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!
looks/tire options open up a bit more. kat 600 rear wheel and bent your break torque arm outta the way.
I should be able to get the torque arm bent at a machine shop right?
Or you could just put it in a vice and hit it with a hammer a few times like most people.
Quote from: makenzie71 on August 22, 2010, 01:37:52 PM
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?
I can't remember exactly....I think you can use all the GS stuff...
yep, use gs spacers, axle, and sprocket carrier. use the katana rim and brake rotor
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?
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.
bandit wheel is 4" katana wheel is 4.5"
The SV650 rear wheel from the same period is identical to the katana wheel....usually easier to find.
^But not swoopy spokes like the GS wheels.
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.
Are there any real advantages to using a wider tire?
Quote from: rock_rebel on August 29, 2010, 05:19:34 PM
Are there any real advantages to using a wider tire?
Just cosmetic
-Jessie
Quote from: rock_rebel on August 29, 2010, 05:19:34 PM
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.