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If you're looking for the answer to spoked wheels

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by coachholland, Jun 4, 2009.

  1. coachholland

    coachholland Member

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    I saw there was a lot of interest a while back, but the guy who did it disappeared and spoke in very broken English. This guy may have the answer.

    http://lexington.craigslist.org/mcy/1201296148.html

    He is partially though a bobber project and I noticed he swapped out the wheels for spokes. I emailed him about these forums, but haven't received a reply yet. If you want to give it a shot, he may be able to point you in the right direction.
     
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    his "bobber" is an XJ400; I don't know if I would try to put the BHP from a 550 let alone a 650 or 750 through that (chain drive) rear hub.

    I don't thin' this guy has the answer.
     
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    Spokes from a XV (Virago) are a direct bolt up. They are shaftys also, but very few and far between on ebay. Relatively expensive when found too.
     
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    An XS 400, and a SOHC one at that, came stock with spokes....
     
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    *stands corrected* :)
     
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    That's definitely a XS400 DOHC, you can see the little black oil seal half circle things on the cam cover.
     
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    any idea about the cast 'mags' from a vx?

    i love the straight 'spoke' look of those wheels so much more than the swirlys...
     
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