Complete New Wheels From XS650 Direct

[Kevin Werner]

Yep, my bikes would probably have pedals, lol. The condition that this 500 wheel was in is my own fault. I got a freebie 500 Yamaha many years ago, before I even had a 650. I stripped it for usable parts, mostly just the metric nuts and bolts, then carted the rest off to my dealer's boneyard. There it sat for like 10 years, outside, lol. The dealer was nice enough to let me re-claim the rear wheel these many years later, for free I might add. But as we all know, free stuff doesn't remain that way for long, lol. But, this is my hobby so I don't mind spending some money on it.

The less you pay, the more it cost.

 

[Michael Fullston]

If you can find one, you can adapt a 500 cush drive hub for 650 use for less than half that. I've probably got about $150 into mine and that includes pretty much new everything (bearings, sprocket, rim, stainless spokes) .....

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I already have a TX500 wheel but need the lock nut Part No.371-25413-01 that locks the bearing retainer against the hub inside the sprocket carrier so if you know where I can get one of these that would be appreciated.

 

[5twins]

I'm afraid I don't. I see you have the early wheel. Mine is the later '74 or '75 wheel and doesn't use that part. But ..... you may be in luck .....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284231186316

 

[Michael Fullston]

Thanks, I have seen this listing on ebay & I might have to bite the bullet & purchase it but the shipping is a bit expensive but if I need the part then it is what it is.