Just added spokes!

[gsryder]

Here is my 81 - 750 latest updated pics of my cafe transformation

I relaced an 18" rear rim onto the front hub so both front and rear rims were the same size, I am also running the same size tires front and back
130/90/18 yes they are a tight fit.

[sk843143]

if you dont mind i would like to know what all it takes to do this
i have a 80 gs1100L chain drive and absolutly hate the stock rims .....

[gsryder]

Not sure which ones would cross over on the 1100.

I did all my research on here and found that the spoked rims off the late 70s 750 were the same as my 81.

Not to sure about the 1100s I think they have wider rims but I would think a late 70s model would cross over. I am sure someone on here would know for sure.

My rims are 2.15x18

Other than finding the right rims that cross over they just bolt right up, no mods.

[Richharr]

a good refference http://chopperfix.com/forums/viewtop...cf4853a4eef8a4

[salty_monk]

How does it ride? I thought 130 was pushing it on a 2.15 rim? Why the same size front & rear? (Just interested, never seen that done before).

Dan

[gsryder]

Actually it slows down the steering considerably.

Good?? Bad??

I guess it would be personal preference.

I like it.

130 is definitely pushing the limit I think it helps that is a 90 profile anything less I am sure it would pinch to much.

All in all I think it feels very stable If you think about it Harley has been running fat tires on the front of their baggers and Fat Boys for years.

As far as going with same tire front and back absolutely no reason other than I think it looks cool. Thats it.

[salty_monk]

I may be wrong but I think they say that coming down in profile to an 80 actually helps pinch rather than making it worse.

Not knocking anything, just interested.

Glad you like it. Bike looks cool.

Dan

[gsryder]

I never heard that about 80 profile verse 90, but then again I am by no means a tire expert. (or an expert at anything for that matter)
I would think the higher profile would allow for more flex or curvature in the tire before it effected the tread.........It would be interesting to know for sure, if that was true the next set of rubber I bought I would buy 130/80/18 just for good measure.

Either way thanks for the comments.

[redsoxvw]

Bike looks sweet I love spoke wheels...I like the wide tire front look as well..I would love to ditch my rims for spokes.....

[yaddy]

looks very cool, nicely put together.

like the fat front, would any clearance issues arise from tyre squish during cornering?

Will you be running a front mudguard at all?

[gsryder]

Its kinda funny you ask about clearance issues, how should I put this......there are not any clearance issues now. LOL!

The tire had just enough clearance to slid a business card in between the tire and the fork tube and yes it would rub slightly when cornering.

I took a 90 degree grinder and a small carbide bit and just smoothed down the areas on both inside of the fork tubes then blended it in. With a little fine sanding and polishing it is barely noticeable unless I point it out.

As far as a mud guard or a fender I did not really plan on running one, but I ride almost daily and it is a real pain in the arse when it rains and you dont have a front fender.
I may just do the bandanna across the fork tubes thing until I figure something out.

[yaddy]

Sounds like you are very close to the limit there, good luck with that buddy. Keep an eye on that tyre pressure cos it may change the clearance slightly? Sure looks cool though!

Think i've seen a pic somewhere on the forum of a GS with the fork tubes fitted the "wrong" way, so that the mudguard fixing points were on the outside.
This would allow you to maybe fit a guard, notched out to slide down the forks or something? Old CBR1000 styleeeee

[Hammered]

I dont care how much easier cast and mags are, NOTHING says sexy and classic on a bike like spokes.

[TheCafeKid]

Now get yourself a set of Gxxr USD forks, pleanty of clearance, and MUCH siffer...then a set of CBR rotors, etc etc... that thing would stop on a dime and turn on it...

[Steve]

All in all I think it feels very stable If you think about it Harley has been running fat tires on the front of their baggers and Fat Boys for years.

Good point. Now continue with that thought ... when is the last time you saw one of those bikes handle well?

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