Re: Installing CM400 18" Comstar Wheel on Front

Posted by shinyribs on Jan 30, 2016; 3:20am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Installing-CM400-18-Comstar-Wheel-on-Front-tp4059483p4059501.html

Re: the bearing numbers. U= plain, unsealed ballbearing.  Z= metal shielded. Just a fyi. Although, it's very odd to see a Z bearing used in a wheel. Z's metal shields don't provide any dust or water protection at all, they are designed to reduce interference that could come from static electricity created by the spinning bearing. If at all possible, don't spend the extra money for a Z as it is useless in this application. An RS bearing will be dust and water proof.

As far as fitting the rim, you'll just have to get the parts in hand, take some measurements, scratch your head and then smile when you figure out how it fit all up. Good luck. Sounds like a neat project.


*edit: a 6302 sized bearing has a 15mm I.D.. I thought these bikes had a 16mm front axle?