CB750K Alloy rims

[philward]

Can everybody recommend a source of alloy rims for CB750K Café Racer build? I've seen Central Wheels prices and too pricy for me - I'm sure I read a post on Italian source for rims but can't find it.

Also, will a Gold Wing front rim/hub fit easily with K3-K6 fork legs/disk that I have?

Any help much appreciated

Phil

[MarkCR750]

This is the company that I used Phil, good quality, I had them laced at central wheels and they said that they were unbranded Borrani rims, evidently Borrani sell unmarked rims to the trade.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CERCHIO-IN-ALLUMINIO-ALUMINUM-RIM-PROFILO-TIPO-BORRANI-RECORD-18-X-2-15-40F-/381364689255?hash=item58cb1b5967

[philward]

Thanks Mark - that's a great price - just need a rear drum hub to lace it to now!

[philward]

Mark, what size is 19inch front wheel (width)?

[MarkCR750]

I used 18" front and rear on mine Phil , I can't remember the widths to be honest, I'll have a look on Saturday when I'm at the place the bike is stored, or maybe I can find them in my purchase history on eBay , I'll have a look.

[MarkCR750]

Phil, I found them in my purchase history, the front was £47 and the rear £62, that was in March 2014, cheers Mark

http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/piricambi07?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754

BORRANI RECORD " 18" X 3,00 40F REAR
BORRANI RECORD " 18" X 2,15 40F FRONT

[philward]

Thanks again Mark

[gamma]

Got the same ones as Mark but 2.50 rear and 2.15 front. Cost about £300 for lacing with stainless spokes by Central wheels. Sorry about double photos
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[philward]

Lobo
Can you measure the spoke length and thickness for both wheel please - I laced the wheels on my K2 wheels (and local old school bike mechanic done final tightening and balance) but bought spoke sets specific to the standard wheels so didn't need to know the actual sizes. I'm going same route as you and Mark with 18 inch front rim so can't measure my standard front wheel.
Done some research on web and length is from inside of spoke neck/angle to end of threaded spoke.
Found some SS spokes on ebay (Germany) at about £25 squid so big saving on £300 if I can get right spokes.
Anybody else got any thoughts on subject? (am I being too simplistic on trying to do this myself with alloy rims)
Thanks
Phil

[Lobo]

Hi Phil,

Unfortunately I'm in Brunei (work) & my bike is 6000 miles away in Basingstoke... so I can't measure any spokes until late Oct earliest. At 90+ I can't really ask my dad to have a go either - sorry.

A little unsure which wheels you want the spokes measuring for..... when I swapped my Borranis for DID I simply ordered SS off the shelf from Central Wheels. (but yeah, pricey)

Simon

[philward]

Thanks anyway Simon - It was front 18 inch that I cant measure. If I havn't sorted by end of October, I'll message you if that's ok.

Mark, any chance you can make a measurement for me?

Thanks again
Phil

[philward]

HI Guys
Finally getting round to buying alli rims. Cant find 2.15 x 18 for front wheel at decent price (as per previous post) they seem to have stopped selling them. Any suggestions on alternative width size (18inch) for front wheel?
Thanks
Phil

[Greebo]

Can everybody recommend a source of alloy rims for CB750K Café Racer build? I've seen Central Wheels prices and too pricy for me - I'm sure I read a post on Italian source for rims but can't find it.

Also, will a Gold Wing front rim/hub fit easily with K3-K6 fork legs/disk that I have?

Any help much appreciated

Phil

Hagon Shocks & wheels >  https://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/common/pdf/wheels2011.pdf

[Bryanj]

You said you wanted 18 on front, Goldwing is 19

[r1_pete]

HI Guys
Finally getting round to buying alli rims. Cant find 2.15 x 18 for front wheel at decent price (as per previous post) they seem to have stopped selling them. Any suggestions on alternative width size (18inch) for front wheel?
Thanks
Phil

They're still doing rims, mail them and ask, I bought a pair a couple of years ago, it does help them if you can ask in Italian,
fare voi stock 2.15 x 18 x 40 fori per favour, should work.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=piricambi07&item=262216193139&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xcerchio.TRS0&_nkw=cerchio&_sacat=0