18" spoked wheels for GS1000?

[sharpy]

I just picked up a junk 1000C. Stock rim sizes are 2.15x18 rear and 1.85 front. I am going to lace both with 18" rims and put them on my S. Sacrilege, I know, but I will keep the stockers. I'm going 2.5 on the rear, and 2.15 on the front. There are lots of rim options cheap from dirt bike suppliers.

Flame on.

You sure about "lots" of rim options? Spoke angle, 36 holes, size of the nipple holes and width are the main things to look out for. Not many dirt bikes had hubs the size of the rear suzuki hub. Why you sticking with such skinny rims? If its price thats ok but i stated 4.25 and 2.50 x 18 rims which would run 140/80x18 and 110/80x18 tires that would be a perfect match for your bike with NO issues with rubbing. Especually if you used a $100 GSX alloy swingarm setup. Even using a 18 GSX550esd front guard would solve the problem with the standard guard.

[pplassm]

Thanks! That sounds like the way to go.

Nice bike, BTW!

[hampshirehog]

Don't know how price would compare with $s and the shipping might be a killer but these guys are good over here:

http://www.central-wheel.co.uk/rims/rims.html

Plus there's always good old Hagon:

http://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/HagWheel.htm

[sharpy]

And if you use stainless spokes, try and get them polished. I know there shiny as they come but running the buff over them aswell makes them OMG shiny. Afetr all there only mass produced straight blanks bent to suit that wheel.

[abnphipps]

Does anyone know if a 18 inch rear/19 inch front from a gs1100 will fit on a 1979 gs1000? Or has anyone done this swap?

[Nessism]

Does anyone know if a 18 inch rear/19 inch front from a gs1100 will fit on a 1979 gs1000? Or has anyone done this swap?

The 1100 has a 17 in. rear, not an 18. The good news is the wheels will interchange although someone with more experience will have to chime in regarding if the spacers are the same.

[busa1300]

18x3.5 and 18x2.75 with 150x70 and 110x80 tires...
GS1000C rear hub, GT550 front hub...

[tkent02]

Very nice!!!!

[limeex2]

3.0 x 18 rear rim with a 140, 2.5 x 18 front rim with a 110. Tire guides say to use a 130 rear, but have used a 140 for years and it is not "over tired". For some reason I could not get the Pirelli's to bead properly. Went with Avon rear, Pirellii front. Turn in is much better. Want to try a 14" rear shock next. Go to http://www.suzuki-katana.com/ for frame bracing ideas. I only used the bracing down by the swing arm and battery area as that is what Yosh used back in the day. Makes a BIG difference. Get as heavy as a spoke as you can find. Keep us posted on your race bike, WERA rules seem more lenient towards 1000 vs. 1100

[The Limey]

Hi,

Im currently in the process of sousing all my parts to build a Yoshi replica out of my 1978 GS1000. My question is, what seat do you have in the pic of your bike and where can I get one?

Thanks The Limey

[steve murdoch]

If you are referring to the seat in the last posting it is a Zero seat. On the right bike they look great.
Very rare and i have no idea where to find one.

http://rbitter.home.xs4all.nl/seats/Eikoh-Zero/Eikoh-Zero-seat.html

How about starting a thread about your build.
Oh yeah, welcome to the site.

[limeex2]

I'm running a 18" laced up on the front, and fit my GS1000 or GS1100. Im at work at the moment and don't recall the width. Am running a 110-18 Sport Demon. 18" rim helps immensely for turning, doesn't seem to hinder stability at speeds. I had them laced up 35 years ago with big spokes and have only had to true them 1 time. I'll check my rim sizes when I get home. I used GS750 and GS1000 hubs for both of my wheel sets.

[limeex2]

Just checked 'em. I'm running rim sizes of 3.00x18 rear and a 2.5x18 front. also have a 2.5x19 front. Cant go bigger than a 140 on the rear and a 110 on the front. Keep in mind, the wider the tire, the slower it will turn in. There have been threads about using 1 inch longer shocks to help turn in and/or raising the fork tubes. The guys from New Zealand are running vintage stuff and have lots of useful knowledge. The seat people were speaking of is an Eikoh. It works well to hold you in place under acceleration, but you can move around more on a modified stock seat.