Topic: Maybe a Stoopid question, but can I use Aluminum to make wheel spacers?

[550_ko]

I've done a couple of searches on here and haven't been able to find an answer.  Looking on the web I have found companies that make them, but don't know if it would work for this application.

Basically it's time to redo my 550 front end fitted to a 350 twin.   The spacers I made before are heavy steel.  I have some aluminum round stock . . .  will this work?   The spacer on the right side has to be relatively thin as it sits inside of the seal.

Thanks in advance.

Jorge.

[dusterdude]

sure

[volz1fsu]

Some spacers are made from aluminum so it would be fine.  It is more expensive than steel and not necessary so that is why you don't see it as often.

[Surly]

Aluminum is no problem, but stay away from the hardware store anodized stuff. It's super soft and gummy.

[cb650]

I did when i tried a kawi wheel on the race bike. 



             Terry

[Clyde]

I replaced all the steel spacers with Aluminum ones in my T500 race bike
Regds Clyde