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Wire Wheels and a 150 Rear - Virago 700 style!!

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by MiGhost, Sep 19, 2011.

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  1. coxbow

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    I agree, but the 750 and 920/1000/1100 came only with alloy wheels, not a single spoke model, except the 535 and smaller, but that`s not plug&play...
     
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    Anybody know if MiGhost is still kickin it around here?
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    His last post was Jan. 6, 2015. Hasn't been on since.
     
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    Well I found a wheel....except I'm not 100% if it's a match.

    http://m.ebay.com/itm/162075498168
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The seller is correct about that being the only spoked rear to ever be offered on a Virago 700/750.
    Look into spoked rear conversions first though. There used to be a place that made a kit for a spoked-hub rear for the Virago, but you had to lace it. Unfortunately I don't remember what shop it was.

    The 700ss wheel is 140/90-15, so it might fit depending on which XJ you want to put it on. The only issue would be tire rub at the swingarm.
     
    k-moe, May 21, 2016
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  7. hogfiddles

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    He's around.... Just incredibly busy. I talk with him occasionally-- last was about a month ago. I should call and say hi
     
    hogfiddles, May 22, 2016
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    I've looked around everywhere, and it seems that it's a pretty rare thing to do, so there's not much info. And any info I do find isn't 100% certain. That's why I wanted to have a chat with MiGhost and see what he has to say.
     
    Eurotas, May 23, 2016
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    Yeah would you mind giving him a buzz and ask him if he could help me out with a few things?
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Euro---I just sent you a private conversation.....check your inbox

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  11. Eurotas

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    Also that wheel is a tad small....I was hoping to stay around the 18 inch size....
     
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    Sorry about not being around much. Life in all is gory!!

    About that wheel.
    That is the correct rear wheel, But that price is ridiculous!!
     
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    Ok so even if I were to buy this wheel, a 15 inch wheel wouldn't look silly with a 19 inch front wheel? What sizes do those virago wheels come in?
     
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    The stock virago wheels are 15" rear, 19" front.
    You can always relace a bigger rim on the hub if you needed to.
     
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    So I'm a little confused, I can use any rim but I have to keep the hub?
     
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    The sidewall height of the rear tire makes it not look funny.
     
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    Yes, basically. You'll need new spokes too. Earlier I mentioned conversion kits. Those (are or used to be) were essentially a custom machined hub (either a donor hub cut from a cast wheel, or a brand-new hub) along with spokes and a rim.
     
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    Ok, so what kid of dimensions do I have to work with? I don't know the exact size in the swing arm to accommodate that wheel if I were to choose it.
     
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    That depends on which XJ you're fitting it to.
     
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    The XJ750R seca wheel is an 18", and will directly bolt into the 650/750 swing arm.
    You can lace an 18" rim onto the xv700 hub for the rear, but you will need to watch the tire sizing. 120/90-18 I believe is the max.
     
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