Compatible WIRE SPOKE Wheels 1978 GS1000 Skunk

[SuziRyder]

I have a GS1000 skunk that I want spoked wheels on. The catch is getting dual-discs up front to match the stock calipers and forks.

I've found a few candidates. Is it correct that a GT750, GS750, GS400, and GS550 should be drilled and tapped on both sides and interchangeable?

What other options are there? I reeeeeally need this to work and since I'm buying online, I have to be sure because I can't measure them and compare them in person.

Rear wheel as well? I can re-lace hoops and spokes to my liking.

[hampshirehog]

They'll work on the front (but I don't know about the 400) and there's no need to drill and tap for the other disc - the threads are already there.

Same for the back but you'll rule out the wheels with drum brakes obviously and you'll have to swap bearings depending on which wheel you use.

GS1000 wire wheels will, of course, also work.

[SuziRyder]

OK I've found a GT750 water buffalo front hub for sale for a decent price. Now the rear is proving to be the challenge, what with the GS1000 being ahead of its time and having all discs! Is there a common source for parts like that? Searching locally and online has turned up nothing for sale!!

As far as I can find, only the GS1000 and GS750 had wire/disc combo on the rear.

[tkent02]

GS1000 spoked wheels are tapped on both sides, just covered by a plastic cover. They have nice aluminum rims too, a lot lighter than the steel ones on the 750s and 550s.

I have them on my 550, nice wheels.

[SuziRyder]

I myself love aluminum wheels but this will go to somebody else and chrome is easier to maintain... Maybe I'll consider some modern MX hoops, which seem to be very easy to keep looking great.

[Guest]

I would trade my wheels but everyone seems to like the way the spoked ones look, on my 1000. They are lighter, too, so I guess I'll keep them.

[Guest]

Have you tried putting a 'parts wanted' ad up on the site for a set of spoked rims?

[SuziRyder]

I guess now that I know that GT750, GS750 and GS550 wheels will work I can

[SuziRyder]

OK I've hit a new impediment. Is the sprocket carrier from the mag setup compatible with the spoke hub without modification? Would I need to shave spacers, add spacers, different bearings etc??? I have a member that wants to send me a hub but doesn't know if I'll need his carrier or if I can use my own.

[Sandy]

OK I've hit a new impediment. Is the sprocket carrier from the mag setup compatible with the spoke hub without modification? Would I need to shave spacers, add spacers, different bearings etc??? I have a member that wants to send me a hub but doesn't know if I'll need his carrier or if I can use my own.

When you're looking for parts compatibility a good resource is to go to a site like AlphaSports (link below) and look up the models of bikes you need the info for and see if the part numbers match. I didn't look at the '78 but I did look at '79 and the hub and spacer numbers for the wire wheel and cast wheel model are the same. Should be the case for the '78s also.

http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm

[rudeman]

Not sure about the 1000 but on the 750 they are different. I had to mill some material off the carrier to fit the alloy when going from spokes to alloys.

[Big Rich]

Looks like they used that sprocket carrier for plenty of years.....