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Spoke Wheel Conversion

  • old faithful
    old faithful
    15 years ago

    I am after a bit of guidance. I currently have standard Mag wheels on my 2007 XL.

    Can I just swap to spoked wheels that have bearings etc fitted and use the axles, brake rotors,etc. from the mag wheels or are there other bits required to do the job??

    Looking at the Service Manual it appears to be a fairly easy task?

    Kimbo.

  • sportytrace
    sportytrace
    15 years ago
    If you are only fitting up a single left-side brake (which I'm guessing you are) the rotors/discs and calipers will fit no problems. They changed the axle size in 2008 so make sure the lace wheel is from 2007 or earlier (and perhaps post 2003, not sure if anything with the wheels and brakes changed with evo to rubbermount). I think they may have changed the rear axle size in 2005 too, so rear wheel may need to be a wheel from between those years. The axles and all the spacers and bearings appear to be the same part numbers. Sprocket will fit both. Just add inner tubes and you are away. :)
  • sportytrace
    sportytrace
    15 years ago

    Thanks Thruster! I wasn't sure about the 2005s... was going to go look it up... you saved me .

  • old faithful
    old faithful
    15 years ago

    Thanks for the info guys !!

  • tils
    tils
    15 years ago
    hey old faithful,
    have you got spoke wheels yet?
    i have an 06 xl with spokes but am thinking i'd like the mags!
    maybe a swap if your interested.
    just a thought!
  • old faithful
    old faithful
    15 years ago

    Hi tils .... I'm interested in the swap.   Can we make contact and have a chat.  I live in Adelaide  ...  do you have email/phone number??  Old Faithful.

  • tils
    tils
    15 years ago
    yeah mate, sharntilley@virginbroadband.com.au, send us some close up phots and ill reply with some of mine so you can see their condition and all that.