Topic: Anyone mount a front 19" Comstar rim to a rear hub?

[Retro Rocket]

The challenge starts when people say it can't be done..

Oh it can be done Frank, I don't think anyone is saying otherwise, its just that a better wheel would be a great starting point, riveted wheels aren't the best option for this conversion, add some pretty decent skills, time, planning and patience would be required to make it all work, Time better spent on something worth while, I just think its a complete waste of time and money on a dirty old comstar...

[754]

Some of the stuff being made in the Valley here is pretty wild. Sometimes its a collaborative effort, sometimes it's a guy doing mostly himself, or a bit of consulting along the way..
 I am talking boats, snow machines, motorcycles, and more..

 The rim section of a Comstar is quite nice, it's the spokes that gotta go.. Too bad rims are not wider.....

[Retro Rocket]

Some of the stuff being made in the Valley here is pretty wild. Sometimes its a collaborative effort, sometimes it's a guy doing mostly himself, or a bit of consulting along the way..
 I am talking boats, snow machines, motorcycles, and more..

 The rim section of a Comstar is quite nice, it's the spokes that gotta go.. Too bad rims are not wider.....

The rim section is quite good, rims can be widened as well, make your own hub and spokes or use an alternate hub and make your own spokes   

[jordanp]

You guys are rad, thanks for the input.

Good point about having him make a whole damned wheel haha...

I also like the 18 front and rear, but to me, nothing says badass like gnarly flat track rubber on 19's....and a Darwin Award.

[754]

Run this by your machinist buddy for a real tracker look.
Start with a Honda 4 19 inch disc brake hub. Now build knockoff sides that bolt on. Sprocket one side, disc on the other.. And knockoffs..... Can't get more dirt track looking..

[jordanp]

I like it!

[scunny]

thread hijack, I like my comstars, hated them when they came out but now, have grown to like them.
learn to not jump at peoples opinions you don't like jordanp, consider them and pick out the bits you either like or discard the ones you don't.
fark I'm getting old

[seanbarney41]

+1 Scunny...people are always hatin' on the Comstars.  I guess people just think they spoil the vintage looks of a vintage bike.  They are just plain better than the stock steel, spoked, eggs that Honda used up until then.

[70CB750]

I used them in my built and I am trying to find some tubeless comstars to use in the future.

But why did Honda later turn them inside out, that's beyond my comprehension 

[FunJimmy]

Haters will hate, Jordan.
It's a bummer but you see it from time to time on this board.

You wanna see how bad it can get, check out the Steampunk thread.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,136511.msg1537452.html#msg1537452

[Retro Rocket]

Haters will hate, Jordan.
It's a bummer but you see it from time to time on this board.

You wanna see how bad it can get, check out the Steampunk thread.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,136511.msg1537452.html#msg1537452

Totally unnecessary post Jim, Jordan has come around and been cool since he worked out the forum and its idiosyncrasies, He's also getting tons of useful information, and from what i can see, he appreciates it. What do you want him to do, trawl the forum, with your help, to find people to dislike...come on man !!. Also, i think the phrase "haters gonna hate" is rather childish, i assume you do know and understand the meaning of "hate", I see no hate here what so ever.... 

[FunJimmy]

Totally unnecessary post Jim, Jordan has come around and been cool since he worked out the forum and its idiosyncrasies, He's also getting tons of useful information, and from what i can see, he appreciates it. What do you want him to do, trawl the forum, with your help, to find people to dislike...come on man !!. Also, i think the phrase "haters will hate" is rather childish, i assume you do know and understand the meaning of "hate", I see no hate here what so ever.... 

My bad. I've never been good with lyrics or quotes.
SB "Haters Gonna Hate"!

Meaning:

Haters Gonna Hate is a catchphrase used to indicate a disregard for hostile remarks addressed towards the speaker. This expression has its roots in American hip hop, and spawned an image macro series featuring pictures of celebrities, animals and cartoon characters strutting or posing in a conceited manner.

More if interested.
http://netforbeginners.about.com/od/readerpicks/fl/What-Is-Haters-Gonna-Hate.htm

[Retro Rocket]

Totally unnecessary post Jim, Jordan has come around and been cool since he worked out the forum and its idiosyncrasies, He's also getting tons of useful information, and from what i can see, he appreciates it. What do you want him to do, trawl the forum, with your help, to find people to dislike...come on man !!. Also, i think the phrase "haters will hate" is rather childish, i assume you do know and understand the meaning of "hate", I see no hate here what so ever.... 

