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    spoked rims, is there a reference?

    I'm searching, but I think I'm a little retarded.

    I want to put spoked rims on my 80 gs450, so what models should I be looking at? is there a list somewhere with sizes? other makes?

    #2
    My '82 T model has laced wheels. You might check here: http://www.suzukicycles.org/

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      #3
      better yet, is there a dual front disk spoked wheels and a disc rear spoked?

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        #4
        I think they all have the bolt holes for the disks on both sides.....
        1980 GS1000G - Sold
        1978 GS1000E - Finished!
        1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
        1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
        2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
        1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
        2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

        www.parasiticsanalytics.com

        TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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          #5
          I know the front rim on my 400 is set up for dual disks. Don't know about rears though. Curious myself, as a rear disk would be cooler. If they were available would they fit my bike?(are the axels the same size as the bigger bikes?)

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            #6
            did a bit of digging and the spokes wheels did come with disk rear brakes. Now about axel size. Did Suzuki run the same axel diameter on all GS's? Anyone?

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              #7
              No... but I believe the hub is the same size... all you need is the correct bearing set & axle for the bike you're fitting them to.

              Don't take that as Gospel but I think I'm right. (At least it is between the 750 & the 1000)

              Dan
              1980 GS1000G - Sold
              1978 GS1000E - Finished!
              1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
              1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
              2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
              1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
              2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

              www.parasiticsanalytics.com

              TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                #8
                I made the switch on mine, looks infinitely better.

                I believe the fronts are fairly universal with no issue on axle size. As mentioned above, the fronts are all drilled for dual disc so you can use single or dual.

                The rear was bolt up for me. Depending on size of the bike, this is where you may need to change out bearings to match the axle. 750 & 1000 are the same, not sure about smaller bikes.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Richharr View Post
                  I'm searching, but I think I'm a little retarded.

                  I want to put spoked rims on my 80 gs450, so what models should I be looking at? is there a list somewhere with sizes? other makes?

                  lemme know what ya come up with, i was thinking the same thing but didnt get into reading yet

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                    #10
                    awesome information, guys.

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                      #11
                      Check this out, has some good info that just might help.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by krsmetalhed1988 View Post
                        Check this out, has some good info that just might help.

                        http://www.chopperfix.com/forums/vie...b31629cf4853a4
                        Nice find. That is a good list of info.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by krsmetalhed1988 View Post
                          Check this out, has some good info that just might help.

                          http://www.chopperfix.com/forums/vie...b31629cf4853a4

                          this is perfect!

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                            #14
                            so no spoked wheels on modern inverted forks, huh?

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                              #15
                              Nope... but you could put supermoto wheels on something pretty modern.
                              1980 GS1000G - Sold
                              1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                              1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                              1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                              2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                              1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                              2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

                              www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                              TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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