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    Wheel swap?

    are gs wheels interchangeable?

    i have a 83 gs450

    will different sizes gs's have the same size wheels?

    #2
    I know that a 1980 GS450L has a 19 in front wheel and a 16 in rear wheel.

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      #3
      from what i can tell they all seem to be 19/16

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        #4
        There's a huge variety

        Front - 19, 16
        Rear - 18,17,16

        It's not the wheels size, but the axle size that varies

        The 19" wheel on my GS 1000 has a larger axle, it won't bolt up to you 450 with mods
        1978 GS 1000 (since new)
        1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
        1978 GS 1000 (parts)
        1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
        1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
        1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
        2007 DRz 400S
        1999 ATK 490ES
        1994 DR 350SES

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          #5
          well the issue is..

          i found a parts bike 81 gs650

          with brand new tires.. just trying to see if i can swap them out

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            #6
            Might fit. You might have to make new spacers / change wheel bearings etc. I'm not familiar with your exact bike (we didn't get it over here) but a lot of stuff swaps about pretty easily if you think about it and can make simple mods.

            If your bike has a rear drum brake it'll be a lot more work though (650 was disc rear).
            79 GS1000S
            79 GS1000S (another one)
            80 GSX750
            80 GS550
            80 CB650 cafe racer
            75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
            75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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