Topic: 78 550K build - First Post - Couple of questions

[DiscoDave]

I apologize in advance.  I know "Search is your Friend", but I can't seem to generate any results other than no results found...  I've been riding almost 50 years, and I'm experienced on other forums (current other bikes are Valkyries (3+) and F800GS).  What am I doing wrong???

Anyway, first questions are:

1. Tubeless wheel swap - Doable?  Worth the effort?  Thinking CBR600F2 or F3.
2. Related, rear disc - Doable?  Worth the effort?
3. Front suspension swap - Forks only?  Forks plus steering head?  Is there a direct swap?

Thanks!

[calj737]

The embedded search isn’t working. Use Google, and the domain “forums.sohc4.net” to isolate the search terms only to this forum.

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You can do a full front end swap using All Balls conversion bearings, but will encounter a geometry change due to offset. Custom shop, CognitoMoto makes triples and front spoke hubs for modern front end swaps if you prefer, but you’ll run tubes. They also offer a drum-disc conversion hub for rear if you’d rather maintain vintage aesthetics but more modern braking.

[DiscoDave]

Thanks for the answers and clearing up the search question!

Not very interested in tubes or vintage aesthetics for this one.