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    1980 GS450L rim swap?

    what rims can i swap on a 1980 GS450L?? as bolt on as possible?? i'm building a bobber and i really want some wire wheels(80 spoke??) aftermarket or off another bike i dont care... just need something i can bolt in place and not have to spend days making brackets,adapters,ect...

    anyone have any ideas?

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    The closest to "bolt-in" will be Spoked wheels from a small to medium size GS (250-550cc). The front is relatively simple. Try & get all the axles & spacers with the wheel & be prepared to mix & match in order to get the proper fit.
    The same bikes are good sources for the rear wheel, but there's a 2 inch difference in diameter betweem the spoked wheel (18") & your cast wheel (16")
    Finding a 16" spoked rim that fits your swingarm might be difficult. 80 spoke wheels would have to be made from scratch. This company http://www.buchananspokes.com/ has a good rep. Maybe you should give 'em a call.

    Terry

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