New Wheels have arrived

[aviationfred]

I have received the first parts for my winter project. USD fork conversion and rear Fat Tire mod with a FZ1 swing arm.


Fred

[Mike 86 in San Dimas]

 

[fj1289]

Is that a 6 inch R1 rim?  If so, you can install the rim with no machining if you take all 8mm off the left side of the swing arm.  If you mount the 6 inch R1 rim all the way to the left in the swing arm, it will still be offset in the swing arm 4 mm to the right.  Taking all 8mm off the left side of the swing arm will center the rim in the chassis.  Then use an offset contershaft sprocket and you're all set.  Some frames may require some minor grinding for chain clearance.  Clear as pie?  Easy as mud?

[aviationfred]

Is that a 6 inch R1 rim?

The front wheel is for a 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000 17" x 3.5" and the rear wheel is for a 1997 Suzuki RF900 17" x 5.5". The rear wheel will be cleaned up and powder coated to match the front. I will be adding some color touches to both wheels that match the teal stripe on my FJ. The photos are an example of what will be done.



Fred

[CutterBill]

Gonna look nice, Fred. I have no doubt...
Bill

[fj1289]

Very nice!

[andyoutandabout]

Amazing how the RF900 wheel looks like a regular Fj one.
Good luck with the conversion.
Reward yourself with a spin round the Ozarks
Andy

[aviationfred]

The color is close.....



Fred

[ct7088]

What do you think Fred? Paint just the stripe to match or strip and powder coat with no stripe?

Chris

[aviationfred]

What do you think Fred? Paint just the stripe to match or strip and powder coat with no stripe?

Chris

The above photo is the finished colors for the front wheel. The rear wheel will be fully powder coated jet black and get the teal decals like the following photo.



Fred

[ct7088]

I think this is bike going to be a real beauty.

Chris

[aviationfred]

The project is proceeding slowly. The new rotors and titanium bolts have arrived.



Fred

[X-Ray]

All I can say is that wheel Fred should be mounted on the wall and admired while sipping on a fine port 

[Sparky84]

All I can say is that wheel Fred should be mounted on the wall and admired while sipping on a fine port 

+1 on that,

Tawny or Vintage? 

[fj1289]

All I can say is that wheel Fred should be mounted on the wall and admired while sipping on a fine port 

Nah - it should be thrashed within an inch of its life!