Topic: Question about spokes

[Xavier823]

I am restoring a CB500K and want to replace the spokes, would CB750K spokes fit on my CB500K?

-Thank you

[chewbacca5000]

The 500/550 is 36 hole the 750 is 40 hole so I would have to say no.

[hondaron]

The front is exactly the same as a 750, the rear hub on a 500/550 requires different spokes than the 750, but is 40 hole.

I used 750 rim on my CB500, as it is 2.15 compared to the 1.85 that is stock on the CB500/550

[754]

450,500, 550, 750, 1000 wire wheels all. Use same hub..   But 77/78......looks diffferent.. But still interchanges..

[greenjeans]

I just laced up a set of wheels for a buddy of mine.  He has a 500.   We used a set of spokes from one of my 750s

[Stev-o]

  But 77/78......looks diffferent

Hey Frank...I've noticed that too. Any idea why they made that change?

[jonda500]

I am restoring a CB500K and want to replace the spokes, would CB750K spokes fit on my CB500K?

-Thank you

The front are the same, the rear may have different length elbows?
John

[RAFster122s]

Isn't the backing plate on the later rear hub also different?

 What struck me as odd is the ribs on the hub circumference are un-needed on a disc brake setup and yet the front hub has them.  A drum brake needs the cooling area/ benefits from it...disc brakes do not.  I wonder if it is merely to give them symmetry?

[Xavier823]

Sorry, I haven't posted a response. Thank you all for replying. I finally got a break from school/work and was able to order spokes for a CB750 and they worked perfectly on my CB500 hubs and rims.