Can I swap these rims???

[outlawfox13]

Okay, I want to know if I can put the 17" rim from my 79 GS1000L on my 81 GS750L? My 750 has a 16" rim. Would this match up? Thanks

[SqDancerLynn1]

I don't see why not, Are they both disk brake? Check your fender clearance

[outlawfox13]

yes both are disc, I am gonna swap the rear springs to help, with clearence. I was just wondering if the sprocket was the same. and the spline

[salty_monk]

You can probably just swap over the whole sprocket drive, no need to even unbolt it. Just pull it out of one rim & push into the cush drive rubbers on the other....

[scotto58]

You will probably have to use the spacers/washers from the 79 to line up the brake caliper correctly. I put a 16" from an 81 850L on my 79 850G. I had to get a rotor for the later wheel and do a little "fine tuning" to get the caliper lined up. Other than that, everything hooked up fine.

Scott

[outlawfox13]

Well if the rain quits this weekend I will post how it goes, But from the looks of it I am not gonna get much time on it.