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quadrcr87
03-24-2004, 10:26 AM
Well i just put my order in for my yfz. i have douglas red labels for a honda front and back. I have an uncle that owns a machine shop. would it work to have him redrill my rims to a yamaha pattern. then they could switch back and forth between my Z and my 450?
bradley300
03-24-2004, 10:35 AM
sure can, just off set the holes so they arent too close together
Cole Trane
03-24-2004, 10:36 AM
Yeah it would probably work if you had the room on the rim, but they won't be as strong.
bradley300
03-24-2004, 10:41 AM
i dont think it would weaken them enuff to even make a difference.

also, i have seen many wheels w/ a dual bolt pattern if that makes you feel any better about it
quadrcr87
03-24-2004, 10:53 AM
sweet thanks for the help. i just need to make sure we get is all centered but it shouldnt be a problem with all the machines i can use. My uncle is an engineer so ill get her done soon
cdalejef
03-24-2004, 11:54 AM
Yep, we've done it. No worries.
03-24-2004, 02:57 PM
iv'e heard of it being done but why wouldnt all maufacturers make them if it wasnt going to weaken them...?
416exmx
03-24-2004, 07:01 PM
Originally posted by Jumbo747
iv'e heard of it being done but why wouldnt all maufacturers make them if it wasnt going to weaken them...?

because then when you trade quads, you have to buy more wheels... more wheels you buy, the more $$$ they make..;)
JOEX
03-24-2004, 11:10 PM
Originally posted by 416exmx
because then when you trade quads, you have to buy more wheels... more wheels you buy, the more $$$ they make..;)
I'll agree with that:(

And make sure the valve stem isn't in the way.
big-guy
03-25-2004, 01:19 AM
Parts that are left out cost nothing, and cause no customer relations problems.
BigAl
03-26-2004, 06:54 PM
ReDrilling isn't a problem.

Douglas front wheels for a honda will not fit the YFZ.
The center hole is too small, and will not fit over the hub.
If your uncle is a good machinist, he could probably make the center hole bigger.
The rears should work fine.

Edit

Let me say that the douglas wheels I bought, would not fit. I didn't even think to measure the center hole until I had already drilled the wheel bolt holes.

So measure first.
Butters
03-28-2004, 01:02 PM
like everyone else said i have seen this alot of times. looks to be a good idea to me.
Chef
03-28-2004, 01:41 PM
I have a set of rims with like 4 bolt patterns in em...granted, they are steel, but they aren't weak at all.