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Spoke Wheels for a '80 CB750C?

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Spoke Wheels for a '80 CB750C?

Hello everyone,
I am interested in replacing the factory comstar wheels on my '80 cb750c with spokes. I have searched older posts. While I have found some very knowlagable posts on a variety of subject matter, haven't found much information on what might be required in this instance. As I am new to this site, I may well have overlooked it. I would appreciate the insights of anyone who has done this or knows what would be involved.

My forks in pretty bad shape so swapping to an earlier front end wouldn't be out of the question, but a straight wheel swap would be ideal. Thanks in advance for you help!

Re-run

Re: Spoke Wheels for a '80 CB750C?

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Hey CB, you might want to check out the K model for your year. They use spokes. What you can do is use the whole wheel from a K and use your axle. You may need to get some new bearings for the wheels but you might want to do that anyways. otherwise a front end from a K should swap right in, maybe new neck bearings.

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jbardo44

Re: Spoke Wheels for a '80 CB750C?

Will the rear spokes from a K fit as well? I have an '81 CB750C with the same issue. Hideous comstars

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I have both an 81 K, and C. The K wheels both swap right over.
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jbard44

Re: Spoke Wheels for a '80 CB750C?

Rad. Thanks!