GSF1200 Wheel Install - 1990 FJ1200

[Pat Conlon]

On the caliper bracket, the attachment point for the stay arm would be facing to the rear and the bleed port on the caliper would be upside down....kinda hard to get the air out...

[Bones]

Yeah mate they have to be under slung, look at the photo below, if you rotated the caliper clockwise so it sat on top of the swingarm, the mounting for the torque arm will be facing backwards with nowhere to mount it. Their designed to hang underneath.

[Urban_Legend]

Yeah mate they have to be under slung, look at the photo below, if you rotated the caliper clockwise so it sat on top of the swingarm, the mounting for the torque arm will be facing backwards with nowhere to mount it. Their designed to hang underneath.

Thanks for the clarification.  I did.say it was a noob question. Have been watching this thread with keen interest as I think I may know where to get some bandit parts from.

[FJmonkey]

Did you run the hole all the way thru the swing arm. I could have the fabrication guys at work bend me up a bracket pretty easy but making sure I get the holes even top to bottom....that would require me pulling the awing arm and taking it to work and use the drill press.

I drilled into the bottom wall only, then installed Rivet nuts. And to do this the swing arm was removed.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-rivet-nuts/=wx0fq1

[hawkaholic37]

I am sure that this question has already been asked and answered a hundred times, but...any idea what years of GSXR and GSF will work for this swap? There is a much newer GSF in my area that is getting parted out, l believe a 2009, and l was wondering if it would work.

[hawkaholic37]

Also, does anyone know if a Hayabusa or TL1000/SV1000 wheel will work?

[Country Joe]

Also, does anyone know if a Hayabusa or TL1000/SV1000 wheel will work?

I looked into using a Hayabusa wheel last year. The main problem is that they use a 28mm diameter, hollow axle. You would need to use a different swing arm than the FJ. I don't think the axle adjusters would have much strength left if you bored them out to 28 mm. Then, the wheel is also 6" wide, I'm pretty sure it wouldn't fit in the FJ swing arm. The only way I see it working is to swap the swing arm and wheel together.
Joe

[hawkaholic37]

Gotcha, that makes sense.

What year(s) GSXR will drop right in? Also, is it only the 1100? Does the 750 use a different wheel?

Scott

[ZOA NOM]

This is the Ebay heading for the rear wheel I used. Pretty painless install. No machining, just a few spacers.

Suzuki 1991 1992 GSXR1100 GSXR750 Rear Wheel Rim 17" x 5.50"


edit: Here's one for $59 on Ebay right now.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-GSX750-GSX-750-1992-92-REAR-STRAIGHT-WHEEL-17X5-50-82-/251941775457?hash=item3aa8e66861&vxp=mtr

[giantkiller]

I needed straight spokes to better match. The 2008 gsxr1000 wheel. Ended up with 600 rims both times I bought "750" rims. As ARnie pointed out. The 600 has 5 bolt pattern. I've only been able to find 42 tooth for the 600. Would have to be custom made for 38. If anyone knows of source of economical 38t for 600 5 bolt sprockets. Would appreciate it.

[fj johnnie]

 PBI sprockets in Oregon will make a custom sprocket for you, and their prices are reasonable. I bought one from them. It is a good steel sprocket.

[giantkiller]

Awesome thank you. I'll check them out. 18 42 is way too low. Especially on the 1350.