Quote from: werase643pablo added this...

"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."

Actually Ken, YOU sent this in an earlier email to me...long ago. I posted it on the site way back when...then left it when you gave me the full scoop recently. I only bring this up to point out that I usually dont edit the mod submissions I get and didn't in this case.

I'll try adding the note after #9 real soon...thanks for pointing that out.

hey ya'll
I just looked at my race bike conversion....
the rotor from an early 90's GSXR 750 is closer in diameter to the GS....
I do not remember which one.....

Pablo,
that was when you asked me about the conversion....and i gave you info from memory.....so much for memory....the earlier page had using the GS center spacer....and i was wrong   again....

so...I want tomake sure I've got it right...

the conversion instructions are right but I need to add "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." after step #9 for some reason.

Is that right or do I need to add the 90 gsxr rotor info too?

pablo any gsxr rotor will fit/work....
do a search and find out what one is biggest dia.
i'll keep on using the 89 rotor

the note kinda goes with step 9....
do what ever you want....your site!!!!

Guys, thinking about this, I don' get it.  As we all know, it is absolutely critical to keep your chainline perfect, and of course your brake rotor has to be perfectly aligned in the caliper.  

Something seems too good to be true here ... spill the beans, guys! ... how'd ya keep everything in perfect alignment without seemingly breaking a sweat?

Now I'm really interested in trying this, if only because it seems impossible!

hhhhmmm, seems like there now is even more competition........... Now the customer can choose which site he goes to. Pantablo, try to make some sort of navigation so people can find what they`re looking for more easy.

QuoteGuys, thinking about this, I don' get it. As we all know, it is absolutely critical to keep your chainline perfect, and of course your brake rotor has to be perfectly aligned in the caliper.

The chain is a very little bit out of allignment, (with a 160 tyre) but not much. I have this wheel on for about 22.000km. now and my chain lasted till 19.000km. This is normal wear for a chain. Also never had any problems, so I don`t see the problem with a little disallignment, as long as you don`t overtighten the chain. Overtighten the chain can cause serious problems.

Quote from: cruisedaddyGuys, thinking about this, I don' get it.  As we all know, it is absolutely critical to keep your chainline perfect, and of course your brake rotor has to be perfectly aligned in the caliper.  

Something seems too good to be true here ... spill the beans, guys! ... how'd ya keep everything in perfect alignment without seemingly breaking a sweat?

Now I'm really interested in trying this, if only because it seems impossible!

it works cause you use all the gs parts!
the chain is exactly where it is suppose to be as referenced from the swing arm on shifter side of bike....
the extra washer is used to center the rotor in the caliper.
it will work without the washer, but the alignment is a little off.  I picked up a washer out of a bin and fixed the alignment. NOTHING is PERFECT

impossible....i think not.  easy....yes
skill level....
can you remove the rear wheel?
can you remove/install wheel bearings?
can you operate a hack saw?
then you can do this swap!

Quote from: JorisPantablo, try to make some sort of navigation so people can find what they`re looking for more easy.

If only to have more time...my site will stay as is. Easy for me to add pages that way and not too difficult for those not too lazy. I like the fully expanded menu of items on the side...its free, it takes little of my time, seems good to me!

When you install a 160 tyre and use shims to push the gear more outwards, the chain is a little out of alignment.