32 spoke wheel. What are my options?

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Torgo

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Hi everybody. I just got a used mountain bike for my new motorized bike project. Unfortunately, the wheels are 32 spoke. Can I somehow still use the 9 hole sprocket that comes with the Chinese kits? Or, is there a place to get an 8 hole sprocket? Does anyone else out there have a 9 hole sprocket successfully running on a 32 spoke rear wheel? I do not have my kit in hand yet, so I am trying to figure out this issue before it arrives so I can get it up and running as soon as possible. Thanks a lot, and this is a great forum.
 
Contact livefastmotors.com and see if they have any 5 hole sprockets left....should be dirt cheap.

Let me know if you find one, I may have one here, but I'll have to dig.
 
Hi, I actually didn't find any 5 hole sprockets on livefastmotors.com. If I did find a 5 hole sprocket, would the hardware that comes with the kit still work?

Thanks
 
Welcome neicull,

You will need to make a few post before you can post any links or pics, sorry about that.
 
You can contact Rebel Gears to make you a 8 hole one. I had them make me two (40 tooth). I have an extra if you would like to buy it off me. I had to make my own rubber inserts to compress around the spokes. You can use pipe flange gaskets. I got them from Fastenal. But PM me if your interested it comes with backing plates. I'll even make you the rubber gaskets if you want.
 
You can see one on my blue bike at Ghent Cruisers. I'm not allowed to post links yet other wise I would.
 
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