Honda CB750 Sandcast

The Restoration Shop => Parts Q&A's and Feedback. => Topic started by: chrisnoel on February 17, 2010, 11:58:53 am

Title: Spoke set for rolled edge rim.
Post by: chrisnoel on February 17, 2010, 11:58:53 am

What is the part # for the spoke sets I need for my rolled edge rim?

Is thier any length difference between spokes for my rim, and the standard CB750 rim?

I just sent out payment for the rim I found and I'm waiting for it to come in.
I have money set asside for spokes so I'm shoping around.

That parts distributor in the Netherlands "CSMNL", or something like that, has some nice looking spokes.... Are they accurate?

Title: Re: Spoke set for rolled edge rim.
Post by: Steve Swan on February 17, 2010, 11:59:22 am

Chris, Myself, I would recommend using only stainless steel spokes from Buchanan Spoke & Rim - http://www.buchananspokes.com/ - Buchanan's have been in business for around 50 years. Top quality, they do wheel set up for many racers at Local & National levels. SS spokes do not tarnish & look every bit as good as new clear zinc plate. You can get the nipples from Buchanan also. I had mine yellow zinc plated. SS spokes does run counter to an 'exact' restoration, but it's my preference. Otherwise, you can have a set of used spokes & nipples new zinc plated for less money than buying front & rear sets cost form Honda. Only problem, if having old nipples replated & your nipples are buggered, then you will need to find replacements. Honda only sells nipples with spokes. They do not sell a nipple or a spoke individually. The round bead rim and the square bead rim use the same spokes. If I recall correctly, the later CB750 rims use a different spoke p.n., than the early CB750 rims. Go to Buchanan's website or call them - they can set you up with the correct p.n. Or, if you want, i can look through my receipts and get the the Buchanan p.n., if you're interested.