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GSXR Rear Wheel Conversion

Started by p51bombay, May 21, 2013, 10:37:55 PM

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p51bombay

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?




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?

p51bombay

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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.

X-Ray

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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:
'94 FJ1200 Wet Pale Brown
'93 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver
'84 FJ1100 Red/White

'91 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver ( Now Sold)
'92 FJ1200 Project/Resto Dark Violet/Silver (Now Sold)






For photos of my rear wheel swap, heres the link  https://www.flickr.com/gp/150032671@N02/62k3KZ

fj11.5

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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
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

p51bombay

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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.
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