bikeboy]

This is a Honda CB750 17x2.5 hoop laced to a Kawasaki KZ650 front hub with KZ650 REAR spokes.

Before I tackled this project, I had no idear about lacing, never read five minutes on the subject. It is quite simple, I've gotten to where I can lace a wheel easily in less than an hour (this isn't truing, I don't have the equipment so I just leave it to the pros right now). Hope this might help someone out down the road, just thought I'd share!

nice work fella. I'm going to be looking at options soon for a cb400/4. I was thinking wider 18", but wider 17" would be better again.

cheers
ian

 

[crazypj]

I don't have the equipment so I just leave it to the pros right now).

Of course you do, the swing arm holds wheel, only need a couple of wire pointers and a spoke wrench

PJ

 

[Rocan]

Of course you do, the swing arm holds wheel, only need a couple of wire pointers and a spoke wrench

PJ

i concur. working in a bikeshop ive trued around 50 or so wheels in the 5 months ive worked there... and built about 10 of those from scratch.


truing isnt all that difficult. you can never get them 100% perfect. truth is, it doesnt really matter. the tire is off by way more then the rims trueness. i mean, you can get it DAMN close, but there will always be an almost invisible amount of play if you look at it carefully.

just take your time, keep the tension even, and tighten the spokes on the side that is farther from your marker, or loosen the other spokes slightly. a well built wheel wont need a crazy true job. remember that they tighten regularily if you look at them from the top (inside the rim) so when you tighten them with the nipples on the bottom, it looks like your tightening them counter clockwise.

i should videotape myself truing up a motorcycle wheel and post it....

 

[kawasakifreak77]

nice work fella. I'm going to be looking at options soon for a cb400/4. I was thinking wider 18", but wider 17" would be better again.

cheers
ian

Thanks man, How wide are you looking for in a 17"? I'm not using that CB750 hoop anymore & it's just sitting here...

In more recent news for all us vintage motorcycle buffs here running 19's on front...

Would you like to reduce your rotating mass for better handling?
Would you like to properly mount up pretty much any 19" tire made?
Would you like to bling out your front end for about 70 bucks?

Wammo! A new 19 x 2.5" (WM4) german made replacement HD wheel in Aluminum laced right up to my KZ650 front hub!

I can't wait to get all this together & go like a madman up some sweeping dirt roads with new shinko 705s!

 

[m357.5]

I see the Custom Chrome box....whats the part # if you dont mind sharing ;D I have a KZ650 Hub and wouldnt mind swapping my mags out on my bobber project.

 

[kawasakifreak77]

I don't know which number on the box is the PN so I'll do ya one better. Here's the wheel!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270451592812&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2221wt_939

If you don't have spokes, I happen to have a new set laying around if you need 'em. I also have most the parts (need to make lines for your application) to put dual disks on a KZ650 hub, interested?

 

[Wee Todd]

"This took alot of expressos" I laced and trued just one wheel,,,and it required many pints ;D,,,if you can build a wheel ,,you can true it as well