Aluminum wheel swap. EN500A to EN500C
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Aluminum wheel swap. EN500A to EN500C
This is a how-to in progress for swapping the aluminum wheels from an EN500A (early vulcan 500 '90-'96) to the current EN500C (LTD '96+).
UPDATE 2-20-10:
See completed How-To here
UPDATE 2-20-10:
See completed How-To here
Re: Aluminum wheel swap. EN500A to EN500C
Triangles wrote:This is a how-to in progress for swapping the aluminum wheels from an EN500A (early vulcan 500 '90-'96) to the current EN500C (LTD '96+)....
Triangles, it's 5A.M. here in Slovenia and you already made my day. Thanks
I think I have all the parts, except for the speedometer thing, but I already know where to click it from. So the project can begin soon. Will report as it progresses.
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Re: Aluminum wheel swap. EN500A to EN500C
Great post! I like the looks of the spokes better, but they are a pain to keep clean compared to the older style, given the option at purchase time, I'd probably take the older wheels, but I doubt if I'll ever go to the trouble and expense of changing them out. If I do decide to change them, this post will be extremely helpful, thanks!
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Progress report: I spend a lot of time in my garage, learning how to polish bits & pieces, before trying to assemble them.
Mr. Miyagi would approve
Mr. Miyagi would approve
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Re: Aluminum wheel swap. EN500A to EN500C
Jablonsky wrote:Mr. Miyagi would approve
LOL! So you gonna let us in on the secret method? is it "wax on, wax off"?
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Triangles wrote:... is it "wax on, wax off"?
Close. It takes endless hours of zen meditation, focusing your mind on the effects of various abrasives, buffing wheels and polishing compounds. Until the divine moment of enlightment (satori), when you find yourself glaring at the pitiful piece of old metal and yelling: "Shine, you bas**rd!" (katsu)
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Re: Aluminum wheel swap. EN500A to EN500C
Jablonsky wrote:It takes endless hours of zen meditation, focusing your mind on the effects of various abrasives, buffing wheels and polishing compounds. Until the divine moment of enlightment (satori), when you find yourself glaring at the pitiful piece of old metal and yelling: "Shine, you bas**rd!" (katsu)
ROFL
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Young master Triangles, you turn out to be a surprisingly efficient and useful person. Thank you
Nothing new to report from Casa Jablonsky. Got all the hardware, including the speedometer thing, but no time to continue.
I'll be back
Nothing new to report from Casa Jablonsky. Got all the hardware, including the speedometer thing, but no time to continue.
I'll be back
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Progress report II: aluminum wheels polished. If you ignore my fingerprints all over them, you will most probably agree that sensei Fikret did a great job.
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Re: Aluminum wheel swap. EN500A to EN500C
Very nice! Are you putting anything on them to prevent oxidization?
Re: Aluminum wheel swap. EN500A to EN500C
Yes, I will have them clear powder coated.
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Jablonsky wrote:Yes, I will have them clear powder coated.
Correction: I will NOT have them powder coated. The man was inventing too many problems
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good looking wheels man. i bought a pair for mine off of ebay. i will be putting them on next winter. i would love to polish them, but i dont think i have the patience to do it. but looking at yours almost makes me want to try though. i also thought about getting them powder coated black, but i dont know yet.
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Thanks Kawboy. Just have to tell I did not polish the wheels myself, sensei Fikret did it for me. He has the machinery and years of experience. Yes, I polished the rear brake drum cover and lever, but it would take me centuries to polish the wheels well with what I've got. I only wish I had all that time...
OK, here come 2 fresh pics of Magnus, taken last Saturday
OK, here come 2 fresh pics of Magnus, taken last Saturday
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Wow, Jablonsky that bike of yours is gleaming! Great job!
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