Topic: Akront Rim Drilling Pattern

[Imago]

OK, here's a tough one...

I just bought these nice Akront rims on eBay, and they are winging their way to me now.

I took a chance on them as they are the perfect size for my 1976 CB750K, but I know they were originally drilled and laced to a Norton Commando, year unsure, although I believe both front and back brakes were drum type.

Question: Is the spoke drilling pattern/angle for Norton Commando hubs the same as for a Honda CB750K?

Worst case? I'll make a Norton fan happy.

[chewbacca5000]

I think they were used on alot of bikes.  I got these and am going to lace with stainless spokes.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WM2-1-85-X-19-40-hole-Akront-Italian-style-flanged-alloy-vintage-motorcycle-rim-/161474603859?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=hrnTgTrhtPLT3p2hEAvmd%252B%252BSa5M%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

http://www.ebay.com/itm/361105025797?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Imago]

I looked at those and liked them, but he doesn't have that same size in stock now... I asked.

Nice find!

[chewbacca5000]

I looked at those and liked them, but he doesn't have that same size in stock now... I asked.

Nice find!

I asked to pre-order and he said not too many people asking him.  I guess he sells out the second he gets them.  It might be easier to get a set of Lesters than to get a set of these.

They are very light and well constructed.  Little to no weld seem.  And the finish is very nice too.

As far a drill pattern I think those types of rims work on many vintage bikes provided the dimple for the nipple is the correct size.  I had to go with .28" nipple from Buchannan's and it fits perfectly no rim drilling for me.

Will have to drill the rim to accommodate beefier spokes, but I knew that when I ordered.  Now just to to decide if I want to go rear disk or drum.