How do you install '81 wheels on a '79 CBX?

[surftalks]

What does it take to use rims from an '81 CBX on a '79 CBX?

Can it be done with stock triple tree/forks/handlebars?
Stock brakes/calipers?

On the rear end, what's needed?
Stock brake can caliper?

If there's more than one way..... ?

Thanks,

[daves79x]

They'll bolt right up as-is.

Dave

[surftalks]

Dave,

Using all the '79 hardware, calipers, discs, etc front and rear?

Craig

They'll bolt right up as-is.
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<br />Dave

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[daves79x]

Yes.

Dave

[CBXTRA6]

Yup, one of the easiest upgrade one can do on the early models ! no longer original but the black rims look
real good especially on the candy red X ! you can also mount a bigger tire.

[steve murdoch icoa #5322]

Just curious, Craig.
Why not bring the better rotors and calipers along with the wheel?

[tevan]

I might be wrong but I don't think the 81 calipers will fit the 79 fork tube.

[steve murdoch icoa #5322]

Good to know.

[daves79x]

Here you go - Craig wanted to fit original early model stuff to late model wheels and it's a bolt-on. If you want late brakes to go with them, then you need late rotors and calipers/hangers. Other combos have been well-chronicled here.

Dave

[surftalks]

I just picked up a set of 81 wheels, no other parts. I thought I would put them on my '79 black daily rider as it's not stock already. It has a lot of 80 stuff on it starting with the color, tail with locking compartment, etc.

Another quick question. 79's have 43mm calipers on the front and a single 38mm caliper on the rear. can the 43mm be placed on the rear as well with all the stock 79 parts, just changing the caliper?

Thanks,

Here you go - Craig wanted to fit original early model stuff to late model wheels and it's a bolt-on. If you want late brakes to go with them, then you need late rotors and calipers/hangers. Other combos have been well-chronicled here.
<br />
<br />Dave

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[daves79x]

Not sure which side from the front MIGHT fit, but you'll have a brake hose issue I think. Never did it, and don't know why you'd want to.

Dave

[surftalks]

I have 4 or 5 front calipers, and only a couple of rear calipers. Just trying to find a use for some of the front calipers.

Not sure which side from the front MIGHT fit, but you'll have a brake hose issue I think. Never did it, and don't know why you'd want to.
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<br />Dave

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[Larry Zimmer]

Not sure which side from the front MIGHT fit, but you'll have a brake hose issue I think. Never did it, and don't know why you'd want to.

Dave

Make for easier 'J' turns??!

[CBXTRA6]

I might be wrong but I don't think the 81 calipers will fit the 79 fork tube.

you are correct !

[daves79x]

Again, Craig is talking about bolting ALL the stock '79-'80 brake stuff onto late model wheels. It works fine. Other issue you'll have fitting a front caliper to the rear is the little plastic splash shield attachment. There is obviously none on the front caliper.

Dave