Calling all older CR gurus: What rear rim will fit my 1987 cr500?

[paul407]

Ok, the Honda shop mechanics have all been too wet behind the ears to answer this question other than, the serial numbers are different so the rear rim must not fit!

I have a 1987 cr500 and need another rear rim. I have been told that the 1987-1988 rims will fit. However, there are other years, I believe up to 1991 that also use the 18" rim. I am curious if anyone has ever used one of the 1989-1991 rear rims / wheel on their 1987-1988 cr500 and if it was a simple swap. I know 1986 and before will not work because the brakes were different. :clue:

Thanks

Brendan

 

[reknelb]

I'm no guru, but I have an 87 cr250 that needs a front wheel (cracked). In my parts searches I've discovered that according to WBros the front rims/hubs from 84-94 on all cr's 125/250/500 are the same. At one point they did change rotors, but they had the same mounting holes. They list rear wheels 89-91 on the 500. (when buying a new wheel with talon hub). There is no listing for anything older. So, if you know the 86 has a different brake, and the 89-91 are listed the same. Then one could assume that the 87-88 are the same. OR the 87 could be totally different than the 88. :bang: Sorry, I guess I was no help at all. :uh:

 

[BigSwole]

never tried it but I only own one bike.I do have an 89 so if you need me to tell you anything about that year,shoot.............

 

[paul407]

I know the 87 and 88 will interchange. The only difference is that the 87 is gold and the 88 is silver.