rear tire and rim size

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  • dirtjones

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    rear tire and rim size

    Hi, I am redoing a 1978 GS750C, that I got out of a shed that was last run in 1994. Question is this, the tire on the rear is a 17 in. but the Basscliff says is should be an 18 in. How do I determine if the rim is the correct size? Did the PO force a 17 in. on the rim or is it a 17 in. rim? The rim seems to match the front one, except it is a 19 in, which is correct. Any advise would be appricated.
  • 7981GS

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    Take a careful look at the rim.
    It is cast into it.

    Daniel

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    • Nessism
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      Some spoke wheel bikes were changed over to aluminum wheels, either by a dealer or an owner.
      Last edited by Nessism; 09-24-2011, 06:59 PM.
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        Originally posted by dirtjones
        Hi, I am redoing a 1978 GS750C, that I got out of a shed that was last run in 1994. Question is this, the tire on the rear is a 17 in. but the Basscliff says is should be an 18 in. How do I determine if the rim is the correct size? Did the PO force a 17 in. on the rim or is it a 17 in. rim? The rim seems to match the front one, except it is a 19 in, which is correct. Any advise would be appricated.

        I doubt that it is an 18" rim, I'd hate to have to try getting a 17 inch tire on an 18 inch rim. I'm not that though. Ray

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