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Title: CMA cast wheels
Post by: HondaFour on September 11, 2011, 05:41:42 PM

These are a pair of cast alloy wheels which I think are CMA but not sure. Any ideas what they are folks? I have sprayed them in flake candy orange to suit the CB750K4 I have . Its all original (restored to) but I was thinking of making it a bit different by fitting these. Do you think I should or shouldn't - bit undecided ???

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/mongrel_photos/DSCN0301.jpg)

Title: Re: CMA cast wheels
Post by: mick on September 11, 2011, 06:23:27 PM

Hi I think you should they will make your old bike stand out from the rest  8), i guess they would have been a period accessory back in the day,

i have a standard Kettle fitted with Melber wheels and i think it looks cool  ;).

 (http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/mcpuffett/kettleshead005.jpg)

Title: Re: CMA cast wheels
Post by: HondaFour on September 11, 2011, 06:36:11 PM

hiya Mick, I am beginning to be swayed, those Melbers look good on the GT. I would love to have one of those, great engineering making a real bike and a lovely two stroke(dare I say it!) burble from it.....Cheers  Hubert

Title: Re: CMA cast wheels
Post by: hairygit on September 11, 2011, 08:40:39 PM

I have to agree with Mick, they were a popular mod back in the 70's (if you could afford them! ;)) Just keep the original wheels safe somewhere, and fit the casts! After all, it's YOUR bike, and if you like them, use them ;D

Title: Re: CMA cast wheels
Post by: K2-K6 on September 11, 2011, 09:47:34 PM

I looked at these back in time and would say they are definitely CMA.

As already stated it's an easy swap/bolt on if you decide later that you don't like the look.

I like them, and gives a very nice retro feel to the bike that looks better if it's basically standard.

Title: Re: CMA cast wheels
Post by: HondaFour on September 12, 2011, 12:36:09 PM

Cheers guys............I am convinced now, will fit them later on when the paint has hardened and I also need to rub flat a couple of runs. Will post a pic later with these on.Ta  Hubert

Title: Re: CMA cast wheels
Post by: mickwinf on September 12, 2011, 02:35:42 PM

i remember those wheels a mate of mine had some on his 400 f, you had to send them your old hub and they would fit into the wheel casting, not sure how!

Title: Re: CMA cast wheels
Post by: HondaFour on September 12, 2011, 02:59:54 PM

I was wondering about that..............that makes sense for the back wheel :). It looks like the rear drum has had the outside of it machined and its then press fitted into the cast wheel centre. It looks very solid, glad it was a CMA job and not just a one off !