FJ1200 rear wheel swap

[Terry in Australia]

G'Day  Guys, sorry if this has been asked before, but remember, I am a noob, so I've got an excuse. I just bought this 2010 XJ6N rear wheel for my 1987 FJ1200, and I'm wondering if anyone else has done this conversion, and if so, are there any tricks or tips I should know? Cheers, Terry.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281082897574?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

[aviationfred]

Terry,

I have not heard of anyone trying that model of wheel on an FJ.

The most common rear wheel swap is 90'-98' GSXR1100 and 90'-95' GSXR750. A few have used FZR1000 and YZF600R Thundercat rear wheels.

I have a 92' GSXR750 rear wheel on one and a YZF600R rear wheel on the other.

Fred

[Terry in Australia]

Thanks mate, what attracted me to it was that it's a Yamaha wheel, 160 width in the popular 17 inch size, and I quite like the design.

I've got a lathe and mill, so can make up any spacers/sleeves/adapters that I need, I think my next problem will be finding a matching front wheel that'll fit the FJ forks, but the biggest issue will probably be finding a good one, considering that the front wheel is usually the first thing that hits in a collision. Cheers, Terry.

[andyb]

Just swap the whole front end over.  Easy solution. 

[Terry in Australia]

Thanks Andy, I've looked for a complete front end, but so far, nada. Cheers, Terry.

[fintip]

fjowners.wikidot.com/rear-rim has most of the info that's out there.

[Pat Conlon]

Hello Terry, spacers are the easy part.....

What size axle does that wheel use? (I'll bet it is a larger diameter than the FJ axle)
Any thoughts on how you will make it fit the FJ axle...or fitting the XJ6N axle to the FJ swing arm?
How about the offset on the brake rotor....will it match up to your FJ's caliper?

Spacers are easy...

Re: compatible designed front wheel: Same questions apply. I know for sure the 2010 front rim will not have any provisions for your mechanical speedometer drive.

Let us know what you find

[Terry in Australia]

Thanks Pat, the wheel has arrived and I'm stoked. It looks brand new! The axle looks to be the same size (20mm?) but the rear disc is smaller (and I don't think the FJ disc will bolt on) and the FZ6 wheel is around 12mm wider across the hub. No huge problems though mate, it won't take much engineering to make it work.

I've seen several front wheels on eBay today, but I'm kicking myself for not buying the shiny new one I saw last weekend for $285. It was a bare wheel with no axle, bearings, discs, etc, but a good start, and the right width. (3.5 inches) Anyway, I'll fit the rear wheel first and worry about the front wheel later.

The other good news is that the 17 inch Dunlop Sportsmax tyre that came with it looks like brand new, I'm wondering if that might have contributed to the donor bikes demise? I'll make sure that I "scrub it in" before I test it's limits.......... Cheers, Terry.

[Pat Conlon]

Good deal Terry, take lots of pictures and measurements...blaze a trail for us to follow...

[Terry in Australia]

Thanks Pat, I just found an "as new" FZ6 rear caliper on eBay in the US for $54.99 (and that much again for shipping) so I don't have to worry about adapting the larger FJ disc etc, so I'm getting there. I'll take some pics when I've assembled all the parts to make it work. Cheers, Terry.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400551496262

[Terry in Australia]

Well I bit the bullet and bought this front wheel on eBay this morning. I asked the seller what the distance was between the front discs and his reply was identical to that on my FJ (5 inches) so fitting (hopefully) won't be a problem.

I just hope it gets here before the "Christmas rush" for USPS and Aussie Post takes hold, in which case it'll probably arrive just after Easter....... Cheers, Terry. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151147274420?item=151147274420&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:X:RTQ:MOTORS:1123&vxp=mtr

[Harvy]

Well I bit the bullet and bought this front wheel on eBay this morning. I asked the seller what the distance was between the front discs and his reply was identical to that on my FJ (5 inches) so fitting (hopefully) won't be a problem.

I just hope it gets here before the "Christmas rush" for USPS and Aussie Post takes hold, in which case it'll probably arrive just after Easter....... Cheers, Terry. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151147274420?item=151147274420&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:X:RTQ:MOTORS:1123&vxp=mtr

What forks do you have in your FJ Terry?

Harvy

[Terry in Australia]

G'Day Harvy, just the stock 1987 FJ1200 forks mate. Cheers, Terry.

[Harvy]

G'Day Harvy, just the stock 1987 FJ1200 forks mate. Cheers, Terry.

So whats the diameter of the axle that goes thru that wheel? I see you have the necessary kit to modify and/or make spacers etc.......so I guess you can make it fit ok. The only other thing that will need addressing is the speedo drive....the R6s did not take it off the front wheel like the FJ does.

Harvy

[Arnie]

Terry,

What is the thickness and diameter of those brake disks?  IIRC your '87 used the original ventilated 267mm disks.
I'd guess the disks on that wheel are between 300-320mm OD and probably 5mm thick.  If that's the case, how're you gonnna fit your calipers over them?

Arnie