KLX250 wheel interchangeability
#1
KLX250 wheel interchangeability
Here is what I have learned with some research.
First the front hub, the KX hubs will not directly bolt up since they have no speedo drive. So I ignored looking them up. They might work if the axle will work and you go to an electronic speedo like a Vapor or don't run a speedo.
The same internal spacer, wheel bearings, circlips, left seal (50-62-7), left collar, speedo drive assy, spokes (except where noted), and disc rotor bolts fit the following hubs making them functionally identical:
1986-2006 KDX200 and 220 FRONT HUB spoke size difference
1991-1994 KDX250 KDX250 FRONT HUB
1993-1996 KLX650R and C FRONT HUB
1994-2007 KLX250R, S, and SF FRONT HUB 2006-2007 spoke size difference
1997-2007 KLX300R FRONT HUB
The same internal spacer, wheel bearings, circlips, left collar, rotor bolts , but not the left seal or speedo drive (gear style) fits:
2009-2014 KLX250S and SF FRONT HUB spoke size same as 2006-2007 KLX250S
Based on the parts in the hub, the only difference has to be in some hub finish or some other non-essential with the exception of the spoke change on the KDX model and another on the KLX250 2006-2007 plus the electronic speedo and seal for 2009-2014.
So if you get any of the complete wheels from the first list you would have a bolt on set up based on the parts that fit up to the hub.
Now the rear hub is identical with the following based on the same part number used:
1995-2006 KDX200 and 220 REAR HUB
1991-1994 KDX250 KDX250 REAR HUB
1993-1996 KLX650R REAR HUB
1994-2007 KLX250R, S, and SF REAR HUB
1997-2007 KLX300R FRONT HUB
I believe there are KX hubs that will work, probably spoke size differences, but it would take some trial fitting to see. Hub parts don't reflect interchangability.
First the front hub, the KX hubs will not directly bolt up since they have no speedo drive. So I ignored looking them up. They might work if the axle will work and you go to an electronic speedo like a Vapor or don't run a speedo.
The same internal spacer, wheel bearings, circlips, left seal (50-62-7), left collar, speedo drive assy, spokes (except where noted), and disc rotor bolts fit the following hubs making them functionally identical:
1986-2006 KDX200 and 220 FRONT HUB spoke size difference
1991-1994 KDX250 KDX250 FRONT HUB
1993-1996 KLX650R and C FRONT HUB
1994-2007 KLX250R, S, and SF FRONT HUB 2006-2007 spoke size difference
1997-2007 KLX300R FRONT HUB
The same internal spacer, wheel bearings, circlips, left collar, rotor bolts , but not the left seal or speedo drive (gear style) fits:
2009-2014 KLX250S and SF FRONT HUB spoke size same as 2006-2007 KLX250S
Based on the parts in the hub, the only difference has to be in some hub finish or some other non-essential with the exception of the spoke change on the KDX model and another on the KLX250 2006-2007 plus the electronic speedo and seal for 2009-2014.
So if you get any of the complete wheels from the first list you would have a bolt on set up based on the parts that fit up to the hub.
Now the rear hub is identical with the following based on the same part number used:
1995-2006 KDX200 and 220 REAR HUB
1991-1994 KDX250 KDX250 REAR HUB
1993-1996 KLX650R REAR HUB
1994-2007 KLX250R, S, and SF REAR HUB
1997-2007 KLX300R FRONT HUB
I believe there are KX hubs that will work, probably spoke size differences, but it would take some trial fitting to see. Hub parts don't reflect interchangability.
#4
I can confirm the KLX650L rear wheel is vastly different than the KLX650R. Its a cush drive hub, which would be awesome, but its wider and the sprocket has a weird offset. you can cut down the left spacer to make it work, but the wheel is no longer centered in the swingarm... super crazy stuff
#5
That would be KLX650C - I have one. All you have to do is change the hub offset loosening the one side and tightening the other. Did it on bicycle rear wheels all the time. The only issue is if you need to actually swap out for shorter spokes on one side and longer on the other. But really not worth it.
#6
Thats funny. never thought about moving the rim on the hub via the spokes but I guess it could work..not sure about how strong it would be. it would be awesome to have a 17'' cush drive rear wheel for road duty!!
#7
Strength would be there. It isn't unusual for motorcycles to have what is called "dish" on a bicycle. Many bikes with cush hubs have some dish, the hub just pushes the drive side flange in toward the center. Obviously if the hub is actually centered in the swing arm and the rim on the hub all is best, but that is seldom true. Usually the hub side spokes are shorter than the rotor side because there is more offset of the flanges. If you want to see exaggerated dish look at the rear wheel on a mountain or street bicycle. It has to have serious dish to allow the freewheel on the right side.