My bad. I've never been good with lyrics or quotes.
SB "Haters Gonna Hate"!

Meaning:

Haters Gonna Hate is a catchphrase used to indicate a disregard for hostile remarks addressed towards the speaker. This expression has its roots in American hip hop, and spawned an image macro series featuring pictures of celebrities, animals and cartoon characters strutting or posing in a conceited manner.

More if interested.
http://netforbeginners.about.com/od/readerpicks/fl/What-Is-Haters-Gonna-Hate.htm

It seems you completely missed the point of my post Jim, did you read the first part...? 

[FunJimmy]

It seems you completely missed the point of my post Jim, did you read the first part...?

You mean this part? V

Totally unnecessary post Jim, Jordan has come around and been cool since he worked out the forum and its idiosyncrasies

Maybe I did. Let's see.
Buddy posted a question to the forum and you Lamb Basted him for asking about something that you didn't agree with. Others climbed on the band wagon and you guys went for a joy ride insulting and belittling him for his inquiry. Sound about right? Now you're suggesting everything is Kosher cause he’s worked out the forum idiosyncrasies. OK.

Whatever makes you feel better Brother, but remember, you're a SOHC Ambassador. With great power comes great responsibility.

[Retro Rocket]

It seems you completely missed the point of my post Jim, did you read the first part...?

You mean this part? V

Totally unnecessary post Jim, Jordan has come around and been cool since he worked out the forum and its idiosyncrasies

Maybe I did. Let's see.
Buddy posted a question to the forum and you Lamb Basted him for asking about something that you didn't agree with. Others climbed on the band wagon and you guys went for a joy ride insulting and belittling him for his inquiry. Sound about right? Now you're suggesting everything is Kosher cause he’s worked out the forum idiosyncrasies. OK.

Whatever makes you feel better Brother, but remember, you're a SOHC Ambassador. With great power comes great responsibility.

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Jim, stop being such a soft c0ck mate, here's my original post, I fail to see where i "lambasted him", does saying WTF make you feel sad Bad ?.. I said what the F#@k  because i'm surprised that anyone would go to that extent on a dirty old comstar, i still hold that view, I've since explained given my reasons why  and was thanked for the input, all was sailing along well till you decided to turn up and stir the pot...
My original post

I think the main reason you didn't find it because, what the f@*k for...?   You do realize there's no cush drive, sprocket mount, its a twin disc hub very few, if any rear 19 inch tires, Spoke lengths are different so there's no pulling a front wheel apart and joining it to a rear center..and, did I say, WTF for

  Followed by a smile and a wink and what ever the other thing is...

There are no problems here at all except for you stirring sh1t, Jordon was originally pissed off about a post that was deleted, I didn't read it so I have no idea what was said, except something about Darwin..I'm a motorcycle enthusiast, i'm certainly not trying to be anything else, if you wish to be holier than thou then go right ahead but i'm sure that wouldn't involve trashing someones perception of the forum by linking to useless, irrelevant posts from a year ago... Have you anything to offer of use in this conversation or did you just come here to whine..?  Really dude, your post was late and the link unnecessary... Jordan sounds like a nice guy, lets leave it at that....

PS   Its the fact that we are all different that makes this place so good....

[jordanp]

I love old honda motorcycles!! Yayyyy

[Retro Rocket]

I love old honda motorcycles!! Yayyyy

Who was Wilbur...?   

[Lostboy Steve]

Wow, you guys are fun!.

People have been disassembling comstar wheels for a while now and they go back together no problem.

I love the look of a set of 19's on flat track bikes and was curious if anyone had done it with comstars.

Not sure who pissed in all of your cheerios but hey, thanks for the replies I guess! Maybe I should ask this question on another forum.

Thanks,

J

I love it when people tell me NO because it makes me want to do it that much more.

[jamesbekman]

If you are doing the 19" inch rim in the back you are going to have to run a disk and caliper obviously...  Which would be the hardest part.  Id just keep the 18" comstar rim on the back with the drum brake and call it a day and throw money at something else.

[strynboen]

i like my comstar..if they can hold on  a old dirty 105 hk cbx..they are solid...but later vhel they start paint them..they vent ugly...