Does this seem right

[vmaxben]

I was wondering does this look like a 18 in rim for a first gen guy says it is but I'm new to vmaxs and looks kinda off but I could be wrong any help would be appreciated

 

[MaxMidnight]

Without offering the associated parts up it looks OK to me; what is your concern?

 

[vmaxben]

Without offering the associated parts up it looks OK to me; what is your concern?

So would all my parts from my 15 in rim just go on to it ??

 

[FatMax2001]

So would all my parts from my 15 in rim just go on to it ??

The front rim is 18" in diameter.
The rear rim is 15" in diameter.
Those are the stock sizes.
If you are looking to change your rim size, you might want to look at 17" rims designed for the Gen 1 Vmax.

 

[MaxMidnight]

Provided the centre hub (arrowed) of the OE wheel fits the same onto the 18" then IMO it should work OK.
That said I don't recall how the centre 'hub' is attached so I stand to be corrected.

 

[Fire-medic]

That looks like a solid 18" wheel blank, machined to be the same appearance as the 1988-2007 rear wheels. Looks like it's well-done, to me. Our wheels are unique to the bike, they were never used on any other bike besides the Gen. 1. What did you pay for it?

The wheel inside the rims should be something like 5-1/2" to 6" for radial tires. A 170 to 190 should fit, but either a 170 or a 180 would be best on that size 18" rim. A 190 might rub the left side of the swingarm, and require you to do the "washer swap," where the left washer is placed inside the final drive case and against the wheel, providing a bit more room for the tire.

 

[vmaxben]

I haven't bought it yet just trying to make sure it's what I need for the swap and he wants 200 shipped I just always worry about scams

 

[RempageR1]

The original rear wheel has got the bushings and needele bearing, and normal bearing in the center of the rim, like this:



The wheel you`re showing is missing all of that so I don't see how that`s ever going to fit.

 

[MadMark]

That's definitely not going to fit unless it's has its own hub drive to fit a gen1. I have a 18x5 an it looks nothing like that.

 

[MadMark]

I was wondering does this look like a 18 in rim for a first gen guy says it is but I'm new to vmaxs and looks kinda off but I could be wrong any help would be appreciated View attachment 96637

I pretty sure this is a scam. I've seen the background of this picture before. I'm pretty sure it's from someone in the UK that builds parts for gen 1.

 

[Fire-medic]

That custom wheel, as Mad Mark's picture shows, is not inclusive. It's missing the cush drive and the female spline assembly. My machinist who was making my 17" welded and 18" bolt-together rear wheels for Gen. 1's, used that type of assembly for the 18" wheels. He's not doing them anymore. I still have an 18" bolt-up left.



Note the similarity to Mad Mark's wheel construction. This uses a new solid disc wheel, machined to take an OEM spline drive.

OK I found it, that's one of Paul Civitello's wheels.
Post #15 https://www.vmaxforum.net/threads/18-radial-tires-for-front-and-rear.52795/#post-530067

 

[MadMark]

That custom wheel, as Mad Mark's picture shows, is not inclusive. It's missing the cush drive and the female spline assembly. My machinist who was making my 17" welded and 18" bolt-together rear wheels for Gen. 1's, used that type of assembly for the 18" wheels. He's not doing them anymore. I still have an 18" bolt-up left.

View attachment 96655

Note the similarity to Mad Mark's wheel construction. This uses a new solid disc wheel, machined to take an OEM spline drive.

OK I found it, that's one of Paul Civitello's wheels.
Post #15 https://www.vmaxforum.net/threads/18-radial-tires-for-front-and-rear.52795/#post-530067

I'm almost positive it's made by TaylorWheels

 

[MaxMidnight]

I'm almost positive it's made by TaylorWheels

Link to the web site http://www.taylormade-wheels.co.uk/vmax.php