willyt
XS650 Enthusiast
Hi guys bit of a long story.
I have done a bit of research on swapping the RD400 wheel onto my XS-1. I sort of fell into it as I managed to pick up a cheap wheel, 18inch, has 4 bolt sprocket so I assume it is off a RD400. Are there variations of the 18inch mag wheel?
After my research I learned that to make it work I need to have some spacers, disc and sprocket side and have a custom made sprocket with a specific tooth count or I screw with the ratio. So I got a blank sprocket and had it and my spacers made up at a machine shop. Laser cut from aluminum. I also picked up a disc brake swing arm, no idea what year its off but it XS, picked it up off a wrecker.
I then fitted the correct bearings into the wheel so it suits an XS axle. I had to made an internal wheel bearing spacer and a spacer each side of the wheel.
So I get all my parts together and get to work mounting it all. I am measuring up for a new chain and I realize with the spacer, which I have been told I will need, the chain is on a horrible angle, looks about 9mm out, the size of my spacer, so I remove it and it looks dead straight now. Obviously I wish I had mocked it up and had a decent look before spending a few bucks.
Has anybody else had a similar experience with the 18inch mag on an xs? I am not even sure that it is from the RD400.
Pictures to follow
I have done a bit of research on swapping the RD400 wheel onto my XS-1. I sort of fell into it as I managed to pick up a cheap wheel, 18inch, has 4 bolt sprocket so I assume it is off a RD400. Are there variations of the 18inch mag wheel?
After my research I learned that to make it work I need to have some spacers, disc and sprocket side and have a custom made sprocket with a specific tooth count or I screw with the ratio. So I got a blank sprocket and had it and my spacers made up at a machine shop. Laser cut from aluminum. I also picked up a disc brake swing arm, no idea what year its off but it XS, picked it up off a wrecker.
I then fitted the correct bearings into the wheel so it suits an XS axle. I had to made an internal wheel bearing spacer and a spacer each side of the wheel.
So I get all my parts together and get to work mounting it all. I am measuring up for a new chain and I realize with the spacer, which I have been told I will need, the chain is on a horrible angle, looks about 9mm out, the size of my spacer, so I remove it and it looks dead straight now. Obviously I wish I had mocked it up and had a decent look before spending a few bucks.
Has anybody else had a similar experience with the 18inch mag on an xs? I am not even sure that it is from the RD400.
Pictures to follow
