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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #75 on: February 26, 2015, 05:56:41 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on February 26, 2015, 05:48:12 PM
Or how 'bout this, a Tracy on Lester's.....


http://www.ebay.com/itm/151595329735?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

That is a nice bike.  Does look like he waisted time riding it before sending it off to ebay.  Exhaust is raw no paint.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #76 on: February 26, 2015, 05:58:49 PM »
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #77 on: February 26, 2015, 06:28:16 PM »
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #78 on: March 02, 2015, 06:22:44 AM »
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #79 on: March 23, 2015, 10:05:46 AM »
Not mine. Mine are in much better shape....

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Lester 19 inch front and 18 inch rear 1974 CB550 motorcycle wheels

Model # 20100

Taken off my 1974 CB550

Wheels are in great condition

Minor surface scratches and spots from wear and tear

Only minor surface rust in a few spots

Tires are old and most likely need to be replaced


$900 starting bid + $100 shipping...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251886239740?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #80 on: December 13, 2015, 09:42:25 PM »
Sorry bumping this after a while. I need to confirm Lesters use stock size wheel bearings before ordering them. Can someone please confirm?
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #81 on: December 14, 2015, 07:02:10 AM »
 My 550 Lester's use stock 550 bearings.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #82 on: December 14, 2015, 07:25:25 AM »
Mine have for CB750s
Done a few.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #83 on: December 14, 2015, 08:08:09 AM »
Quote from: Rusty Shackleford on March 23, 2015, 10:05:46 AM
Not mine. Mine are in much better shape....

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Lester 19 inch front and 18 inch rear 1974 CB550 motorcycle wheels

Model # 20100

Taken off my 1974 CB550

Wheels are in great condition

Minor surface scratches and spots from wear and tear

Only minor surface rust in a few spots

Tires are old and most likely need to be replaced


$900 starting bid + $100 shipping...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251886239740?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 ;)
Since when did the value of Lesters meet up with the value of a Kimtab magnesium wheel. Oh, wait, they never did, never will. Guy's dreaming if he thinks he will get $900 for a pair of Lesters. I think Jags link to one is more in the range of what they are worth. Guy had it at $199 and no one wanted it so now he's just taking offers for it.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #84 on: December 14, 2015, 08:34:37 AM »
The standard asking price for a set of Lesters with a 18 rear has been $1000 for a long time now.
Single wheels pop up from time to time, but a set brings more money as people don't want to piece them together.

The 19 front was used on MANY bikes so the value is lower.
The 16 rear is worthless to most

Fact is the 18 rear is hard to come by and guys want them.

I have not seen a set 19/18 list/sell for "cheap" in a while.

Is what it is.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #85 on: December 14, 2015, 08:49:10 AM »
I've never seen a 19/18 set for sale together on eBay only here.  The 18 rear wheels definitely go for a premium.  I got my NOS 19/18 for about $800.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #86 on: December 14, 2015, 08:51:22 AM »
They pop up from time to time on ebay.

Often the listing is ended and private deal is made.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #87 on: December 14, 2015, 09:40:55 AM »
Well i Got a pair..for sale  600 USD plus shipping.  18 inch front and rear. Suits cb 500/550 dont know If also Maybe 750   So If needed let me know.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #88 on: December 14, 2015, 09:42:34 AM »
Quote from: Folsoe on December 14, 2015, 09:40:55 AM
Well i Got a pair..for sale  600 USD plus shipping.  18 inch front and rear. Suits cb 500/550 dont know If also Maybe 750   So If needed let me know.

An 18" front is the ultimate rare bird for someone who wants 18" front and rear. I have only ever seen one other one for sale at it went for $300, fast.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #89 on: December 14, 2015, 09:57:08 AM »
Quote from: jaguar on December 14, 2015, 07:25:25 AM
Mine have for CB750s
Done a few.

Thanks Jag!

