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Wire wheels for '78 GS1000

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I want to put wire wheels on my 1978 GS1000 and replace the stock cast 'star' wheels. What options do I have and what wheels will interchange without too much modification?
 
Easiest swap would be some GS1000 wire wheels. They have aluminum rims, unlike the 750 wire wheels with steel rims that some people mix up. Maybe post in the Parts Wanted forum.
 

Borrowed a set off AZR to make mine a "roller".

I like the "star" wheels better.Just be aware that the wires are a different size than the 78 E stars.The E rears are 17" and wider than the 18" C wires.The stars on mine are exactly the same size as the wires that where on the bike when it was born.
 
My wire wheels are out getting powder coated, spokes seperately.

I wish I could think about trading for the cast wheels, but everybody seems to love those stock spokes, so I guess I'd better keep them.
 
gsgeezer said:
My wire wheels are out getting powder coated, spokes seperately.

I wish I could think about trading for the cast wheels, but everybody seems to love those stock spokes, so I guess I'd better keep them.
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My 2 cents... Spokes! Especially with dual front discs.

What color are you using to powder coat the wheels?
 
onetough32 said:
I want to put wire wheels on my 1978 GS1000 and replace the stock cast 'star' wheels. What options do I have and what wheels will interchange without too much modification?
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You could get them made up and go as wide as possible whilst retaining the stock yokes, the front is a 100x17 and the rear takes a 150x17 tyre


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