Topic: Aluminium Wheel from Thailand

[Flying J]

I am going to get some aluminum rims for my 550. I want 18s. I was looking at all the options at Buchanans but am still unsure what to get. They all work out to be around $500. I found a set in Thailand. Any body used these? they have a set for a CB350. The 350s are 18 front and rear so maybe that will work. Seem like a good deal.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-CB550F-SUPER-SPOT-1976-Aluminium-Wheel-Rim-2pcs-/400186224627?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d2cf52ff3#ht_3941wt_935

[crazypj]

CB350 is 36 hole , CB550 is 40 hole rim so 350 won't work for you.
 I don't think the rims are a problem, they are probably all made in same factory for various manufacturers then stamped with different names.
 I would contact guy, ask about getting 2 rears only (or, if you can afford it, get 2 pairs and advertise the 19" as vintage flat track rims  )

[swellguy]

The price is good, no doubt. The fact that you have to wait a month is a bit of a hassle.
The Buchanan's are expensive, near $200 or more each, but they are drilled specifically for the spoke set you need and since I'm getting spokes from them anyways, I did order a pair from them.
You might also try billetboys, they have some different sized rims on ebay that might fit your purposes.

[Flying J]

I would still have to buy spokes from Buchanans for the front 18" wheel.