[cactusmelba]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

In this instance, it's easiest to make the front wheel an 18-inch wheel. If someone knows of a Chinese motorcycle with an appropriate, 18-inch front wheel, you can get one of them. Otherwise, you can buy 18-inch Zongshen spokes from Taobao, in China. If you buy spokes you will need to disassemble the current front wheel, and have someone rebuild the wheel with the shorter spokes.

Thanks mister spud, you're starting to appreciate what sort of level of incompetence you're dealing with here, I need it ALL spelling out!!

Thanks for your help dudes, it's much appreciated....