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Re:Possible wheel swap solution? 2 Years, 9 Months ago
The spacer is all I needed

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Re:Possible wheel swap solution? 2 Years, 9 Months ago

when I was researching my swap (mine spoked wheels) to Yamaha stock wheels I did an OEM parts number comparison, item by item and the only parts that had different numbers were the clutch hub, the sprocket, and the v-belt. all the other components of the rear tire were the exact same part numbers. I don't know if this means these parts wont interchange but they do have different part numbers. BTW the spacers had the same part number for either wheel . my comparison was 2007 spokes to 2006 mag wheels.

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Re:Possible wheel swap solution? 2 Years, 9 Months ago

Hmmmmm .... I now have conflicting information from people who have done the mod.

I now see that some have done the wire to mag switch without any additional parts. The information I have for 2 people who have done a 1600 wire to 1700 mag switch (one lives in my area) is that the bearings were different and had to be switched out.

I'm wondering if the bearings on the newer wire wheels are different from the older wire wheels.

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Re:Possible wheel swap solution? 2 Years, 9 Months ago
That is a great question Doc. I have contemplated a swap but I have never gotten a definitive answer.

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Re:Possible wheel swap solution? 2 Years, 9 Months ago

hardone2get wrote:
That is a great question Doc. I have contemplated a swap but I have never gotten a definitive answer.

I have a definitive answer, inlcuding part numbers (see older threads), but it's based on folks who have done the switch in the past and between a 1600 and 1700.

I'm now getting updates from folks who have done it recently that they did not need to go through the same process.

I'd like to straighten it out if possible to that we are not misleading folks who want to do the switch.

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Re:Possible wheel swap solution? 2 Years, 9 Months ago

I think it would be great to have a wheel swap chart or something. i have an '02 and wonder if newer wheels have legacy issues with wheel swaps. I keep thinking I'd like to get rid of the wire wheels but I'm not sure that would be worth the money and hassle of adding all sorts of extras to the mod just to get it to work. I need to win the lottery of something just so as I could do all the things I'd like to do to my bike. Anyone have a spare winning ticket they want to get rid of?

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Re:Possible wheel swap solution? 2 Years, 9 Months ago
I have a winning one you can have for $2000. Doc

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Re:Possible wheel swap solution? 2 Years, 9 Months ago
Zim; You have me more confused. Are you saying to make the swap you changed all these parts ? I would think that you would just use your own cush drive and save the money for a belt and such. Maybe I'm reading more into this than you meant Scoopid

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Re:Possible wheel swap solution? 2 Years, 9 Months ago
I know the only thing you need is the 05 and up spacer the pulley on the o5 are a different part number they are not as wide if your want you can change the pulley but you have to buy a new belt also but the 03 and older pulleys and rotors but will fit and the front wheel goes right with no mods

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Re:Possible wheel swap solution? 2 Years, 9 Months ago

Thanks. I knew about a spacer change . I could not for the life of me figure out why Yamaha would change the cush drive. I even went to the Cycle Image site and they too only talk about one cush drive part number. I knew about the front as I did the switch last night to check the rotors that came with the front cast set. Wanted to make sure they are good before I sell em off. Switched back so i can finish off this front tire. I might get 5,000 out of it.
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Subject: new key switch help
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Subject: Stock heel/toe shifter…..
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In: Electrical/Electronics, 2/11/2012, 4 replies
Subject: Extending wires for inside the bars...
goodnamesaretook: Anyone out there have any idea how much length should need to be added to the stock wiring to be able to run the wires inside a set of 16" apes with stock risers. I've got the bars on order and would ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
nightrider: About a foot, as mentioned above. Just remember to stagger your splices.B)Extending wires for inside the bars...

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Subject: Ignition switch and battery ????
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Subject: Waht Tires do you ride???
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In: Miscellaneous, 2/10/2012, 3 replies
Subject: selling my 07 cast wheels...help
ajbonner: want to make money for a fairing. both have tires, only front good (oem bridgestone). 7k miles. rear doesn't have rotor. how much should i expect to get for them? Anyone in the market?

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In: Maintenance, 2/10/2012, 10 replies
Subject: Lithium Soap?
About_Time: A lot of the lubrication points shown in the service manual call for the application of lithium soap type lubricant. Specifically, I am about to repack my steering neck bearings. What do the members ...

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Erbman02: Lithium soap? I used it one time, but could never get that greasy feeling off my body no matter how ...Lithium Soap?

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In: Electrical/Electronics, 2/10/2012, 5 replies
Subject: Led turn signals
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Latest reply, 2/11/2012
texasscott1: They should unless someone has changed something. You can test the self cancel function by turning ...Led turn signals

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In: Bike Talk, 2/10/2012, 7 replies
Subject: Fairing and tour trunk ideas
Paintertom40: The wife gave me the go ahead to get fairing and tour trunk.so let me no what you have and how you like it. thanks Tom

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
davej: I went with the HD fairing with no regrets. Like was already said you can install tunes and gauges and ...Fairing and tour trunk ideas

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davej

In: Electrical/Electronics, 2/1/2012, 11 replies
Subject: starter problems
Papa Bear: with a new battery installed, i get all lights and electronics functioning when I push the starter button, but only a click. No starter rotation at all. Prognosis please? Papa Bear

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
rphazen: Now, with what you've saved on fixing it your self you are entitled to spend that on CHROME!!! :woohoo:starter problems

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rphazen

In: Bolt Ons, 2/10/2012, 7 replies
Subject: Removing passing lights
azbto: 1700 midnight star with yamaha passing lamps, i want to clean up the front a bit and am contemplating removing the passing light bar but see the front of the headlight is supported by the bar. Does anybody ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
signal20k9: +1 on trading. I've got my original turn signal bar with the turn signals. Maybe we can work out a deal ...Removing passing lights

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signal20k9

In: Miscellaneous, 2/10/2012, 7 replies
Subject: Custom back patch...
Unab8d_Ly4m: Was wondering if anyone knew where I could get a back patch done for a decent price. I would like to get my signature picture without the LSU or Saints logos, but with the colors reversed.

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Billmel: Try this place, I just ordered 50 custom patches and they were half what everyone else was. There sample ...Custom back patch...

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Billmel

In: Bike Talk, 2/4/2012, 56 replies
Subject: Is RoadStar S too Big For Me? Female Rider Asking
azalearider: Hi, New to the site and this is my first thread. Looking for some advice. I'm a female rider - about 130 pounds and 5'5". My first purchase was 400cc bike - which I rode for 7 years. Then moved on ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
HEAVY METAL NOISE 101: :welcome:I just bought a 03' 1600 in oct. and my wife and I love it.If you know any body who has one ...Is RoadStar S too Big For Me? Female Rider Asking

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HEAVY METAL NOISE 101

In: Miscellaneous, 2/9/2012, 6 replies
Subject: Metric Magic
Plumbwader: Anyone have a good email addy for metric magic. I keep getting mailer daemons. Im trying to get a price on some stainless cables for my new apes? B) ill take suggestions about other places to contact ...

Latest reply, 2/10/2012
deadweight: Yes sir, Tim is fast and has good prices too.:)Metric Magic

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deadweight

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