WTB Katana rear wheel

VanilllaGorilla · September 06, 2009, 07:08:03 AM

Like the title says - looking for a 98 and up Katana rear wheel.

The Buddha · September 06, 2009, 07:09:55 AM

I have a nice one ... how's $125 and shipping Figure $145 or so, I will scout UPS vs USPS $$ and send it cheapest.
Mine is silver and near cherry shape If that matters.
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Buddha.

VanilllaGorilla · September 06, 2009, 10:43:53 AM

Rotor included?

werase643 · September 06, 2009, 04:18:38 PM

I got an 89-89 GSXR 750 rear wheel with the rotor for $125 +
it will match the front spoke design

The Buddha · September 06, 2009, 05:10:14 PM

Quote from: VanilllaGorilla on September 06, 2009, 10:43:53 AM
Rotor included?

Nope ... yea buy werase wheel ... sorry.
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Buddha.

VanilllaGorilla · September 06, 2009, 06:02:04 PM

Quote from: werase643 on September 06, 2009, 04:18:38 PM
I got an 89-89 GSXR 750 rear wheel with the rotor for $125 +
it will match the front spoke design

Is this a drop-in replacement like the Katana unit? This is going on my gs450 that I've already modded to accept a 500 rear wheel, I'd like to avoid re-working my spacer and brake setup.

werase643 · September 06, 2009, 08:12:11 PM

i have a modified brake caliper bracket
all it is is cut 9-10mm off of the outside

VanilllaGorilla · September 06, 2009, 09:03:45 PM

That sounds familiar, my bracket is cut down almost the same amount.

So it's identical to the Katana wheel in the other aspects - cush drive, bearing i.d., etc?

The Buddha · September 07, 2009, 05:49:33 AM

I believe its got a 20 mm bearing ID, but same OD as the GS. You put in GS bearings.
I'd sell you a pair of bearings plus you can borrow what I call the mother of all install tools (check with cboling how the thing worked for him) for $15 and ship. High quality dual seal bearings ... You just have to send the tool back to me when you're done. You will need to knock the bearings out with a drift punch ... I could add something that you can use for that as well. Just return them when finished.

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Buddha.

VanilllaGorilla · September 07, 2009, 07:22:03 AM

Thanks! I've got a bearing install tool though, no worries.

I would prefer it to be as close to drop in as possible though as I'll eventually need to get another one for a rain tire - it's a race bike only. Matching spokes don't bother me either, it's got an SV front end anyway.

I'm weighing my options... I'll get back to you guys soon. Thanks for all the quick replies, especially to a newb. This is a great forum.

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