School me on the GSXR rear wheel mod

[billwest]

Yep, 17 x 5.5 wheel, J17xMT5.50.  This one has the straight spokes, not angled like OEM Yamaha wheel.

Also:

64741-17E00 SPACER,REAR AXLE,R

64751-46E00 SPACER,REAR AXLE,L


I used a 170 x 60 tyre, as I find it is slightly taller than the 180 x 55.  I get about 1cm clearance between chain and tyre.
The 180 x 55 also fits with sufficient clearance.

Bill.



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[p51bombay]

what exactly was your method? i wanted to do the GSXR wheel swap but now i'm seeing i have to make my own brake rod. Which parts did you use? Your pics help, but the parts used would be nice.

Parts used (all Suzuki):

Rear wheel:  GSXR1100 '92-'94
Rear sprocket:  GSXR750, 40 teeth '92-'94.  This one suits the chain.
Rear caliper, torque arm: GSX750F (Katana) '94
Caliper bracket: GSXR1100W, Part No 69721-46E00
Suzuki spacers: GSXR1100 '92-'94

One extra washer each side.

Tyre:  Mich Pilot Road 2, 170 x 60

Hope this helps.

I know this is an old thread but in regards to the Katana caliper and TA - do you know what range of model years are the same?  Also, someone mentioned that some of the calipers are slightly different, could someone post what I do and do not what prior to looking for one?

[p51bombay]

Also, does the Katana caliper and bracket need to be a 750 part or can a 600 or 1100 be used and if so what years?