WINGIPEDIA - GOLDWING WHEELS 1975-1984

[rcmatt007]

there was also a lester 18" rear wheel

and then a star front wheel (mfg unknown)

[sunnbobb]

Perfect Rodger, I knew there were some options on the Lesters, wasnt sure what they were. Aspy, I;ll use the cropped photos, thanks

[82aspy]

i'm sure i can find 'clean' pix of just wheels if that helps

i think the one pix is a front wheel off a early magna but no one else has confirmed it

that wheel was also on the last year cx650 series and prob other models

if i'm correct then other year/model magna wheels will work as well as prob sabre wheels, fronts anyway

http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_trksid=p ... &_from=R40

[HOTT]

Great reference guide ! With a little add copy to boot.

thanks Richard

[alwing17]

Lester made a 19" front and an 18" front. Rears were 16" and 18" In 6 bolt rotor pattern and 5 bolt ('78-'79)

[duke182]

That invader is awesome

[rcmatt007]

Lester made a 19" front and an 18" front. Rears were 16" and 18" In 6 bolt rotor pattern and 5 bolt ('78-'79)

I believe Kobou (?) from Joplin has 18 front and back on a 78.... rare as hens teeth

[ericheath]

I have an 18" back on my Hybrid 77. It helps with rpm a little, but it's hard to find anyone who makes 90 height tires any more. I currently have a 140/80/18 and it is really no bigger than a 130/90/18 which is stock. I would love to find a 150/90/18. I think it would fit because the swing arm is actually bigger in that direction rather than smaller as when trying to fit a 140/90/16. The only ones I've seen are off-road treads.

[Briang]

Fascinating the depth of detail which this site is accumulating. Bravo

[Motowalt]

I'm getting ready to have a rear Lester and front 83 mag wheel powdercoated...

The Lester has a small area along the edge of the rim that is mildly pitted...



1. How should that be repaired before powdercoating? ie JB weld, liquid metal, aluminum welded?....

2. What preparation should be done by me before taking the wheels to the powdercoater?
(remove valve stems and wheel bearings or leave them in and replace them afterwards etc...)...

[sunnbobb]

Sand paper it smooth.

[rcmatt007]

take all the things off before powder. as for the pitting, lester wheels weren't baby bottom smooth brand new

[sunnbobb]

1. added clarified 78-79 comstar differences
2. added star front wheel
3. added cx500t wheels
4. corrected typo re: rear lester wheel
5. added link to lester history.
6. added copy regarding lester sizes

[sunnbobb]

Added polished Comstar wheels to article

[82aspy]

this thread has included non goldwing wheels that fit, or be made to work on original goldwing front forks/yokes,

i'm aware of 3-4 diff front fork or fork/yoke swaps that then can include another make wheel on a wing

maybe should be a separate thread ~ 'front ends (options)'?

a new thread? or here?