I thought the easiest way was to simply get 1150 wheels, but I can't go down to a 16" front rim. And I'd rather not change the front end. And I want the front and rear tires to match. Does anyone have the answer?:-D
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I need radials on my 1100
I am trying to figure out the easiest and most stock looking way to get some radials on my 83 1100E. Robinjo has a set of 1150 wheels I am thinking of getting, but after 5 posts back and forth, I rememberd that the front is a 16". I did some searches, and a lot is covered here, but it's mostly people looking to get much wider tires. I don't really care for much more than a 140 rear, I just wanna run radials and I can't find any in a 130 width. And before people tell me I can put a 140 on my stock rim, I know it fits, but the 2.5" stock rear rim width makes for a poor tire profile and even worse wear. So I need new rims.
I thought the easiest way was to simply get 1150 wheels, but I can't go down to a 16" front rim. And I'd rather not change the front end. And I want the front and rear tires to match. Does anyone have the answer?:-DCurrently bikeless
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'06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."
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Billy Ricks
First generation GSXR had an 18" wheel up front. You can probably still find raidals to fit them and had the same spoke pattern as the later GS models. Rotors and calipers may even fit.
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The wheels Robinjo have are from an 84 GSX1150. Is the front an 18" then? If so, I'd be happy with that, as long as I can make it all work.Currently bikeless
'81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
'06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."
I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.
"Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt
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Billy Ricks
Originally posted by JethroThe wheels Robinjo have are from an 84 GSX1150. Is the front an 18" then? If so, I'd be happy with that, as long as I can make it all work.
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US version 1150's got the 16" front wheel. I am reasonably sure European and Australian versions came with an 18" front rim.
Earl
Originally posted by Billy RicksThe 1150 had a 16" wheel.Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.
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Arkaloid
I was under the impression that wheels originally made for bias will not accept radials? Were these early wheels you speak of originally fitted that way to begin with, or does the type of rim really matter?
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robinjo
Originally posted by earlforUS version 1150's got the 16" front wheel. I am reasonably sure European and Australian versions came with an 18" front rim.
Earl
Earl do they still make a radial for the 1150 front wheel and if so what brand and model?
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Billy Ricks
Originally posted by robinjoNah we got 16" fronts too, I have read Dink telling about a different diameter rear rim for the Ozzies I think.
Earl do they still make a radial for the 1150 front wheel and if so what brand and model?
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Jethro,
You can run the rear 1150 three spoke, preferably a 3.5 and run Dunlop 205 140/80 17. I know there's all this talk about mixing radials and bias. I think its hogwash.
I'm ectremely impressed with the 205 rear, far better than the bias Pirelli Sport Demon. The Pirellis gripped well, but have harsh compliance compared to the 205
I run the Harley Dunlop 591 100/90/19 bias up front and prefer it to the 501 Arrowmax. Tubeless valves are installed.
I've done trackdays with the radial bias setup and it works fine.
The feedback and grip are suberb. If the front starts to push on a crowned corner it slides predictably, lets you know you're getting close.GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES
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Well, that's good information. But I'm really anal, and I want radial front and rear. Hopefully a matching set as well, Dunlops preferably.
So it looks like I am SOL unless I change the front end. Anyone else have any other options?Currently bikeless
'81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
'06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."
I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.
"Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt
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Billy Ricks
Originally posted by Carter TurkJethro,
You can run the rear 1150 three spoke, preferably a 3.5 and run Dunlop 205 140/80 17. I know there's all this talk about mixing radials and bias. I think its hogwash.
I'm ectremely impressed with the 205 rear, far better than the bias Pirelli Sport Demon. The Pirellis gripped well, but have harsh compliance compared to the 205
I run the Harley Dunlop 591 100/90/19 bias up front and prefer it to the 501 Arrowmax. Tubeless valves are installed.
I've done trackdays with the radial bias setup and it works fine.
The feedback and grip are suberb. If the front starts to push on a crowned corner it slides predictably, lets you know you're getting close.
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Billy Ricks
Originally posted by JethroWell, that's good information. But I'm really anal, and I want radial front and rear. Hopefully a matching set as well, Dunlops preferably.
So it looks like I am SOL unless I change the front end. Anyone else have any other options?
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Originally posted by Billy RicksI believe the old rule was if you're going to mix run the radial on the rear.GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES
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