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what wheels work?
My 92 XT 600 needs a front wheel. Finding one for a XT is next to impossible. What other models/years will work with no problems (ie. brake rotor, speedo sensor, wheel spacing, axle diameter). Thanks

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PS: Theres a wheel with rotor and axle off a 86 XT600 on ebay. Will this work with the 92 forks?
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wow, anyone? Is this a deserted forum?
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Front tire
The 1990 service manual says the front tire size is 90/90-21 54s.

Have you asked your country's yamaha importer? They should be able to order anything.

You can go to HONDA PARTS - Classic Motorcycle Supplies - Search Parts and find out what the different tire parts cost, if you need a new rim and brake disk and all. If you dont have the parts catalogue, you can download it here Smokin` Lizard from the downloads section.

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Well, you only really need the hub and correct spacers.

Spacers are easy to make or cheap from yamaha.

Then any builder can lace a rim to it.
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Well, you only really need the hub and correct spacers.

Spacers are easy to make or cheap from yamaha.

Then any builder can lace a rim to it.
So the spokes are the same just different hubs?
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So the spokes are the same just different hubs?
You only need the hub really.

You can buy the rims off the shelf and spokes are spokes.
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Ok I'm going to ask a question here:
What is wrong with your present wheel ?
Can it be rebuilt ?

That's two questions .
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Ok I'm going to ask a question here:
What is wrong with your present wheel ?
Can it be rebuilt ?

That's two questions .
wheels bent, plus its drum brakes
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wheels bent, plus its drum brakes
If its just bent then have it straightened.

if the rim is cracked or has folds, then you need a new one.

I think you could have it rebuilt with a new rim and spokes for less than £100
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A '92 with a drum brake?
Take the path of least resistance and have the wheel rebuilt .
If you really must have a disc brake then things get complicated because you are going to need a master cylinder, lever and hose from another bike as well .
The best thing to do in that case would be to get a complete front end from a breaker's yard .
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breaking full 1990 xt600e
Jeds bikes at lancaster uk breaking full 1990 xt600e bike try them tel

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A '92 with a drum brake?
Take the path of least resistance and have the wheel rebuilt .
If you really must have a disc brake then things get complicated because you are going to need a master cylinder, lever and hose from another bike as well .
The best thing to do in that case would be to get a complete front end from a breaker's yard .
Ive allready got the caliper, master cylinder, lever, brake line, and forks. Everything I need. Whoever had it before me must of swapped the front end out to an older model. Ive called over a hundred junkyards nationwide and noone has a 90-95 XT600
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Jeds bikes at lancaster uk breaking full 1990 xt600e bike try them tel

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Is that a phone number? Im in the US..
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hi there thats there tel number if you pay by check they would ship it out to you good luck
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Yes, it is a UK telephone number - put 0044 (+44) in front of the whole number and drop the leading 0 of that number for calls from the US.

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