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looking for a new set of wheels for the 550 project.
« on: February 10, 2008, 01:09:35 PM »
What are the wheel options for a 76 cb 550f?

Offline bryanj

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Re: looking for a new set of wheels for the 550 project.
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2008, 10:04:55 PM »
depends what machining facilities you have
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Re: looking for a new set of wheels for the 550 project.
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2008, 04:37:04 PM »
Wheel options are limited to imagination and budget.  Granted we are not all rolling $45k choppers with custom cut wheels around here but some simple modifications can fit a lot of options.  A common swap for those with spokes is to get a set of comstars (the mags you see on the supersports and some early 80's Hondas).  I've see GSXR, CBR, GPZ Ninja, and a whole mess of other wheels fit to a CB with some modification to the wheel or by having proper sized spacers machined.  If you have a particular wheel in mind, post about it.  If it hasn't already been done, you may at least get some suggestions on what to look out for.  Start reading some of the front end or swingarm swap threads for some more ideas.