want to re-lace my front hub with a 3.50x17 rim. What do you do about spokes on the OEM hub? if I was to get a D.I.D or excel rim would the spoke set fit the hub???

Roon-E I can tell you what we do here in Montana. We order a spoke set to fit the size of rim and then lace it and true it. Doing a little motard? It helps if you fill out your profile so people can give you country specific info. I have a friend who is selling his 600XT that already has the small front wheel and street tires on it. US$2400.00.