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1878 gs 1000 Front Wheel

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Hello everyone, first post! I have been watching and reading GS resources after I stumbled upon it building a kawi a year ago. Long story short, I am stuck on a front wheel issue and seek a guru.. I did not search the forum I actually read every thread and found no info.

I went to remove the single rotor on my mag front wheel and realized I may need a special tool to remove the rotor. I fabricated one up and the slotted nut cap or bearing shild will not buge. I went to try and get at it from the other side and it appears there is a plastic capthat would also not come off. What is the proceedure for removeing the rotor... I thouht I would ask before I destroy the wehhel or myself.

Thanks in advance... pics of my bike to follow soon
 
The rotors simply unbolt...There are six bolts holding the rotor on. I think you are looking at the speedo drive lugs...If it's a stock mag.

The plastic cap just pries right off.

Welcome to the GSR.
 
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Yeah, what he said.

And...congratulations on having, without question, the OLDEST bike on the forum. Not too many 130-year-old bikes out there. 8-[

All right, BassCliff, time for the 'official' welcome.


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If it's a mag wheel, it originally had a rotor on both sides. The plastic cover on the other side, only covers the bolt holes for the removed rotor.
 
First off, TYPO, 1978 not a 1878. Funny,

Thanks, for the help guys. Upon a further look it was just that, the speedo lug. The rotor was spinning, but I swear it looked like it was trapped behing the speedo lug. Still had to beat it off though. I guess after 6 hours in the garage that can happen. Glad I asked before I tore something up.

I be back with pics later....
Thanks again
 
Hmmm. My 78 1000 has mag with only one rotor as well. I thought that was odd.
 
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