Rear wheel swap

[rock_rebel]

What is the easiest way to put a 150 rear wheel on the GS? Is there any real benefit to using a bigger tire, and what modifications are needed? Thanks!

[joshr08]

looks/tire options open up a bit more.  kat 600 rear wheel and bent your break torque arm outta the way.

[rock_rebel]

I should be able to get the torque arm bent at a machine shop right?

[makenzie71]

Or you could just put it in a vice and hit it with a hammer a few times like most people.

[rock_rebel]

Or you could just put it in a vice and hit it with a hammer a few times like most people.

That sounds like a better idea. Do I need to add some washers to the wheel as well to get it to balance correctly?

[makenzie71]

I can't remember exactly....I think you can use all the GS stuff...

[jeremy_nash]

yep, use gs spacers, axle, and sprocket carrier.  use the katana rim and brake rotor

[albertinhouston]

Is  Katana wheel the same as a Bandit 400 wheel? I tried it with a bandit wheel and the cuesh drive didn't fit flush. is is that way with the katana wheel?

[TR]

Why don't you check this post in the FAQ section:

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=25426.0

It speaks extensively about katana rim swap, with pictures... As long as I remember, Bandit 400 and Katana wheels are slightly different, but can't tell the differences.

[jeremy_nash]

bandit wheel is 4" katana wheel is 4.5"

[Miraz]

The SV650 rear wheel from the same period is identical to the katana wheel....usually easier to find.

[makenzie71]

^But not swoopy spokes like the GS wheels.

[mach1]

I used a 150 tire on a stock 04 rim with no mods what so ever only made it a few MM wider than the stock but still looked great and felt great just make sure the sidwall is not too tall.

[rock_rebel]

Are there any real advantages to using a wider tire?

[BaltimoreGS]

Are there any real advantages to using a wider tire?

Just cosmetic

-Jessie

[gsJack]

Are there any real advantages to using a wider tire?

They look better and last longer.  A larger choice of available tire types like sport touring and supersport radials are available in 150 wide tires.  I'm running my third 150/70 tire on GS rims and like that size.