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question about rim fittament

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first off, hello all! this forum looks like a great resource and i look forward to meeting & talking with the lot of you.

i have a question regarding wheel fittament on a 1977 suzuki GS 750.

i plan on purchasing one either this evening or tomorrow evening but it has mag rims and i plan on giving it a classic caf?/bobber hybrid type look so i'm hoping to get some spoke rims that i'm going to clean up and powder coat black.

i have been searching around craigslist for some and have come across spoke rims off other bikes and i'm curious as to how universal the wheel fittament actually is?

i found some off a 1980 xs 650, would those fit?

also, please bear in mind that i'm a total noob to motorcycles, but, you have to start somewhere, right?

Thank a lot!
 
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Hi Mr. gmoore,

Sorry I can't help you with your wheel fitment. There are many other here who can though. I know there were contemporary models of GS bikes that came with spoke rims that should fit. But I would first suggest that, being a novice motorcyclist, you first learn how to properly care for and maintain your motorcycle in stock form. Once you are familiar with the theory and operation, all the necessary tasks and responsibilities, etc, then you can start your modifications and fabrications. I think it just may be easier for you that way. I hope you don't mine me sharing my 2 cents. ;)

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gmoore said:
first off, hello all! this forum looks like a great resource and i look forward to meeting & talking with the lot of you.

i have a question regarding wheel fittament on a 1977 suzuki GS 750.

i plan on purchasing one either this evening or tomorrow evening but it has mag rims and i plan on giving it a classic caf?/bobber hybrid type look so i'm hoping to get some spoke rims that i'm going to clean up and powder coat black.

i have been searching around craigslist for some and have come across spoke rims off other bikes and i'm curious as to how universal the wheel fittament actually is?

i found some off a 1980 xs 650, would those fit?

also, please bear in mind that i'm a total noob to motorcycles, but, you have to start somewhere, right?

Thank a lot!
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They'll likely NOT bolt right up.. You need to take into account which side the chain is on, and which the brake is on. Plus, because of off-set measurements on everything (chain and sprockets, brake rotor, etc) you cant just slap a wheel in there even if the sides match..

Were I you, wanting to go for spokes, I would find a set from a 77-78 GS750... they pop up from time to time on Ebay, and aside from a simple spacer change on the brake side of the rear wheel, will bolt right up and bobs your uncle..

However, from a maintenance standpoint... Spokes are kinda a pain in the arse.. They need to be trued from time to time, they require inner tubes, they are a pain to clean. etc etc. If you're going for looks on a cafe bike that wont see much road time, and never any rain, thats one thing... But spokes on an every day machine is a bit of a PITA...which is probably why you dont see em much anymore... Except on Hardley Ablesons...which dont see much road time, nor many miles...nor rain... etc..
 
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