I’m looking into options for lighter than stock wheels on my 85 VT500C and like the idea of spoke wheels, and see two options: ComStars converted to spokes or a set of VT800 wheels. Would either hub be bolt-on? Which would be easier to source? I personally don’t see the cost of getting a hub fabricated as being worth the minor weight difference, so I’m really only looking into swapping OEM parts between models. Thanks!
ComStar wheels on an 85 VT500C?
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chickenStripCharlie
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Just curious why those are your only two options?
If it's because those hubs fit with no other modifications, then I think I'd go with the latter. I've been reading a little bit about disassembling the comstars and converting the hub to spoke wheel, however, I've read some negative opinions of this.
People have said that the adapter kits for the comstar are nothing more than adapter plates with holes drilled for the spokes, but that those holes shouldn't be drilled straight through, but at a bit of an angle that better supports the spoke bases.
It is an interesting idea, but I'd be weary considering it will be the only piece holding you up at highway speeds.
I think most people choose an OEM hub designed to be laced and work around the issue of fitting the wheel in the forks, instead of working with a hub that fits and trying to find a way to add spokes
If it's because those hubs fit with no other modifications, then I think I'd go with the latter. I've been reading a little bit about disassembling the comstars and converting the hub to spoke wheel, however, I've read some negative opinions of this.
People have said that the adapter kits for the comstar are nothing more than adapter plates with holes drilled for the spokes, but that those holes shouldn't be drilled straight through, but at a bit of an angle that better supports the spoke bases.
It is an interesting idea, but I'd be weary considering it will be the only piece holding you up at highway speeds.
I think most people choose an OEM hub designed to be laced and work around the issue of fitting the wheel in the forks, instead of working with a hub that fits and trying to find a way to add spokes
I'm guessing because it's a shaft drive.
As far as mags go, I actually like the Shadow wheels a lot.
I see those as my only two options because they’re the only things I’ve read about that seem like they might fit.
I hear what you’re saying about lacing the ComStars but I’d consider using them even without lacing them because, from what I’ve read, they’re lighter than the mags. I’m more concerned about fiitment/which choice would even be plausible at this point. Do you know of any people/places I could verify fitment with?
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