GS Wheel vs Rock

[roguegeek]

I was sure that I saw you the other night (Friday or Saturday) over in SM heading up Centinella. Was that you?

Sorry. Not me. :dunno:

[roguegeek]

don't forget.....
a 89-97 GSX600/gsx750 (kanatuna) front rim is the same, just diff colors

Sweet! I didn't know that. Are these wheels shared with any other models? Now are all 1989-present GS front and rear wheels the same or did they get changed up ever?

Are these options?
1, 2

[Alphamazing]

GS wheels are universal over the entire model line. Nothing was changed about the wheels with the exception of the color. White, gunmetal gray, or black.

[The Buddha]

OK I can guarantee you ... I can repair that wheel for under $20 ... Done it on many old school bikes with aluminum wheels ...
First take it off put some rubber or plastic on the vice and press it ...
You may have to heat it ... if it looks like it may break. As in dont crank it mercilessly ... Recently drifer8899 fixed a wheel that was slightly dinged (Couldn't even see it ... but tire was losing air slowly I believe) ... but whacking it with a mallet.
Now if it doesn't bend back or looks like it will crack ... bend it back anyway, let it crack and then weld it and have a new seating area ground clean ... That's what my welder does day in and day out. That's what will cost ya $20 or so ...
Cool.
Srinath.

[roguegeek]

Wow. That's definitely not something I could do. If I find someone who will be able to fix it, great. In the mean time, I'm gonna go hunt for some used wheels. Think I'm gonna replace both front and rear and have them painted matte black.

[roguegeek]

Alright, I just purchased a new front and rear wheel. Please check these out and tell me I bought the right ones. I'm sure I overpaid on the front, but that's fine with me. I really don't want to go another day without my GS. I also figured since they're both painted the same color, I could just clean them up instead of re-painting them and save a little money and time.

- Front Wheel
- Rear Wheel

Please tell me I got the right ones at a decent price. :dunno:

[RVertigo]

You gonna hook up another caliper in the front?

[roguegeek]

You gonna hook up another caliper in the front?

Yes. The original one. My understanding is the rotor on the Katana is different so I can't use the same caliper, but that's ok because the wheel is the same. Yes no? Did I do ok with these buys?

[dgyver]

They are the correct wheels. The price may be a little high but if the paint is in good shape then it is a decent price.

The Katana front rotors are smaller than the GS rotor. You will need to use your GS rotor. The rear rotors are the same.

If you want to sell the Kat rotors let me know. I could use another pair.

[roguegeek]

Alright. I got my front and rear wheels in today. Just opened the box and they are exactly as described on eBay. Slightly weathered, but paint is good and wheel is straight. Very happy about that. I can only sit here and compare them to my current wheels in my head since I'm at work and don't have them right in front of me. They do look like they will work and you guys claim the Katana wheels will work. One concern that I hope you guys can put to rest real quick. The front wheel has dual rotors on the Katana wheel I bought. I know the GS only has a single rotor in the front. This is expected, yes? I didn't buy something that wont work, right?

[The Buddha]

Yea lose the Katana rotor and fit the GS rotor on the right side ... the bolt pattern is same, Kat has 280 X 2 and GS has 310 X 1 ...
Cool.
Srinath.

[roguegeek]

Looks like the bearings and anything else inside the wheels were left on also. Probably just use the ones off my current wheels since I know those are in good shape.

[dgyver]

Looks like the bearings and anything else inside the wheels were left on also. Probably just use the ones off my current wheels since I know those are in good shape.

If you are planning on swapping bearings, do not waste your time. They are tough to remove without damaging them. Better off spending the $20-30 for a new set. I rarely change the bearings unless they grind or have flat spot while spinning.

[dgyver]

I forgot to mention.....before removing the rotors, soak the bolts in liquid wrench or a similar bolt loosening product over night. It kind of softens the locktight they put on.

[roguegeek]

I forgot to mention.....before removing the rotors, soak the bolts in liquid wrench or a similar bolt loosening product over night. It kind of softens the locktight they put on.

hehe It's funny you mention this because I absolutely for the life of me could not get the damn rotors off on the front wheel. Used liquid wrench on both the front and rear rotors. Could only get the rear one off. Soaking overnight and gonna give it another go tomorrow. If I'm still not able to get them off, I'm just gonna have the local shop torque them off and install the tires at the same time.

It's amazing how much work is needed to just replace a wheel on a bike. I mean, it is my first time trying, but compared to a car, it's just a little mind blowing at first. I actually screwed up the brakes by accident by not putting something between the pads and I accidentally pulled the brake lever. Now I have to reset the pistons and bleed the brakes. Fun stuff. At least I'll know better next time. :dunno:

[dgyver]

Applying a little heat to the bolts may help as well. Just be careful if you used a flammable liquid wrench.

I use a long breaker bar and apply slow but firm pressure. I have only torqued of one bolt out of 10+ wheels.

[Briggs]

I used a cheater bar to get those bolts off. Maybe try that also.