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Comstar wheel
« on: October 17, 2008, 03:41:54 PM »
I have 74 CB550, and I need to know if a comstar wheel for an 80 model CB650 will work woithout too much headache? Thanks for any help on this.

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Re: Comstar wheel
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2008, 07:31:05 PM »
This seems to be the new member question of all time. I know I asked it in less then 5 posts.
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Re: Comstar wheel
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2008, 02:30:04 AM »
NO
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Re: Comstar wheel
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2008, 03:27:32 AM »
Bryan - can you be more specific?

I'll post your response as a FAQ if you like...    8)
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Re: Comstar wheel
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2008, 03:40:56 AM »
I have 74 CB550, and I need to know if a comstar wheel for an 80 model CB650 will work woithout too much headache? Thanks for any help on this.
If you have drum brakes on both you are in the ball park.  If custom shims, spacers, or sprockets sound like a headache to you, yes, it could be a headache. One mans headache is another mans hobby.

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Re: Comstar wheel
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2008, 06:15:08 AM »
Sorry, Steve----bad night!!! Should have said

Front----Only as complete front end
Rear-----Only with specially machined parts (spacers Etc)

Comstars are so different and to de honest 'orrible wheels if work is needed
Semi Geriatric ex-Honda mechanic and MOT tester (UK version of annual inspection). Garage full of "projects" mostly 500/4 from pre 73 (no road tax in UK).

Remember "Its always in the last place you look" COURSE IT IS YOU STOP LOOKIN THEN!