http://pantablo500.tripod.com/pablosgs500page/id50.html


super easy swap thanks to Ken (werase643).

Awesome. that I can handle. Now to find a rear wheel locally. EBay gets too much!

Ya, I have a feeling that 88-89 GSXR 750 rear wheels will be in premium on ebay for a while

Thanks Pablo. Now I guess I'll be able to get some radials after this project  :mrgreen:

DANG it NAZI-boy
I hate it when you edit out the good smart-assed comments.....
a 20 minute discussion on how to install a ZX600 3.5 x 16....just for chin shaZam! rock tires.....cause they are cheap.

Pablo's site rocks. I win something every time I go there!

Me to. I am Weiner

Guys, I don't understand why the GS's rear rotor can't just be swapped onto the Gixxer wheel.  Isn't the bolt circle diameter, etc. exactly the same?  Slightly confused.  :mrgreen:

me me me....I know this!!!!!

I'll answer this....
the GS has 4 bolt pattern....GSXR has 5

Ah so.  I get it. There must be a bigger rotor you can use though, no?  I mean having only half the pads contact is ... uncool.  Bad karma.  Lacking mojo.  

being as most your braking power is in the front anyway, 1/2 pads isnt all bad, most i know, let alittle air into their rear brake systems just to prevent un intended lockups on momentary freakouts.the only time i use my rear brakes is holding bike still at a stop, or when its wet/gravely/sandy road conditions. fact is, i make it a point to once aweek tap the brake a few times to make sure the piston doesnt seize.

Ok couple questions, Which sprocket do you use? GS500 or GSXR? Also which thru bolt do you use?

Got my wheel now just need to find a cheap pilot sport for the rear.

Quote from: JasonBOk couple questions, Which sprocket do you use? GS500 or GSXR? Also which thru bolt do you use?

Got my wheel now just need to find a cheap pilot sport for the rear.

Its on the link-first post, this thread...

It doesnt say for either, it does say the GS500 Cush drive but doesnt say anything about the sprocket or which thru bolt to use.

Quote from: JasonBIt doesnt say for either, it does say the GS500 Cush drive but doesnt say anything about the sprocket or which thru bolt to use.

Ah, you're right. Cush drive would make me think you'd use the gs sprocket but Ken will have to chime in to be sure.

use all GS parts except the center spacer...... and the gsxr rim/rotor
it's in the read on pablo's site....unless he edited more than I thought

I read the conversion....
this should go after # 9......


"NOTE:  The center bearing spacer on the GS500 is 9mm shorter than the GSXR center spacer.  Also, it is 17mm I.D. and the GSXR spacer is 20mm I.D."

pablo added this....(for some reason....a 160 might fit with the 4.5 rim...I have not tried it....I have a supply of 150 tires....there is probably room for a 160....but i don't care :mrgreen:)

"This is the best way to install a 150 tire on a GS.  A 160 is too wide for the chain/tire/brake stay clearance."

ok, how much out of a question is mounting a GSXR 750 swingarm? how hard to lineup the chain using stock spacers for 750.

Quote from: JasonBIt doesnt say for either, it does say the GS500 Cush drive but doesnt say anything about the sprocket or which thru bolt to use.

a gs hs a 17mm axle....gsxr 20mm...

a gs has a 520 chain....gsxr 530 chain...

Quote from: Blueknytok, how much out of a question is mounting a GSXR 750 swingarm? how hard to lineup the chain using stock spacers for 750.

big pain in the ass....
serious chopping of the swingarm pivot area
having bushings made for the GS pivot axle
hammering the frame behind the foot peg brackets
spacing the foot peg brackets out at least 1/2 inch
have to play with swing arm linkage and shock.....

and a gsxr wheel will bolt right in.....
of course the sprocket alignment will be off

been there...done that....didn't work very well....for me....i think bob had better luck

Thats why I asked  I didnt think the GSXR sprocket would work but I dont have the wheel here to compare to stock gs500 stuff. Just gonna make an order thru bike bandit or the other place for the bearings and that spacer washer. Also checking my rear sprocket and chain to see if I need a new one.