what bikes have 17" rims

[Guest]

I am searching ebay for a gsxr 17" rim (cheap ) and I have come across a few katana rims (size?) :? . Does anyone know what 17" rims will fit in a 86-87 gsxr 1100 forks? Any help would be great.
Gerry

[Dink]

REAL Katana's (as 81-84) have a 17" rear wheel.
the late model Yank only ones( they are not katana's anywhere but US) have 17" both ends and should fit the forks you mention.
BTW I expect photo's and a full report on these mods.
Thanks
Dink

[Gerry]

I never really thought about pictures but your right I should take some and I will. The front end will get here on friday and the brakes next week then the fun begins. I'll start to take the bike apart today or tomorrow. I sure wish i had a digital camera, scanned images will have to do.

Their is a picture of my bike in the gallery, it was taken two years ago. I don't take enough pictures.
Gerry

[Billy Ricks]

The big thing you have to watch out for is the hole pattern on brake rotors. I believe all the Kats with 3 spoke wheels are 17" in various widths. My '88-'90 GSX-R front has a 5 bolt rotor pattern. At the rear the same year GSX-R wheels use 6 bolt rotors and the Kat 600's use 4 bolts. That's probably the main thing you need to inquire about when looking to buy a wheel.

[Clone]

Here is a link for specs. on most bikes, you can check which models have what you want:

http://www.azmotorsports.com/Specs/Suzuki/Suzuki_Specifications/suzuki_specifications_60.html

My bike has a 17 inch rear which is a pain to find. unless I want to buy an Avon for around $200 Canadian. 8O

[oldschoolGS]

Rear Tire for 83 GS 750ED

Try the 591 Dunlop. You can get it in R (race) or S (sport) compound. It is a very good-moderately priced tire.

[Billy Ricks]

Guys,
He's switching to more modern, wider wheels to go with a Gixxer front end. He'll be able to run radials and his options will be much larger. For the money Dunlop radials are hard to beat. Michelins are good tires but usually demand a premium price.

[Anonymous]

I just purchaced a Bridgestone Battleaxe from Chaparral Motorsports for about $105 - they are on sale right now.

[Gerry]

Thanks for all the great input and the the link.

Took the front end off today now just need some parts. Took a picture of the front of the bike with a tape against it to see the height before and after.
Thanks once again Gerry