LEGO Technic 8417 Mag Wheel Master

Specifications
| Set number | 8417 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1998 |
| Piece count | 315 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8417 Mag Wheel Master, released in 1998 as part of the Technic line, has 315 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 89 different lots, across 11 colors.
Inventory of set 8417
The inventory of set 8417 lists 315 pieces, spare parts excluded: 89 different lots (one shape in one color) for 77 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8417
Main color: black, making up 63% of the parts, followed by light gray (18%) and blue (9.5%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 199 | 63% | |
| Light Gray | 57 | 18% | |
| Blue | 30 | 9.5% | |
| Dark Turquoise | 7 | 2.2% | |
| White | 6 | 1.9% | |
| Dark Gray | 5 | 1.6% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 0.6% | |
| Yellow | 2 | 0.6% | |
| Metallic Silver | 2 | 0.6% | |
| Trans-Red | 2 | 0.6% | |
| Other colors (1) | 2 | 0.6% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Connectors | 51 | 16% | |
| Technic Axles | 45 | 14% | |
| Technic Beams | 44 | 14% | |
| Technic Pins | 39 | 12% | |
| Technic Special | 25 | 7.9% | |
| Technic Bushes | 23 | 7.3% |
Most common parts in set 8417
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Link 3711a | Black | 25 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Black | 21 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin 6632 | Black | 17 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 16 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Reduced 32123a | Light Gray | 15 |
| Technic Axle 4 3705 | Black | 12 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Black | 11 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Black | 10 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Light Gray | 9 |
| Technic Axle 6 3706 | Black | 8 |
65 of the 77 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
No part in set 8417 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 8417 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8417 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8430 Motorbike | 100% | 315 | 2002 |
| 8482 CyberMaster | 62% | 897 | 1998 |
| 8483 CyberMaster | 62% | 897 | 1998 |
| 8450 Mission Experience Pack | 57% | 644 | 2000 |
| 8466 4x4 Off Roader | 56% | 1,103 | 2001 |
Set 8430 Motorbike supplies 100% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 8417 within its line
With 315 pieces, set 8417 ranks #249 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 233 sets released in 1998, it ranks #47. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8417 Mag Wheel Master have?
LEGO set 8417 Mag Wheel Master has 315 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8417 released?
Set 8417 Mag Wheel Master was released in 1998 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8417?
LEGO set 8417 Mag Wheel Master does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8417?
The instructions for LEGO set 8417 Mag Wheel Master can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8417.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8417?
Black, with 199 out of 315 pieces, or 63%. Next come light gray (18%) and blue (9.5%).
How many different parts does set 8417 contain?
Set 8417 has 89 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 77 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Link in black, with 25 copies.
Does LEGO set 8417 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8417?
Set 8430 Motorbike, released in 2002: it supplies 100%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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