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General Category => Modifications => Topic started by: p51bombay on May 21, 2013, 10:37:55 PM

Title: GSXR Rear Wheel Conversion
Post by: p51bombay on May 21, 2013, 10:37:55 PM
I've been reading, asking  and searching but still have yet to find the answers so hopefully someone who's done this swap can help out here. I read something about there being two rear calipers that are similar looking, something about the bleed nipple to look for but I still can't find what the detail is and what if looks like I saw one.  Simple question - is this one below right or wrong?  Also, I see some of these hanger brackets have a bearing while others do not, I see why the bearing is there but is the one without an earlier design?  That said, I looked at the pix again while posting and it seems only one side has a bearing - or is that just a recess I am seeing rather than a bearing?

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Suzuki-GSXR750-GSXR-750-GSX-R-GSX-R750-1991-Rear-Brake-Caliper-Bracket-Set-/00/s/OTYxWDEyODI=/z/vqwAAOxyJ8ZRiQdF/$T2eC16dHJFoE9nh6pibSBRiQdFI((g~~60_57.JPG)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Suzuki-GSXR750-GSXR-750-GSX-R-GSX-R750-1991-Rear-Brake-Caliper-Bracket-Set-/00/s/OTYxWDEyODI=/z/3BwAAOxyqKVRiQdE/$T2eC16hHJGEFFmltB5W!BRiQdDr,Pg~~60_57.JPG)

On the wheels, I know the 90-92 wheels have the curved spokes, but later ones look straight in the fiche while you see wheels on ebay that are curved but stated from a 93, 94, 95, etc - are the sellers wrong or is the fiche?  Basically, what year did they change to straight spokes?
Title: Re: GSXR Rear Wheel Conversion
Post by: p51bombay on May 21, 2013, 10:43:52 PM
Also, are there any fitment differences between the 84-85, 86-87, 88-90 but leaving out the 91-93 since they have a steel swinger.  I see lots of posts about how these fit just perfect but no one mentions if there are any differences from one series to another.
Title: Re: GSXR Rear Wheel Conversion
Post by: X-Ray on May 23, 2013, 02:41:35 AM
I'm pretty sure that is the same type of caliper as I used, have a look at the first photo in the link below for my wheel swap below. I have mine mounted exactly the same as your second photo. I'll have to have a look at mine again, but I know it swivels easily when its all bolted together, (without the brake arm of course)

Theres a few photos in there that might help,  :good2:
Title: Re: GSXR Rear Wheel Conversion
Post by: fj11.5 on May 23, 2013, 05:09:13 AM
Looks like the type of caliped I used, from memory mine was an 89 ,,pretty sure that's just a machined recess on the mounting hole
Title: Re: GSXR Rear Wheel Conversion
Post by: p51bombay on May 23, 2013, 09:09:03 AM
Well, it looks like I have a package from a 90 on the way, spotted the stuff on ebay broken into packages but not how I wanted so i called the number they had, asked if they would do one with everything I need and they would.  Spoke to the guy to ask if he had an FZR front as well which he didn't but he asked what I was doing with it.  When I told him he was very interested, I pointed out that if he packaged these and listed them as FJ 17" conversions he would sell them, I sent a list of what was needed - so keep your eyes open for complete packages.  Price was I think, reasonable, actually my offer but $250 including shipping for everything seems pretty good compared to what others want for just a bare wheel.