DRZ400 ATC build using '86 ATC 250R parts

[HK1837]

Hi all, been busy with work. Over the summer I've had some time to do some measuring and picked up a few more bits.

I'm on the hunt for an 11" front wheel off an '85-'86 ATC250R, 1987 ATCC200X or any ATC350X. Anyone know anyone in Australia that might have one? As I'm using the whole 1986 ATC250R front axle, brakes etc. I just don't have a wheel. I can buy a new one but they are only available in black, I already have silver rears.

[HK1837]

All, I picked up a front wheel and tyre off an '85 250R on the weekend.
Just want to check, which side the hub face goes, I assume its the side with the scalloped bits on it (first photo) and the washers/nuts go on the side with the insert faces on it (second photo)? That makes the most sense, just ant to double check.

[Red Rider]

Just want to check, which side the hub face goes, I assume its the side with the scalloped bits on it (first photo) and the washers/nuts go on the side with the insert faces on it (second photo)? That makes the most sense, just ant to double check.

You are correct.

[HK1837]

You are correct.

Thank you! Much appreciated.

[Carlson]

Keen to see how this looks mate. You got some bits off me for it.

[HK1837]

Its coming together slowly. Doing bathroom and kitchen renos right now, and I'm busy until early next year with a plant build. But I hope to get the swingarm modified to suit the frame this year, and I want to get hold of a pair of DRZ400 forks, so I can bolt then up to the front axle, hub and wheel to get an exact fork centre. Then I can draw up the triple clamps, and get them laser cut. Will get the perimeter, the steering stalk hole and the holes for the forks cut with laser, maybe get them done a few thou smaller and ream them out to size. I'm going to try and be funky with a cut away from the fork holes towards the steering stalk and pull that cut closed with through bolts front to back.
I've already dummied the 2003 LTZ400/KFX400 subframe onto a DRZ frame, won't take to much to bolt it up, just a bit of bending and welding. I have a NOS KFX400 rear fender, that I hope to swap for a good used or aftermarket yellow LTZ one, then I'll build it as a Suzuki. Otherwise it's going to be a Kawasaki which means a black DRZ tank and green Kawasaki tank shrouds.