1991 GSX-R rear wheel for 17" conversion

[aviationfred]

I know that these wheels are pretty scarce in the Land Down Under. Snap this GSX-R750 rear wheel up if you are wanting to be able to run modern 180 width radials.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUZUKI-GSXR-750-1991-REAR-WHEEL-GENUINE-OEM-LOT29-29S3273-M515-/231721030174?hash=item35f3a6521e:g:UpMAAOSwI-BWHx2z


Fred

ps. I can help with directing you to all of the parts you need to source for the conversion

[WHYNOT_FJ]

Fred,
The Wreckers has had that wheel for over 15months for the same price. I looked at it for my conversion......
I ended up picking up parts ex Canada - similar exchange rate. However for same dollars I got the brake components, cush drive etc.
Luckily I had a FIFO Brother in law coming back with no luggage so shipping was not a problem..

It does make it expensive if you have to buy all the components separately.... I hear NZ is also an option for parts as well...

Andrew

[Bones]

That has been there quite a while Fred and will probably still be there in another 12 months time. $375.00 imo is a lot of money for a bare rim and in the end would cost a small fortune to gather all the parts to fit. I was lucky getting my 4.5 inch rim complete with sprocket and disc for $100.00 but in the end still cost $900.00 overall to fit out.

There was another one the other week in Western Australia for $375.00 as well, but at least it had the sprocket carrier and disc included. Would be good if parts here were plentiful and the same price as in the US.

[Sparky84]

I know that these wheels are pretty scarce in the Land Down Under. Snap this GSX-R750 rear wheel up if you are wanting to be able to run modern 180 width radials.

What size sprocket would be needed with the 17' rim?

Does the 180 wide tyres fit in an 84 model?

Cheers Alan

[Urban_Legend]

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What size sprocket would be needed with the 17' rim?

Does the 180 wide tyres fit in an 84 model?

Cheers Alan
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Hi Alan
You can special order a 30 or 40 tooth sproket to fit the suzuki rim to keep the same ratio as the OEM rim. A 180 tyre will fit depemding on brand. I have a 170 tyre (PR 4) on my 84 with about 5mm to spare on either side. I did rub on my chain guard for a bit, butr has worn a lovely cut out for itself now.

[Bones]

I know that these wheels are pretty scarce in the Land Down Under. Snap this GSX-R750 rear wheel up if you are wanting to be able to run modern 180 width radials.

What size sprocket would be needed with the 17' rim?

Does the 180 wide tyres fit in an 84 model?

Cheers Alan


Alan, to keep the standard gearing go down one tooth on the rear sprocket. Standard on mine was 39t so got a 38t and revs vs speed is about the same as before. I didn't have to special order at all, checked EBay and 38t was readily available at the time. I'm thinking of going 18t on the front to give a more relaxed cruising, 110 kph would be about 3500 rpm where at the moment is 4000rpm.

[Sparky84]

Alan, to keep the standard gearing go down one tooth on the rear sprocket. Standard on mine was 39t so got a 38t and revs vs speed is about the same as before. I didn't have to special order at all, checked EBay and 38t was readily available at the time. I'm thinking of going 18t on the front to give a more relaxed cruising, 110 kph would be about 3500 rpm where at the moment is 4000rpm.

Mate 3500rpm would feel so nice at 110kph, it would definitely stop me from checking if it's in 5th, I think mine at present is about 4200.

Is the tyre choice that much better with the 17" rims? & do they handle that much better?

[Bones]

Alan, to keep the standard gearing go down one tooth on the rear sprocket. Standard on mine was 39t so got a 38t and revs vs speed is about the same as before. I didn't have to special order at all, checked EBay and 38t was readily available at the time. I'm thinking of going 18t on the front to give a more relaxed cruising, 110 kph would be about 3500 rpm where at the moment is 4000rpm.

Mate 3500rpm would feel so nice at 110kph, it would definitely stop me from checking if it's in 5th, I think mine at present is about 4200.

Is the tyre choice that much better with the 17" rims? & do they handle that much better?

Yes and Yes,  plus looks a lot better as well.