Front wheel interchange

Rago · 08-25-2010, 09:27 AM

I guess I messed up by hi-jacking my sprocket thread. :oops: LoL so here goes my question.

Which wheels will interchange with my Maxfine? So far, I think we've concluded that the Trailmaster & Loncin bikes are the same bike? I know a lot of Honda XL parts swap, but just want to double check what wheels do before dropping coinage on a new front wheel. It seems that the Chinese wheels can't take too hard of a beating on rocky trails (or at least not from my fat butt).

I'm finding all kinds of Suzukis & Yamahas with no motors for sale dirt cheap on CL, but not sure how I'm supposed to measure what will fit?
Are all hubs the same?
How about swapping out the whole triple trees, forks, etc. to a Japanese bike? Just wondering what is going to make this an easier task to deal with in the future.

Weldangrind · 08-25-2010, 10:44 AM

Either option is workable, but it will depend upon the quality of information that you find. If you wish to swap over a complete front end from the big four, you'll need to confirm that the stem is the same length (or slightly longer), and that the bearings are the same. Start with www.cmsnl.com and use the fiche to see if bearing sizes are shown.

Bear in mind that if the new forks are longer, the low speed handling will be compromized, but high speed handling will improve. Be mindful of the steering stops as well (nothing that a MIG welder couldn't fix). New forks would give you access to better quality and more accessible front end parts.

If you choose to just swap on another front wheel, you'd need to ensure that the rotor clears the caliper properly, and that the axle is the same diameter. The spacer on the right side is immaterial, because you could always cut a new one.

Whatever you decide, please publish the results.

SpudRider · 08-25-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rago

I guess I messed up by hi-jacking my sprocket thread. :oops: LoL so here goes my question...

You didn't mess up, Rago.

However, I am very glad you started another thread. You have asked excellent questions, and they deserve a new thread.

I hope your questions get greater visibility, and generate more responses because of this separate thread. Please do keep us updated; we are interested to hear what you discover.

Spud

Rago · 08-25-2010, 03:07 PM

It might take me a little while to do some research & shopping around, but as I get information I will post my findings.

08-25-2010, 09:27 AM	#1
Rago Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 80	Front wheel interchange I guess I messed up by hi-jacking my sprocket thread. :oops: LoL so here goes my question. Which wheels will interchange with my Maxfine? So far, I think we've concluded that the Trailmaster & Loncin bikes are the same bike? I know a lot of Honda XL parts swap, but just want to double check what wheels do before dropping coinage on a new front wheel. It seems that the Chinese wheels can't take too hard of a beating on rocky trails (or at least not from my fat butt). I'm finding all kinds of Suzukis & Yamahas with no motors for sale dirt cheap on CL, but not sure how I'm supposed to measure what will fit? Are all hubs the same? How about swapping out the whole triple trees, forks, etc. to a Japanese bike? Just wondering what is going to make this an easier task to deal with in the future.
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08-25-2010, 10:44 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Either option is workable, but it will depend upon the quality of information that you find. If you wish to swap over a complete front end from the big four, you'll need to confirm that the stem is the same length (or slightly longer), and that the bearings are the same. Start with www.cmsnl.com and use the fiche to see if bearing sizes are shown. Bear in mind that if the new forks are longer, the low speed handling will be compromized, but high speed handling will improve. Be mindful of the steering stops as well (nothing that a MIG welder couldn't fix). New forks would give you access to better quality and more accessible front end parts. If you choose to just swap on another front wheel, you'd need to ensure that the rotor clears the caliper properly, and that the axle is the same diameter. The spacer on the right side is immaterial, because you could always cut a new one. Whatever you decide, please publish the results. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-25-2010, 03:07 PM	#4
Rago Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 80	It might take me a little while to do some research & shopping around, but as I get information I will post my findings.
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