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Charlie J:
Hi

Just about to order some new rims and spokes for my 550/K1 when I noticed a problem with the front wheel. According to the parts book, the front wheel should be 19 ins with 40 spokes. However, the one fitted to my bike is 18 ins with 36 spokes. I don’t know what to order now. Anybody got any ideas?

Thanks
Charlie

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Nurse Julie:
18" 36 spoke is CB 400/4. Are you sure the front end of your bike is for a 500/550/4🤔. The hub and disk doesn't look 500/550 either.

Charlie J:
Nurse Julie
Thanks for the super quick response. Sorry to cause confusion, I called it a 500 in the title and a 550 in the message. It is, to the best of my knowledge a 500/K1.

I’ve attached a photo of the front forks if it’s any help in confirming I’ve got the right front end. Everything seemed to tie up with the parts book when I refurbed them.
Thanks

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Nurse Julie:
I'm no good at identifying forks but if they are the correct forks, why had someone fitted a small 400/4 wheel?

sye:
Bigger choice of tyre sizes available for 18" maybe?

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