Spoke/Comcast wheel compatibility question from a NEWB

Posted by wrysingfeenix on Oct 09, 2012; 8:08pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Spoke-Comcast-wheel-compatibility-question-from-a-NEWB-tp4030618.html

I've tried searches and surfing the web and I'm more confused than not.  I just bought a 1980 CB750C with comcast wheels, and I have a set of (year unknown) spoked 750 wheels that I want to use for a cafe' racer conversion.  Both sets have rear drum brakes and front single discs.  So far so good.  I just don't know if these wheelsets are universally compatible or if there are differences that are not readily apparent.

One additional detail.  The rear axles differ in one small way; the left end of the comcast wheel on the bike has a hex head so one could use a wrench to stabilize it while tightening the right side axle nut.  The spoked one has a solid end "cap" with small holes that could utilize a screwdriver or similar to stabilize it.

Any help from the obviously knowledgeable bunch here would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.