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I saw some wheels for a 78 GS1000 advertised as being 18" in the rear. Did some have 18" wheels? I thought they were all 17" ????
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sharpy
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The "S" models had the 18 inch rears. Do a google search for GS1000s and have a look
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The "S" models had the 18 inch rears. Do a google search for GS1000s and have a look
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humhead
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The standard model came with an 18" wire rear wheel. 17" wheels were standard on the E model.
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8trackmind
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I put a 18" mag on my 78 1000. Used one off a 550 (same part# on the 79 GS1000S) and put larger bearings in it. You need to use the spacers from a spoke wheel and space the caliper about 3mm inboard to make it fit though. (The 1000S spacers are N/A)
Also, the 18" wheels are 2.15" wide, the 17" wheels are 2.50"
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Lake Cle Elum
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18 on the "S"......I have 2 "s" models....Someone put a 17 rear on one of them.....Seems to work OK...
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saaz
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Rear spacers are different between the 18 and 17. I have a few sets of the 17", but normally run Akront 18" rims (spoked) front and back (using a GS400 or any other 18" front wheel model speedo drive). The cast wheels should be good if you can find them.
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badbrown
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Most gs550E have 18 in the back. A good match is an 18" in the front from a smaller gs 450 or 250. This is what I have now. 130/80/18 rear and 100/90/18 front.............If any one knows of another model with a 18" front let me know. Parts from a small gs (below 550) are harder to find.
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