Will kanata wheels fit?

[dlanes]

Looking at some 89' katana wheels (they are 17x3 and 17x3.5) and I was wondering if I can use these on my gs750. What will I need with these?

[Big T]

A lot

Larger swing arm -GS 1100 aluminum one, but I don't know if that's a bolt in on the 750

Proper size bearings - the 750 axles are smaller, so you'd have to see if the correct sizes are available before starting

Brake caliper adapters - to match your calipers to the larger discs

Then - new rear brake mount and stay arm

Chain conversion and offset sprocket

Can you fab?

[dlanes]

I was under the impression I may be able to retain the swingarm since the rear wheel isn't the wider gsxr wheel. The front I was already wanting to upgrade. I am under the impression the forks from that Katana will work as well. If I use it retain the Katana front brake then it's just a matter of finding the right offset spockets, chain, spacers and relocate the rear brake right? I'm not the most familiar with these swap, but I like to learn and I had a hard time finding the info searching.

This is the thread where I read about the Katana wheels

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=129307

[dlanes]

Bump for more info. I know someone here has experience with this.

[Big T]

You can bolt on an entire Katana frront end, then add the bar risers and adapt the instruments. I'm doing that now on my 79 1000

I don't think the GS 1100 swingarm fits the 750,

Katana wheels are a lot wider than stock and that's the issue.

[dlanes]

So you're saying there is no way the rear 17x3.5 wheel will fit in the stock gs750 swingarm? Which one will work, or do I have to use a katana swingarm and adapt to get it fit my frame? I just want to know what I'm getting into.

[Guest]

I have a 600 kat front end on my '83 750 es. It had the rear wheel from one on it also, using the stock swingarm. (stock original rear tire was a 120) I have a 4.5x17 wheel on it now from an '89 gsxr 1100. (160/60/17 tire) The 3.5 with a 140 tire had plenty of room on both sides.

[Guest]

On the Sundail Moto Sports forum there is a thread titled Mono Shock L in the customs section that shows a GT 750 with a Katana mono shock swingarm on it...