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on December 14, 2015, 08:49:10 AM
I've never seen a 19/18 set for sale together on eBay only here.  The 18 rear wheels definitely go for a premium.  I got my NOS 19/18 for about $800.

+1, another great thing about these forums, most put others' needs over greed. The member who sold me his pristine 19/18 set posted here first for about that price, can't wait to get it all done ;)

It is true, the 18" rear is insanely pricey, and in all honestly looks a lot more balanced with the 19" front IMHO.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #90 on: December 14, 2015, 10:26:07 AM »
The 16 rear is for choppers and comes with a decrease in performance.
Not that the Lesters are a race wheel.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #91 on: December 14, 2015, 10:37:43 AM »
I could say solid feeling on steering when ride with mag wheels on as oppose to spoke wheels
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #92 on: December 14, 2015, 11:42:06 AM »
Quote from: Folsoe on December 14, 2015, 09:40:55 AM
Well i Got a pair..for sale  600 USD plus shipping.  18 inch front and rear. Suits cb 500/550 dont know If also Maybe 750   So If needed let me know.

I just saw a photo of Folsoe's 18" Lesters.  I think that's a great price for 18" front and rear Lesters.  SUPER RARE.  They are used but will clean up nice.  I just cannot afford the shipping from Denmark!!
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #93 on: December 14, 2015, 12:48:43 PM »
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Since when did the value of Lesters meet up with the value of a Kimtab magnesium wheel. Oh, wait, they never did, never will.

It's funny.  I saw you bragging about getting a Kimtab cheap, so maybe the Lesters are more valuable than the Kimtabs.  These things aren't made of gold and subject to standardized values based on weight.  They are worth what they sell for on a particular date and time.  They are not the measuring stick of motorcycling excellence either.  Some would regard a running motorcycle more valuable than a static collection of rare parts.  I would.

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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #94 on: December 14, 2015, 01:00:45 PM »
Quote from: goldarrow on December 14, 2015, 10:37:43 AM
I could say solid feeling on steering when ride with mag wheels on as oppose to spoke wheels
+1, but then you can get that same feeling from a set of Comstars...but not many willing to pay the price of ugly wheels
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #95 on: December 14, 2015, 01:01:52 PM »
I acquired my NOS Lesters for approx. $800.  That is way cheaper than a set of newly-built, aluminum-rimmed wheels.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #96 on: December 14, 2015, 01:34:29 PM »
Quote from: Rookster on December 14, 2015, 12:48:43 PM
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Since when did the value of Lesters meet up with the value of a Kimtab magnesium wheel. Oh, wait, they never did, never will.

It's funny.  I saw you bragging about getting a Kimtab cheap, so maybe the Lesters are more valuable than the Kimtabs.  These things aren't made of gold and subject to standardized values based on weight.  They are worth what they sell for on a particular date and time.  They are not the measuring stick of motorcycling excellence either.  Some would regard a running motorcycle more valuable than a static collection of rare parts.  I would.

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The reason I got my Kimtab for $300 was because the guy selling it had no idea what it was worth. He only had it listed as a "Motorcycle Rim" with no Kimtab keywords that would have directed anyone searching to the wheel. You say " subject to standardized values based on weight." The Kimtab is magnesium and weighs 8lbs, are more rare than Lesters in quantity made. Why would a wheel half the weight and fewer in number be worth less? Granted there are people with more money than sense who will pay anything. The Lesters listed for $1000 in Canada may be there awhile. There are 6 listings on eBay for  various Lesters  right now, guess how many Kimtabs there are? That's right, none.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #97 on: December 14, 2015, 02:18:56 PM »
Quote from: Powderman on February 26, 2015, 06:28:16 PM
Did anyone see these. Not Lesters but  a deal on some Dowds
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301507337984?item=301507337984&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:B:WNA:US:3160&vxp=mtr

Good LORD, nearly $2K! 

Henry Abe's are cool and all, but that's a LOT of money.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #98 on: December 14, 2015, 02:56:12 PM »
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
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