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Offline DomP

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Re: Central Wheels Nipples too big!
« Reply #15 on: February 28, 2026, 06:29:40 PM »
It's a shame as they seem to have been good once going by recommendations on here but I had similar experiences both times I've ordered
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Re: Central Wheels Nipples too big!
« Reply #16 on: February 28, 2026, 07:16:19 PM »
Back in the late 70's they were excelant supplying good rims and everything but i guess the owners/management has changed

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Re: Central Wheels Nipples too big!
« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2026, 10:59:09 PM »
In defence of CWC I take my bare hubs to them to build,having obtained a quote by email for rims, spokes & tyres.
That way any issues are their problem.

Only issue I had with my 400 was the front tyre was fitted the wrong way round, they collected the wheel by courier and delivered it back f.o.c.

PS For the relatively modest labour charge for building a wheel I have peace of mind.

Hats off to those who build up their own rims, respect.
Honda CB400NA Superdream (current money puddle)
Honda CB500 K1 (second money pit)
https://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,28541.0.html
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html
This is a neat 500 restoration in the USA.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,151576.msg1731556.html#msg1731556