Post by: JaredRM250 on May 08, 2013, 10:58:52 AM
I got a set of talon wheels from a honda that didn't have the spacers to fit my bike which is a 2008 RM250 so went out and ordered some new and just had a phonecall saying that the rims don't fit the RM 2 stroke models? what a bloody nightmare
Any info is greatly appreciated
Post by: SwapperMX on May 08, 2013, 11:01:00 AM
Post by: JaredRM250 on May 08, 2013, 01:24:59 PM
Post by: SwapperMX on May 08, 2013, 01:28:22 PM
Post by: JaredRM250 on May 08, 2013, 07:24:54 PM
Post by: ford832 on May 09, 2013, 01:41:56 AM
In what way are they different Jared?
Post by: SwapperMX on May 09, 2013, 02:43:35 AM
That's some helpful responses there swapper
In what way are they different Jared?
Any chance you get hey bud. Dont know what info he was after when his story drastically changes in the space of 10 minutes ?? Maybe you know ??
Post by: Jeram on May 09, 2013, 03:11:19 AM
All you need to do is:
A, Find a machine shop to make you the axle, sprocket and brake spacers that you need
OR
2, Take your excel wheels and get a wheel shop to lace them up to your stock hubs.
If you want it to look pretty then you can have your OEM hubs polished, powdercoated or anodised prior to being relaced.
easy as pie.
Post by: ford832 on May 09, 2013, 03:13:02 AM
He said they didn't fit-you told him someone told him last week they wouldn't fit.
He said they they slightly different-you told him you're sure he's now aware they're different.
Good **** man,read whatever you like from me in there or whatever motivations you imagine,but if that's the best you can do to help the guy out,why waste your time?
Post by: ford832 on May 09, 2013, 03:15:35 AM
if the rims fit between the forks and swingarm then stop stressing.
All you need to do is:
A, Find a machine shop to make you the axle, sprocket and brake spacers that you need
OR
2, Take your excel wheels and get a wheel shop to lace them up to your stock hubs.
If you want it to look pretty then you can have your OEM hubs polished, powdercoated or anodised prior to being relaced.
easy as pie.
Good post Jeram,I couldn't get whether it was a shaft dia. issue,wheel width or spacer problem.Good advice regardless of the problem.
Post by: SwapperMX on May 09, 2013, 03:19:08 AM
Sorry Swapper,but I ain't your bud so you can stop saying it any time.It's got nothing to do with whatever you imagine,simply your responses to the guy.I don't get the details of his issues from his posts,so I asked for clarification so that maybe someone could help out.
He said they didn't fit-you told him someone told him last week they wouldn't fit.
He said they they slightly different-you told him you're sure he's now aware they're different.
Good **** man,read whatever you like from me in there or whatever motivations you imagine,but if that's the best you can do to help the guy out,why waste your time?
They went from Honda wheels to RMZ wheels ?? Did you read it or not ?? I have plenty of info to help him, but when the story turns upside down in the space of 10 mins it makes it hard !!
Post by: motoxr377 on May 09, 2013, 03:44:09 AM
Post by: ford832 on May 09, 2013, 03:45:26 AM
Post by: SwapperMX on May 09, 2013, 04:28:46 AM
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Post by: TMKIWI on May 10, 2013, 07:33:06 AM
Post by: Jeram on May 10, 2013, 10:36:15 AM
if your a newb and they need to measure everything for you it might be 2 hrs of their time so maybe $100-150 bucks
but if you know someone with a lathe it will only cost you some beers!
Post by: ford832 on May 10, 2013, 10:44:34 PM
My first KTM ('99)had spacers made of cheese(as they did for years afterwards)The seal would groove them in a couple rides and dirt/water would eat the bearings.
My buddy with a lathe machined them down and pressed a thin stainless sleeve over where the seal sat.(this was before hardened spacers were available aftermarket)That was the end of the problem and they're still going strong.Total investment-a flat of Moosehead-most of which I drank myself while taking it all in.
Post by: evo550 on May 11, 2013, 07:41:35 AM
Post by: JaredRM250 on May 20, 2013, 10:01:22 AM
A friend of mine had some wheels off his CRF250 and i thought id try them so i didnt have to pay full £££ but perhaps getting the right wheels for my bike would help! ha
Cheers,
Jared