I just received what was advertised as a 1982 495 front wheel with hub and it has an Akront HI-shoulder 21" wheel with a conical hub. I was under the impression that Akront Hi-shoulder wheels were only used until around 1975, and someone possibly installed it onto a later model conical hub. The only #'s I have found on the rim is ME2490 found on the side. Can anyone decipher the number or shed some light as to the year the rim actually is? I asked the seller to measure the brake drum and was told it was 5 1/2" but it turns out to be 5 1/8" which is the same as the older conical hub brakes. It will work for me regardless, but I am just curious. Thanks, Mike
Michael R. Winter
1974 250 Harescrambler
1975 250 HS Project
1977 250 MC5 Project
1978 250 MX6
1979 250 KTM Project
1980 250 MX KTM
That has to be a relaced wheel. That vintage KTM would have been equipped with Sun rims. As far as I know, the Akronts were original equipment for the years you stated, 74' & 75'
Chakka
my late 74 has akront rims front and rear. "regular' hub" in front