17" rear wheel conversion

[craigslist1340]

Here's my 17" rear wheel conversion.

[fj11.5]

looks great,  , how wide ts the brake caliper mount at the wheel 

[craigslist1340]

The brake caliper mount is about 40mm wide where the axle goes through it.

[aviationfred]

This mod may be in the works this winter when snow and sub 30 degree weather is the norm. The photos look great

[giantkiller]

If anyone needs a brand new JT 40t sprocket for this mod I have one . I bought, and that is how I found out that the 92 GSXR 750 wheel I got from the breaker is actually a 92 GSXR600 wheel. The 600 has 5 sprocket bolts and the 750 and 1100 have 6 sprocket bolts)$10 + shipping

[Antonn3]

Hi giantkiller, Im interested. PM about shipping?

[fj11.5]

The brake caliper mount is about 40mm wide where the axle goes through it.

thanks mate, mine is about 25mm but its from an 89 gsxr 750 but im now using a 93 1100 rim

[chocker]

Hi,
is that all there is to do? This seems to be a very simple mod considering it's a wheel size change. I've read up on many different configurations and they all involved grinding and metal work which I have no access to. What size washers are you using for the inside of the rotor where it meets with the rim? Where did you attach the brace on the swingarm for the caliper? Did you use the FJ axle and did you have to change the wheel bearings? Sorry for all the questions but I am very interested in this mod if everything looks good.

Thanks,
Mark

[The General]

Just ordered a 170/55 x 17 for mine. (PO modded) Noticed the Axle nut went on too far for effective retainer Pin. Also noticed Swing Arm sprung out 4 mm when I loosened the axle nut. Harvy & I reckoned  a 180 would hit the Brake Rod & maybe the chain so ordered the 170 for now. Yeah, 2 washers would about do it (- But was going to experiment with their position when I get the wheels back from the paint shop - still haven`t decided on tha colour? - mentioned red and pink to the colour coordinator and got to see her brakfast - again!) . How close did the 180 go for tolerance?

[craigslist1340]

This mod may be in the works this winter when snow and sub 30 degree weather is the norm. The photos look great

Thanks, it took longer to get all the parts than to do the work.

[craigslist1340]

Hi,
is that all there is to do? This seems to be a very simple mod considering it's a wheel size change. I've read up on many different configurations and they all involved grinding and metal work which I have no access to. What size washers are you using for the inside of the rotor where it meets with the rim? Where did you attach the brace on the swingarm for the caliper? Did you use the FJ axle and did you have to change the wheel bearings? Sorry for all the questions but I am very interested in this mod if everything looks good.

Thanks,
Mark

NO machining. Just 2 s.s. washers dremeled out to 20mm to go over the stock axle. No shimming the caliper, or the rotor. Picture 4 shows where I changed the lower footpeg bolt to a longer full thread bolt to attach the end of the brake stay. Make sure your donor wheel has the center spacer between the bearings.
John

[craigslist1340]

Hi,
is that all there is to do? This seems to be a very simple mod considering it's a wheel size change. I've read up on many different configurations and they all involved grinding and metal work which I have no access to. What size washers are you using for the inside of the rotor where it meets with the rim? Where did you attach the brace on the swingarm for the caliper? Did you use the FJ axle and did you have to change the wheel bearings? Sorry for all the questions but I am very interested in this mod if everything looks good.

Thanks,
Mark

Also, I used stock gsxr rear wheel bearings,  gsxr caliper,  stay and brake hose that I switched ends to make it clear better. Didn't think a s.s. brake hose was necessary.

NO machining. Just 2 s.s. washers dremeled out to 20mm to go over the stock axle. No shimming the caliper, or the rotor. Picture 4 shows where I changed the lower footpeg bolt to a longer full thread bolt to attach the end of the brake stay. Make sure your donor wheel has the center spacer between the bearings.
John

[giantkiller]

It definitely took longer to find the parts. I finally found a breaker that swore up and down that all the parts came from same bike. But what he sent was a 92 gsxr 600 wheel, cushdrive, with 92 gsxr 750 spacers caliper and caliper bracket. Witch all worked with a combination of the 600, 750 spacers and the fj spacers no washers almost perfect. 180 still has plenty of room. Tire center is 1/8"to the right of center of where the fj wheel was. I think a 190 would fit. I took it on a 900 mile trip through Michigan. No problems. Could hit throttle lock and I cruise down the highway no hands.

[craigslist1340]

Just ordered a 170/55 x 17 for mine. (PO modded) Noticed the Axle nut went on too far for effective retainer Pin. Also noticed Swing Arm sprung out 4 mm when I loosened the axle nut. Harvy & I reckoned  a 180 would hit the Brake Rod & maybe the chain so ordered the 170 for now. Yeah, 2 washers would about do it (- But was going to experiment with their position when I get the wheels back from the paint shop - still haven`t decided on tha colour? - mentioned red and pink to the colour coordinator and got to see her brakfast - again!) . How close did the 180 go for tolerance?

There is about 4mm from tire to the brake stay, and about 6mm from the tire to the chain.
John

[chocker]

What year and model brake stay are you using?

Mark