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Plug n play wheels for '78 GS550E?

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Are there any plug n play wheels that I can put on my 1978 GS550E project without major modifications? And that won't cost a bunch? I'm looking to get tubeless rims so I can go tubeless on new tires. My project can't afford too much more from the budget. Aren't there any GS models that have tubeless rims that would be a quick and easy fit?

I'm not looking for anything fancy. I have the original mag rims on there right now. I just don't want to have to mess with tubes but I will if I have to. Again, it needs to be very easy on the budget.

Thanks all.
 
I seem to recall reading somewhere here that there is a method in which the existing tube stem holes can be machined to accept tubeless type stems. Good luck.
 
It's called a drill.

Still leaves the incorrect rim shape for tubeless tires, but some of us have been doing it that way just fine for years.
 
I didnt know it was that simple....the last tube tire bike I had was my 1100e 15 plus years ago.....
 
I drilled the rims on both my bikes to accommodate a tubeless setup and haven't had any issues so far. Just make sure your bead is very clean and smooth to prevent leaks.
 
Thanks for all the comments. I remember reading about drilling out the rims to accept the tubeless valve stems. But I really wanted to try and just get some tubeless rims that would bolt right up to the bike..... inexpensively.

And the whole "tubeless tires maybe not matching up with the tube type rims" issue, I am familiar with that too. It's just, I'm the kind of guy that likes to go with the least amount of "possible" issues so there's no chance of a future issue. Experience has been cruel to me in that, if there's a chance of a possible issue...it will find me. But that's just me.
 
I could maybe do that.... Tires are basically the last thing I'm doing on this project.

In fact, it's the infamous 550/650 engine project. The same project you're doing. How's your project coming along so far? I'm right at the rebuilding of the engine phase. Everything's taken apart and cleaned as best as I can do at this point. So I'm taking my time and covering all my bases. It's going to take a while since setting the timing and installing Dynatek ignition and coils is something I haven't done before.

I'll check back in with you in a while and see what you've got. Thanks
 
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