KZ1000B1 (LTD) rear wheel on KZ1000A1

[donwahl]

The rear wheel on my 1977 KZ1000A1 has gotten some water inside the rim and it's pretty rusty. It looks OK on the outside but when I went to put on a new tire the insides a mess. I have a rear wheel from a KZ1000B1 (the cast aluminum LTD model) thats is good shape and it looks like to may fit. Before I spend the time and money to get new bearing and seals I was curious if anyone has successfully mounted the 16" LTD cast wheel in place of the spoked wheel. FWIW, I had a 16" rim laced onto the rear hub when I got the bike so at least I know a 560x16 tire fits OK.

[oocrsquare]

I am no expert but, I purchased a 1977 KZ1000A1 from someone who had aluminum mags on it. I replaced both mags w/ spokes. The bike never originally came w/ mags so from my point of view you can. I will look at the mags tomorrow because I still have them and measure them up. I am on the comp all the time so I will follow up on this and let you know

[oocrsquare]

donwahl,
I am back. I want to let you know, this first. The spacers on the axle are different when working to/from spokes/mags. the issue re: size of the mag I will get back to you on that.