Ebay 40 spoke Rims

[BigKev]

Hey, can anyone give me an idea on weather these rims can work for me. I have a set of 40 spoke hubs for my '81 CB750 but I have never build a set of wheels before.

In my mind if a rim has 40 holes and a hub has 40 holes then they should work, anyone tell me weather or not Im right?

Also, I think I may run 120/70R19's on them. Im not too sure about the setup so some knowledge here will be most appreciated.

Heres the Ebay link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/02305D-TWO-chrome-19-40-spoke-wheel-rims-Indian-Harley-Sportster-Scout-FXR-XL-/221124076093?hash=item337c05a23d&item=221124076093&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

-Kev

 

[Tim]

The holes for the spokes will be at different angles depending on the size of hub you're running - i.e. small spool hub for disk brake vs the large drum rear hub.

You'd also likely have to get custom spokes made by Buchanan's - figure $100 per wheel for that.

Ask the seller if either of the rims is drilled for a drum brake hub - it sounds like he knows what he's doing.

 

[VonYinzer]

If they're really from an Indian dealer, they're probobly for disk hubs front and rear.

 

[BigKev]

Thanks for the input fellas.

 

[crazypj]

They are relatively new rims, MT style is 1979 ish
Yes, you can fit 120 tyres on them, (you can go 130, if you can find a tyre?)
Spoke angle isn't too critical with steel rims of that type, just use 'metric' nipples (they are smaller diameter than HD ones)

 

[BigKev]

Well damn, he put the wheels on sale today. 50% off. Guess I have to get them now. I figure I can make them work somehow, if I have to use Harley hubs I will. Wanted to go rear disc anyways. I could always re-sell and recoup a portion of the money later. From what you guys have said so far I think they will work.