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XJ550 project wheel options.

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Gus, May 27, 2017.

  1. Gus

    Gus New Member

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    Hey friends,

    I have recently acquired myself an xj550 as my next project.
    I'm new to bikes. So bare with me a bit haha

    I'm not a fan of the twin swept spoke look of the stock wheels and wanted to know how hard it would be to swap?
    And also convert the rear to disk at the same time would be a massive plus for me.

    What wheels will easily fit in and still work with the stock twin disk fronts and allow me to convert to a disk rear?

    I am also considering converting the front forks to a newer style RWU or even USD so if there is a wheel and fork combo that I could swap around I'll consider that too.

    Thanks in advance :)
     
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    You can make Kawasaki wheels fit with a bit of fiddling. Spacers, bearings etc
     
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    Which Kawasaki wheels in particular are people using?
    Is that incorporating the rear drum? Or for a disk conversion?
     
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    Go to the showcase section and look at Robalf's 550 seca with wheel conversion
     
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