wheels

Quick question: Is it OK to reuse wheel bearings after you have removed them and they are in good shape? I know their cheap, but every dollar counts!

Installed new brake shoes put it back in the hardtail and it won't budge... No chain is on so its not in geaR... I'm using the stock brake anchor if that matters

Hi all! As I may have mentioned before, I also have a couple of old RD350s, in addition to my 77 XS etc. I guess quite a few of you also have an old RD, or had one in the past, so here goes: I'm looking at getting new tyres for the stock-74 RD, I am not able to decide between period looking...

I'm looking to restore the wheels on my '77. I have absolutely no experience at all with wire wheels what-so-ever. Basically, I was thinking I just wanted to go with the "black out" look. Black hub, spokes and hoop. What's the best way to go about this? I have access to sandblasting and...

Hi Guys, I just noticed that I'm missing my lever return spring on my front drum I plan to run. part# 256-25157-00.. I've searched but haven't come up with anything yet.. Even ordered one that looked similar off eBay but it ended up about 1/8 the right size when it showed up in an envelope ...

I have a 1978 XS650 Special. Question is will a AVON SM 400x19 or 350x19 rear tyre on the front look alright. With a 500x16 on the rear. I know the rear will be right, but will the front look in proportion. Cheers :thumbsup:

got rims painted and new tires. bike feels much more nimble going from 130 rear and 100 front to 120 rear and 90 front width tires. now riding on bridgestone trail wings. damn things make the rest of the bike look filthy! :laugh: before... after...

Sorry if this is an old issue but the search function here doesn't work well for me. I bought the All Balls 25-1357 rear wheel bearing kit and the ID of the big bearing is too big, small side ID is fine and both ODs are good. Is a '78 E different from a Special? Fitment list says they're...

Hey all, new to the forums and a brand new 78' XS 650 owner. I'm starting to Cafe out this bike and am looking to get a nice beefy look to the wheels/tires. Currently, I have the stock mag wheels. I wouldn't be opposed to using those wheels with different tires for this year, but next year, I...

I've got an 82 Special I'm turning into a cafe. I'm having an issue with front wheel, the rim is bent and I can't find a special rim any where. I would like to convert to a 36 spoke since those rims are more avalible. Is it possible to lace a 36 spoke rim on the heritage hub? Or does anyone know...

Ok. 1975 XS650, pods, free-er exhaust, pamco, clubmans, brat seat, shock extensions, blah blah blah. First, the electrical issue. It is intermittent, but sometimes I have no turn signals (front led, rear incandescent, aftermarket flasher), horn, or brake light. Not sure about the tail light...

OK, I am new at this stuff, but really try to do everything myself, so bear with me...How the heck do you remove the dust seal, in order to get to and remove those tabs. I am gonna install the HHB speedo delete on the front wheel. Is the dust seal all rubber? Thanks, Jeff

In the reassemble part of my 74 TX650 restoration. Regarding the front wheel, on the rotor side is there a small spacer that goes between the fork and the hub? The Clymer manual (usually not much help) references in the exploded drawing a "special washer" yet does not mention it's position on...

looking to get 2 o-ring chains but don't want to pay 125 each bucks for then if i don't need too

Hi All, Has anyone converted the front wheel to a 16" wheel??? Also do any of you know if you can fit 16 x 5.0 tyres front and back with a standard frame, swing arm and forks??? Thanks in advance :thumbsup:

Hi All 5Twins told me to fit brass washers on the head bolts and put a link to mikes xs ... I looked and found some on fleebay but they are only 2mm thick rather than 4mm like the ones on Mikesxs :shrug:do you think it possible to double up the fleebay ones to get the 4mm or is that a no no :D...

My 83 heritage special and my buddys 82 xj650 out for a ride :D:bike:

Hey everyone, My bike came with a set of Avon MK II tires. Back is 5.00-16 and front is 3.50-19. Neither kickstand will work well without a 2 x 4 underneath it. The rear shocks measure 13 3/8 eye to eye. Do these tires have a taller side wall than the stock sizes? Would a different set...

Hey guys. I'm trying to finish my cafe project up before the spring is out and am trying to figure out what tire sizes to get while my bike is at paint. I'm looking to get some vintage tires and like the look of the filled up forks and rear. Just wondering what sizes to look at. I'm using...

any one ever remove the gold off of a 21" dirt bike rim it is aluminium not sure if its painted or if its anondised, it will sand off but its a pain in the but is there an easy way ??:shrug: