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CT2 with 21" front wheel - replacement required

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Good day all!  
I've run in to a jam with the inspection/ registration with my CT2.  At some point someone has hit something and put a big flat spot on the front rim, which has put the rim out of spec, as far as inspections go.  So, I'm not sure what the best route to go to resolve this issue.  The way I see it, is to either buy an entire "new" wheel OR get a 21" rim laced up to the existing hub.  I *think* the fastest way is to get a new wheel BUT I'm not sure what I should be looking for (" wheels that bolted up to the CT2 and had a speedo cable?  I'm assuming the AT2MX but would appreciate some help on that.  Alternatively, I could buy a 21" hoop and lace it up to the existing 'd have to find a local shop that builds wheels, but that might be a task unto itself.  I've built bicycle wheels in the past, so would not be opposed to trying, but getting the spoke lengths correct and understanding offsets (if any) would be a challenge.  

As usual, I appreciate any advice from the collective.

Also - if you have a 21" wheel in your shed looking for a home please reach out!

Much appreciated.
Shane
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'72 CT2 175
'92 DR 350S
24 Sep 2025 12:30 #1

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Replied by mwsmith007@att.net on topic CT2 with 21" front wheel - replacement required

I have a 1972 RT-3 with a 19" wheel with a good rim and rusted out spokes. I bought NOS spokes on eBay (~$100); there are aftermarket spokes as well). I had my local shop (Austin, TX) do the lace up and truing (~$200). All worked out well.
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if me, I would get 2 new tusk or excel wheels, some SS spokes and self install to save.

Is this a match for your wheel?
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1974 Yamaha DT125A
1974 Yamaha DT360A with SP96 Exhaust
Next…196x-197x Yamaha something.


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Replied by xt350pilot on topic CT2 with 21" front wheel - replacement required

Thanks for the info guys.

PABDT - Yes! That's the same rim - I'll need to do a bit more checking to confirm if the hub is the same.
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24 Sep 2025 13:49 #4

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