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Originally Posted by Z1R rider
Did 4 conversions this spring, 3 using newgen wheels and 1 using EX 500 wheels. I didn't have much to do with the 500 conversion, but I'm sure rubbersidedown would answer questions on that conversion. This how-to is using the newgen wheels.
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Having put (aftermarket) NewGen wheels on my 500, I can say that the parts are nearly identical between the two. The spacer in the front wheel between the bearings is a different length. The speedo tabs on the 500 wheel are on a separate piece that snaps in, while the NewGen has them as part of the wheel itself, so the speedo drive is slightly different too. Other than those minor differences, it was a direct swap.
If there are any doubts about the condition of the bearings, you can get a set of All Balls bearings (25-1444 front and 25-1234 rear) for about $25 total from Amazon.