Will the later style Comstar wheels fit on an 1976 wing in place of the spoked wheels.
If not,does anyone know a source to get a set of new spokes for the older wheels without spending a fortune?
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Re: 1976 WINGWHEEL SWAP
Yes they will and no I don'tchoppadude wrote:Will the later style Comstar wheels fit on an 1976 wing in place of the spoked wheels.
If not,does anyone know a source to get a set of new spokes for the older wheels without spending a fortune?
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second question
Are all the spacers and such the same between the spoke wheels and the Comstars?
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Re: second question
The only mod i had to do was shim the front brake caliper mounts. The distance between the brake rotors is slightly different.choppadude wrote:Are all the spacers and such the same between the spoke wheels and the Comstars?
Oh, and the speedometer pickup on the wheel is on the left instead of right, so that needs replaced as well.
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Yes; we can manufacture stainless steel spoke kits for the GL1000. The
estimated cost is as follow:
40, 8/10gauge stainless steel spokes w/nipples are $106.40 each front set.
40, 7/8gauge stainless steel spokes w/nipples are $109.60 each rear set.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to call Mon-Sat,
8:30-4:45, (626) 969-4655.
http://www.buchananspokes.com/
estimated cost is as follow:
40, 8/10gauge stainless steel spokes w/nipples are $106.40 each front set.
40, 7/8gauge stainless steel spokes w/nipples are $109.60 each rear set.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to call Mon-Sat,
8:30-4:45, (626) 969-4655.
http://www.buchananspokes.com/
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Buchanan wheels will send you a set of stainless Stock spokes for like $63 if I remember correctly. You can spoke a 16 in rear up using CB750 spokes according to Buchanan.
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