wheels

Hi, A couple of weeks ago I took off the black plastic piece that covers the whole on the left side of the front wheel hub. the part is obsolete so I'm hoping somebody can help me out and send me a spare. The early ones were metal and some aluminum so any would work. the Aluminum piece from...

Hi, A couple of weeks ago I took off the black plastic piece that covers the whole on the left side of the front wheel hub. the part is obsolete so I'm hoping somebody can help me out and send me a spare. The early ones were metal and some aluminum so any would owrk. the Aluminum piece from...

So I'm shopping for sprockets and chain for my '74, many of the listings are year specific, and many seem to differentiate between pre '75, and later(although Mikes does not). Are they different, or are the year listings bs? Thanks!

Im wanting to swap out my early model 34mm front end on my '76 for a late model one. My question is, will my front wheel, rotor and caliper work with a newer 35mm front end?

Hello all I just picked up a 1982 xs650 Heritage Special (well two of them actually). The good one I got running with some minor work ( fuel flush, plugs, battery, etc) but it needs rubber, big time. The tires on it are yokohamas front says 3.50-19 Y990, rear is Y987 130/90-16. I have...

OK used to use them on drag bikes in the 80's but the company that use to make them no longer around. So here's what I am looking for any info on company's that make or make pieces. Not looking for tube kits that have bearings in the middle they come loose. Looking for the real deal two gears...

This is the story of a PO trying to kill someone - me! I have been trying to work out why the front end on my chopper was tending to flop to the left. Well, yesterday found the nut on front wheel main shalft bolt was loose. I tightened and got to 58lbs of torque, new split pin and set off on...

i heard that the iron head drum wheels are 17mm. can anyone confirm this? or maybe it was the amf wheels? id like to run a drum up front and im looking for a hub. if anyone has any advice on this thatd be great. thanks

So I am not too familiar with how the old standard tire sizing works. I really like the look of the 4.50-18 rear and 4.00-19 front firestone military tires a few on here run but the price is crazy. I found the duro hf308 and really like the look and price. It comes in a 4.00-19 but only a...

Wondering if any of the gurus can tell me if there is a way to visually check what year my front wheel is. I have a 72 XS2 and a while back I realized that my wheel is not a 72. The wheel doesn't have the strange one-year floating rotor from the XS2, but I am not entirely sure which year the...

I have broken two drive chain link clips - and I was being as careful as I could be, so I wasn't doing it correctly. What is the way to remove these simple and much-needed clips without causing them fatal damage? I have just read the thread "How difficult is it to replace the rear drum...

Last night I moved the rear wheel back to tighten-up the chain and when I finished torqued back to 108lbs (that's tight). I was careful as I could be to make sure the adjustment was the same on both sides (to the naked eye it looks to be), and I did the old straight-edged pieces of wood...

I think this post needs to be here--Installed my new Speedo delete and now the wheel refuses to turn. Yes,I removed the drive gizmo! Tried everything I can think of. If axle nut is loosened,wheel turns fine. 1981 SH. When I put the stock speedo drive unit back on and tighten everything according...

I have recently acquired (2) 16x3 Fatboy wheels with MT-90 16 tires. Both are front wheels that I plan to use on my bobber build. My question is are any of you running them and if so do you have any insight as to what fenders I should be looking at (maybe show some pictures). I'm still...

Anyone have an opinion on tire pressures? I have a 72 XS2 and just put Conti Classic Attack tires on it. Do I go with the owners manual recommendations or what? These seem low to me. I am lost on what to do.

Anybody have an idea how many chain links it takes for a 6" stretch hard tail with 17/34 sprockets. I need to buy my chain soon and there is usually a 20 dollar difference in chain lengths of 130 to 150 links. Any first hand knowledge is appreciated.

back in the 70s and 80s somebody was making dual chains and sprockets (2 sprockets side by side and dual chain) mainly for drag racing but also for a street use version. is there anyone still making them or does anyone know who the manufactures were in the day

Alright so im about to finish up on my build. Its a typical tc bros hardtail, peanut tank. I know, over done, but i dont care, I like it. So Im about to cut the chain for it and realized there isnt much clearance between the rear fender and the chain. Maybe roughly half an inch. What is the...

Did Yamaha make a rear mag with a disc bigger than 16". I know about Omar's kit I'm looking but I would rather be a cheap ass. I'm looking for my 79 BTW.

What tires would look appropriate on my bike. I am keeping it stock looking. 1972 XS. I plan on making it a driver and want to put some miles on it but yet keep tires cool. Any suggestions?