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82 GS650L Rear Wheel Swap

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Hi All,

I was thinking about swapping out the rear wheel (alloy) to a larger diameter to better match the front. Are there any straight swaps?

This bike is a shaft drive with the alloy wheels. I believe the front wheel is 19" and I would like something comparable on the rear. Going for a cafe look.

Thanks,

Christian
 
You're limited to only one option, a wheel off a 650g, otherwise known as a 'standard', the other version of
your 650gl (the full description of your bike) -18".
 
Thanks for the quick reply. Much appreciated.

Now, for my second question. Is the "L" the same as the "GL". I see these models online and it seems as though they are aliases for one another. Are they the SAME model?
 
Yes. Technically your bike is a 650GL. "G" is the designation given for all shaft drive models. "L" was given for all the low seat, cruiser style models. And then there would be a final letter designation for the year. An 81 650L would technically be a 650GLX as X was the letter code for 1981 models. T was used for 1980, Z for 82, D for 83.. Etc. so an 83 650L would be a 650GLD.
 
ninety8problems said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Much appreciated.

Now, for my second question. Is the "L" the same as the "GL". I see these models online and it seems as though they are aliases for one another. Are they the SAME model?
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E= triple disc and chain-drive
L=chain-drive cruiser
G=shaft drive
GL=shaft-drive cruiser

Does that make you all happy?
And yes the 650 only came in E and GL models Sheesh!



Eric
 
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recycled64 said:
You're limited to only one option, a wheel off a 650g, otherwise known as a 'standard', the other version of
your 650gl (the full description of your bike) -18".
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Right idea, slightly off on the dimension, Ken. :o

The L models had a 16" rear wheel, the "standards" had a 17" wheel.

Not aware that any of the 650s had an 18" rear wheel.

.
 
7981GS said:
The L would indicate the cruiser model chain-driven models.
The GL would indicate the shaft-driven cruiser model.
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Except for the one small detail that there was no chain-driven 650L. If your 650 is an "L", it will be a shaft-driven 650GL.

Note that there was a chain-driven 650E and a shaft-driven 650G, but no chain-driven 650L.

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Great info, Guys. Very much appreciated.

I have owned a KZ, XS, and CB, but I am new to the GS. Just starting my learning curve with the bike, and you guys have already been a great help.

Thanks again.
 
Steve said:
Right idea, slightly off on the dimension, Ken. :o

The L models had a 16" rear wheel, the "standards" had a 17" wheel.

Not aware that any of the 650s had an 18" rear wheel.

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650E's came with an 18" rear.

7981GS said:
E= triple disc and chain-drive
L=chain-drive cruiser
G=shaft drive
GL=shaft-drive cruiser

Does that make you all happy?
And yes the 650 only came in E and GL models Sheesh!



Eric
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It also came in the standard G, not just GL.
 
Eggs/face

Eggs/face

Steve said:
Right idea, slightly off on the dimension, Ken. :o

The L models had a 16" rear wheel, the "standards" had a 17" wheel.

Not aware that any of the 650s had an 18" rear wheel.

.
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Absolutely right, Steve, my bad, and I KNEW that, too, just rattled that off without thinking:rolleyes::o
 
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