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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 12:22 PM
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Anyone know if a CB front wheel will fit directly onto a NT? Can't find an answer anywhere. I know the stock fender wouldn't fit, but am curious about spacing, brakes, etc.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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I did it with a 09 CB front and rear wheel on my 08 NT. The rear is no problem direct replacement. The front end a little work. First I had to switch the Bearings since the 09 is a 25mm and the 08 is 3/4in. After that there was a slight miss alignment issue. I had two solutions; 1. get a new set of spacers cut, or 2. reverse the existing spacers and move the front wheel 3/8 to the right. I did option two and had to make two 3/8 shims for the caliper. Every thing runs fine. I think I will get the new spacers cut anyhow. I find the bike is a little left heavy. The wheel was shifted over to the left to compensate for the heavy primary hanging off the left side of the engine.

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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Finmad
I did it with a 09 CB front and rear wheel on my 08 NT. The rear is no problem direct replacement. The front end a little work. First I had to switch the Bearings since the 09 is a 25mm and the 08 is 3/4in. After that there was a slight miss alignment issue. I had two solutions; 1. get a new set of spacers cut, or 2. reverse the existing spacers and move the front wheel 3/8 to the right. I did option two and had to make two 3/8 shims for the caliper. Every thing runs fine. I think I will get the new spacers cut anyhow. I find the bike is a little left heavy. The wheel was shifted over to the left to compensate for the heavy primary hanging off the left side of the engine.

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Sick man! Thanks for the info. What kind of fender did you use?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 10:09 AM
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Looks like the stock fender that's been widened? That does look pretty cool
 
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 10:20 AM
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I got the fender on ebay from a company in NH. If I can find the invoice, I will send you the info.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 10:57 AM
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I found the fender. They are still making it. here is the ebay link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120916397626
 
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Old Apr 1, 2014 | 06:59 AM
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I found the fender. They are still making it. here is the ebay link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120916397626
Thanks man.
 
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