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kaw rear wheel on a gs1000

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I just wanted to know if a kaw rear wheel will fit a 79 gs1000(bolt on). Reason I ask is because it has a kaw front end. What do I need to do to make it fit? i know I need to change out the front sprocket but from what bike.
 
why are you doing this swap if you dont mind my asking? i am kz 900 guru and gs 1100e rider maybe i can help.
 
well when my coz got it. it already had a Katana front end. he has a kaw rear wheel for it but he is giving me the bike so. I want to at least match the rims. going to chop the gs1000
 
i assume this front katana wheel is "flat" style 3 spoke design?
 
if that is the wheel you are trying to match why not go with 5.5" gsxr rear wheel with honda shadow swing arm?
 
not sure about the kaw rear wheel.if axle diameter is the same there is always a way to make it work. if you want to see my kaw 900 with katana front and gsxr rear wheels go to bikepics.com and goto kz 900 1976 model 2nd page its black with red stripe/70's style bullet fairing. built my own swing arm from stock arm. kz 900/1000 swing arm will bolt onto zuk.:-k
 
as far as front sprocket goes , not sure what interchanges on zuk. so you can use 530 chain, local shop called cycle recycle has web site with contact info his name is rob he can help guide you on that.
 
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Axle diameter doesn't matter much either, it's usually just a matter of swapping bearings and bearing supports.
 
jed.only said:
bearing supports?
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There's one in the wheel hub and one in the sprocket carrier. They are there to keep the inner and outer races in alignment and not allow lateral pressure on the bearings.
 
TheRooster said:
years? So you dont think the kaw rim will fit? trying to be cheap as i can
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In my experience, being cheap rarely saves money or time. OTOH, it might be nice to know what else works out there. Especially in the realm of spoked rims.
 
Your problem isnt going to be whether or not you can put it in the swinger, change the bearings out for the axle and you'll be fine there. I would recommend a complete sprocket change, obviously a Zook front sprocket, and a Kaw rear, as im not sure the bolt patterns match from zook to kaw on the rear. Your biggest worry is going to be whether or not you can get the ROTOR to line up in the swinger, with the Zook caliper hanger and the torque arm. That will be where your biggest problem will be, and it may not even be that. What you should do is measure up the distance twixt the wheel itself and the rotor on both wheels to see if your going to be ok. Ultimately, the chain and sprockets MUST line up, and if you have to make a shim between the rotor and the hub, then so be it. Otherwise, it should be a piece of cake.
 
The biggest part of the wheels all come from one manufacturer. Alot of specs between the old Kawasakis and Suzukis were the same. Port spacing being one of them. Countershaft sprockets and nuts are the same too.
 
maybe i will just throw the stock from rim back on with the Katana forks
 
TheRooster said:
well when my coz got it. it already had a Katana front end. he has a kaw rear wheel for it but he is giving me the bike so. I want to at least match the rims.
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I assume you ae aware that the Katana is a Suzuki not a Kawasaki? Just saying that is your trying to match the wheel a Kaw wheel won't do it.
 
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