wheels

Anyone know the bolt size in the rear hub for the sprocket?

Which rear sprocket gives the closest ratio compared to using the overdrive gear in 5th ? 30T 31T 32T ? I've read lots of threads and none of them seem to answer this question. I'm trying to decide whether to go for the overdrive 5th gear and retain the standard gear ratios in the other gears...

what wheel and or hub is this any info would help it's laced to 21" rim xs650 front axle fit's, need to know so I can get speedo drive and hub spacer( fits right side of hub )

On the bolts that secure the brake disc to the front hub and the sprocket to the rear hub, is anyone using wave washers instead of the stock folding tab locks? I'm thinking about possibly going to button-head socket screws next time a wheel needs to come off for a cleaner "look", but absolutely...

Hello all again, I am looking to get an alloy XS650 single disc front wheel for my project. I am having trouble finding one here in England. I bought a back alloy wheel no problem. I see a lot of Yamaha models run the same looking wheel but which ones are a direct fit in to XS650 447 forks. I...

New to the forum so bear with me I suppose. Yesterday I bought a pair of nearly matching 75 Yamaha 650s for me and my brother. The only thing not matching is the front wheel on mine, it is a star mag. I have a friend giving me a leftover wire rim from his 650 project but I want to know if anyone...

Just checked, and they sell the spokes, but no rims. Only the 64 spoke rims... wtf?

Not sure if this is normal or not, but don't think it is. When I hold my front brake and try to rock the bike back and forth the front wheel moves back and forth just a little and makes a clunk sound. Is this worn bearings? Or? I really appreciate any help, Thanks!

So most xs650's had the mag wheels, seems regardless of model. Also I know 18s only came on standard models, and heritage models had the 64/48 combo. I believe 74-76 standards had the shouldered H type wheels, right? Heres where things get a bit muddy for me... I know the mags are aluminum...

Has anyone done this? Im considering lacing a 19x2.15, or maybe 1.85 rim to my rear hub. Just wondering about spoke length, angles etc... Thanks in advance.

anybody have any easy tricks? thanks

Hi all, I'm preparing for a 9000 mile trip around America, and I would like to make speeds of 60-70mph more comfortable (lower rpm). I have the stock 17/34 setup right now. I figure since my chain needs replacing, this would be the time to change sprockets. So basically, would 17/32 be a...

Hi, As title states, can people post pictures of their XS, or bikes they know, that have 18/18 wheels? (front and rear) I'm trying to decide on my front wheel size and some inspiration will help a lot, im building a hardtail but any pics at all would be great! Thanks in advance.. Rich

As always, I remember that I need to order a part when my bike is not in front of me. Can someone give the OEM chain length please. I think its 104, can someone please comfirm. Thanks

I seem to have a problem tightening the castellated nut to the correct tension on the rear axle following replacing rear wheel bearings and seals. 1979 2F0 Special ll US import When I tighten the nut to even a reasonable hand tightness the rear wheel practically locks up with friction ? When...

Does anyone know of an alternative method to reaching Mikexs?I have been having a wheel issue with them regarding short spokes in there 16" rear wheel kit. Basically im trying to figure out why i received spokes that are short and dont fit, and all i get is the run around on top of only ONE...

Hi, been out of the mix on working on my bike....just got the back wheel polished, and the drum brake hub polished. Now I need to buy some spokes and some wheel bearings to get the wheels finished. Looking for help on which set of All Ballz I need here. I don't know the year of the wheels, but...

I'm in the process of my first build and jumped the gun and got a set of fatboy wheels dirt cheap. I've always liked the look of the fatboy wheel, has a "mad max" kind of vibe to it. My problem is is that I'm doing a brat style build with the stock swing arm. I'm unsure as to whether or not...

I have a 1982 Heritage special, I found the right spoke kit for the rear wheel, but not sure if http://www.mikesxs.net/product/19-0065.html this is the correct one for the front wheel? I didn't notice when I took it all apart if there were two different inner and outer spokes. Here is a...

I would like to know how you like them. Do you ride long distances or neighborhood cruising? high speed, wet/dry etc... maybe compare them to other vintage tires. One thing I've seen in pics is that they look dirty, like old dusty tires, maybe it's just the pics.