23inch front wheel help!

[GoldToothGarage]

Searched around the site, found several options, just wanted to know the most cost effective way to run a 23ich front rim on one of my XS builds.

So far it looks as if a Honda XL250 23in front with a modified brake stay is the way to go.

Also wondering if anyone has relaced a stock front hub with to a 23inch hoop?

Any photos / descriptions would be the tits!

thanks!

 

[Punkskalar]

Cost effective? Well, if you can do your own machine work and fabwork, then you can make the axle work with the OEM forks, and fabricate a bracket for the brake stay easily enough.

Lacing to a stock hub is possible, but you'll want a rim drilled for that specific hub. The XL uses a conical drum hub, so the spoke angles won't be the same.

 

[MNXS650]

Check out my build thread I just got my rim back from buchanans a few days ago.

 

[RpNSht]

go with buchanans it will be cheaper and easier in the end...trust

Check out my build thread I just got my rim back from buchanans a few days ago.

 

[Rat650]

Cost effective? Well, if you can do your own machine work and fabwork, then you can make the axle work with the OEM forks, and fabricate a bracket for the brake stay easily enough.

Lacing to a stock hub is possible, but you'll want a rim drilled for that specific hub. The XL uses a conical drum hub, so the spoke angles won't be the same.

I have the 23" xl500 wheel and hub and looks like I should be able to turn the xs2 axle down a couple mm to make it work. Can you offer any suggestions on spacer dimensions? And what a bracket for the brake stay might consist of. I have limited access to a friends machine shop but it's a heck of a drive so I'm trying to be as prepared as possible. Any help is very appreciated.