01ps Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 I have the mag wheels on my XS400 (1982) but would like to switch to a spoke type wheel on the front. What do I need to do to make this work? Any models that will let me use the original forks, brakes, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted September 7, 2010 Moderator Share Posted September 7, 2010 I have the mag wheels on my XS400 (1982) but would like to switch to a spoke type wheel on the front. What do I need to do to make this work? Any models that will let me use the original forks, brakes, etc? have deep pockets, is the '82 a dohc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01ps Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 have deep pockets, is the '82 a dohc? Just a Heritage Special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted September 8, 2010 Moderator Share Posted September 8, 2010 the only direct replacement wires for the xs is the xs250 UK models. the rd's and xs650's have a bigger spindle, but if you got the money and the inclination do it! BTW you are talking £1000 here in machining costs and buying the wheels. my xs250 ones with new spokes and rims were £800 also you have a 16" rear wheel, so bear that in mind if replacing rims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebola Monkey Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I have the mag wheels on my XS400 (1982) but would like to switch to a spoke type wheel on the front. What do I need to do to make this work? Any models that will let me use the original forks, brakes, etc? Funny.... My 82 xs400 Heritage special came with spokes, and drums, front and rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted September 9, 2010 Moderator Share Posted September 9, 2010 Funny.... My 82 xs400 Heritage special came with spokes, and drums, front and rear. i was talking spoke wheels with disks. the E models (economy) had drum front and rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebola Monkey Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 i was talking spoke wheels with disks. the E models (economy) had drum front and rear AH HA! I don't know what the hell model mine is. I thought SJ, but when I looked up the VIN on the parts cross ref it says SL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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