Rear Wheel Question....Will it fit?

ANGRYJOE · April 10, 2015, 12:46:26 AM

Found a smoking deal on a Bandit rear wheel and tire, axle, gear, rotor and brake....

After reading the forums here I see a GSXR rear wheel will work on our FJ's and I know the Bandit wheel will work on a GSXR....Soooo....if a GSXR rear wheel can work on our FJ's can one assume that the Bandit wheel would work?

am I off base here....Any info is appreciated.

Thanks.

Country Joe · April 10, 2015, 05:53:27 AM

What year Bandit wheel are you looking at buying?

FJmonkey · April 10, 2015, 07:03:26 AM

Let's start with a basic question. What diameter is the rear axial? What year GSXR's are getting the Bandit wheel? If they are the same years we are using for the upgrade then your logic has a fighting chance. What size is the Bandit rear wheel?

Arnie · April 10, 2015, 10:42:09 AM

There are only a very few measurements needed to determine if a wheel will fit EASILY in our FJs.
They are:
Axle diameter = 20mm

Overall width of wheel assembly (sprocket carrier, wheel, brake hanger, and spacers) must be no greater than the distance between the FJ's swingarm legs at the axle.

The wheel rim can be ANY width, but the maximum width tire can be no more than (some) 180*

In practice this means that 5.5" is the largest wheel needed to properly mount the largest tire that will fit in the FJ and not rub on the chain.
* Some brands and models of tire are wider than nominally described and marketed. (Dunlop for one)

Remember, ANYthing can be made to fit ANYwhere if you have a large enough hammer (or wallet)
This is not rocket science.

FJmonkey · April 10, 2015, 11:01:49 AM

Quote from: Arnie on April 10, 2015, 10:42:09 AM
Remember, ANYthing can be made to fit ANYwhere if you have a large enough hammer (or wallet)
This is not rocket science.

Quite true Arnie, like speed and money. But I think the goal is fit the damn thing in for less $$$... Most of us FJ junkies are cheep bastards and want the most for less.....

scotiafj · April 10, 2015, 01:26:15 PM

Quote from: ANGRYJOE on April 10, 2015, 12:46:26 AM
Found a smoking deal on a Bandit rear wheel and tire, axle, gear, rotor and brake....

After reading the forums here I see a GSXR rear wheel will work on our FJ's and I know the Bandit wheel will work on a GSXR....Soooo....if a GSXR rear wheel can work on our FJ's can one assume that the Bandit wheel would work?

am I off base here....Any info is appreciated.

Thanks.

Yeah it will fit I was going to use an rf 600 rear wheel which is the same as the early gixxer and bandit tho its only got a 5 stud sprocket and finding a 39 or 40 tooth rear sprocket was a nightmare ..so in the end I got an 89 gixxer 1100 rear wheel and parts for mine ,which Ive still got round to fit ...

Bones · April 10, 2015, 02:25:46 PM

I think the main reason the early gsxr wheel is popular is because it's got the same spoke pattern as the FJ ( later models at least) so when fitted, matches the front wheel and doesn't look out of place, plus it's easier to fit ( two 4mm spacers each side with no machining ) unlike a Yamaha wheel with the same pattern spokes.

ANGRYJOE · April 10, 2015, 10:06:22 PM

Thanks for the responses...

the wheel is from a 97 Bandit 1200. I figure for the price I am paying, if I cannot make it work I can resell the parts and recoup my money.

The wheels are close enough, I dont think it will look out of place.

Country Joe · April 10, 2015, 10:34:35 PM

You could be the first guy to try fitting the Bandit swingarm on an FJ......it would make the wheel swap simple.......just a thought. Probably not a good one, but it is a thought.

Joe

ANGRYJOE · April 10, 2015, 10:53:14 PM

great minds think alike...But, I dont know...if he will give me a deal on the whole mess I might jump and give it a go....I aint skeerd...

Urban_Legend · April 10, 2015, 11:33:36 PM

I do hope that it is a straight fit as I might actually know where I can get a Bandit Rear wheel assembly. Rocking horse shit is easier to find than a GSXR wheel. Please keep us posted of your progress.

Mark

ANGRYJOE · April 11, 2015, 12:55:31 AM

well, I have spent some time this evening trying to figure it out and it looks like the rear wheel bearings are the same part number for the GSXR 1100 and the Bandit 1200. Honestly that is the best evidence I've found this far to indicate this might be a good fitl.

I did find a GSXR wheel and associated parts at a local bike salvage yard for 300 bucks...but I am cheap...really cheap and if I can wait to get it cheaper I will. This whole set up should cost me less than 150usd.

Urban_Legend · April 11, 2015, 01:06:17 AM

Just the GSXR wheel with nothing attached and no tyre would cost more than $300au here. I really wished I lived in the States some times.

Mark

ANGRYJOE · April 11, 2015, 04:42:26 PM

wonder how much shipping an assembly to Down Under would be....here is the place that has the GSXR wheel and associated parts.

http://www.dietzracing.com/

They are local to me....if you ever want to pull the trigger I can inspect the parts first...

Urban_Legend · April 11, 2015, 08:05:02 PM

I have a friend here who owns a bike wreckers, and I think he had an older Bandit sitting in his shed. If your swap works I will go for that.
Then I could get it with no postage and if I ask him really nicely he may even let me use his workshop. Then all I have to do is upgrade the front end.
Might need to win the lottery or rob a bank. So many mods to do, so little money.

Mark

News:

Rear Wheel Question....Will it fit?