GS550 spokes/mag question

[yakobo5]

I have a 77 GS550 with the spoke wheels (disc front/drum rear) and was wondering if the mag wheels from a GS550L model would fit without any modifications. Wanted to roll with black wheels but painting spokes is probably not a good idea and I can get the mag wheels from an L model for pretty cheap and paint it. Anyone try this? My bike below.

[JEEPRUSTY]

Wow what a gorgeous bike
Shame you dont like the spokes they are swesome looking though

[Steve]

The rear wheel will be a different size, but will probably fit OK.

Did the L have a disk or drum brake on the rear? If it was a disk, it will be a harder swap.

You might need to adjust some spacers on either side of the rear wheel.

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[JEEPRUSTY]

83-86 550 ls had drum brakes on the rear

[steve murdoch]

I agree, painting them black is not a good idea.
Spoke wheels in excellent condition like yours are hard to come by.

[tkent02]

My 550L parts bike had a disc brake. Swap the swing arm and brake and everything and it will work.

[yakobo5]

Hmmm...would prefer to stick with drums in back as that would simplify the install...will look into a set for a 83 L model...thx!