Topic: 16" wheels on a CB750 / front and rear

[minenone]

Hi,

I'm planning to change the style of my '74 CB750 to a more fat tire look. At the moment I have the stock wheels. However, my question is if the front rim will interfere with the disc brake bracket, as the spacing between the wheel and the bracket is quite tight already now.? I would prefer to still keep the original disc brake setup and not change to a drum. Does anyone have experience about this? Thank you very much. Mika

[calj737]

The overall height is a factor, but more of a concern is the width. Bear in mind, short diameter rims with wide profiles will create spoke angles that are very steep. This will definitely create conflict.

From what I've seen, 17" wheels at maximum can hold a 2.15 wide rim on a CB. That's not very "fat". You may want to change your front end to an USD type to get to a 17" with 3.25 tire.

To confirm, you really need to take some measurements and watch the back side of the caliper for conflict with the spokes.

Hope that helps-

[Mini Mo]

Shameless I know put I just posted a 16" rim in the for sale section without seeing this post! Keep it in mind and good luck with the swap

[754]

If you want togoas fat as the rear wheel, the forks are to narrow, you needwider trees
 There is a narrower 16 from Honda,but it may be 36 hole.used ona small belt drive Honda.. It wesrs a 110 or 120 16.. That may work with a Yamaha hub.