An update on my spoke wheel conversion.

[FLYTYM_imp]

After some digging I’m fineally making some progress on some part numbers on the spoke wheel conversion on a 2014 Standard. From what I’ve found the part numbers are the same for 2014-2016 ABS model,not sure about the compatibility with a non ABS model. The only models sold with spoke wheels were all models not sold in the U.S. but do have pretty much the part numbers I need but I can’t buy the parts from any U.S. Honda dealer,none that I’ve found any way. The parts needed I believe are front,rear hubs,rear caliper bracket and longer brake line. Once I get everything I need I’ll do a mock up and look into the issue of the fabricated axel spacers AUSSIEFLYER had to make for his conversion. I’ve got a contact in Japan so worst case scenario I’ll have him send me the parts.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Or use samurider.

 

[LikeAfox_imp]

Is there an actual benefit to having spoked wheels?

 

[FLYTYM_imp]

Is there an actual benefit to having spoked wheels?

Yea,they look better.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Well thats debatable. They do provide a softer ride right? Spokes flex. I don’t know how much.

 

[KiowaEagle_imp]

I would think purely cosmetic although popgun makes a valid point.

 

[Cormanus]

They take longer to clean.

 

[use2b_imp]

They take longer to clean.

paint brush keeps mine looking great

 

[Aussieflyer]

Is there an actual benefit to having spoked wheels?

Good question. Yes, there's two benefits:

1. They just look cool! Yep that's subjective, each to their own.

2. There can be a slight performance benefit due to Cb1100 spoked wheels being lighter than the mag wheels. The lighter wheels allow the bike to steer a little quicker and for the suspension to act bit faster. To get these benefits it's necessary to use the lightest tyre set up possible which means eliminating the tyre tubes and using tubeless tyres. I used an Outex tubeless conversion kit and refitted the original Dunlops - the handling improvement was noticeable and welcome however tubeless spoked wheels on a Cb1100 does not a hyper sports make!

 

[FLYTYM_imp]

And I forgot one major benefit,staggered wheel sizes. If the mags came in a 19-17 I’d consider a silver,black set.

 

[Houtman_imp]

I for one would have preferred mag. wheels on my 2017 but it would probably cost a small fortune to change all the brake parts as well as the wheels.

 

[1973cb750]

anyone use 17 wheels on 14 yet any pictures id like to swap mine
samurider no longer has the spoked kits

 

[Cormanus]

1973cb750, there’s some information here, http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=16750. I’m sure pekingduck has mentioned it somewhere else, but I can’t find it.

 

[1973cb750]

i searched couldnt find much i know i need wheels rear brake bracket spacers and front disc

 

[pekingduck]

This is a thread from 3 years ago, so prices are higher now.

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15438

 

[1973cb750]

i got most of those parts in my car at discount honda parts and its like 1600 total i really want to see a picture of a black bike with them

 

[pekingduck]

Here ya go.

 

[FLYTYM_imp]

 

[FLYTYM_imp]

This winter I had hoped to get a lot of work done on my bike but a car project had other plans. The cars done,for now so I want to get into the bike project here soon even though I'll miss out on summer. Plans call for a smoothed and Re contoured rear fender,100% fabricated rear taillight,the only thing I didn't make is the actual lens and bulb holder. CB1100 F front fender,hidden turn signals,a set of horns that will scare the pi$$ out of somebody dumb enough to give me a reason to blast them. PC engine covers and brake calipers and paint by Scott Sullivan. If there's anybody here that's into hot rods that go back 30 + years the name Scott Sullivan should be familiar. I've made a pattern in the style of an old Kerker header that I'll have made to slip on the existing pipe which will be fully polished. I really want to put a fairing on the bike but can't find anything that will work. I might spend the money

1100 F fender [url=https://postimg.cc/9rfDhGhJ]

 

[1973cb750]

wow that thang is lowwww