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    Mystery Front Wheel?

    I just picked up a basket case bike for parts and found this gem of a front wheel. It was supposed to be on a GS450L, and low and behold is drilled for dual front rotors! Just my luck, as that's what I want to do to my bike. Anybody out there recognize what model it might be from? Both my other GS450's are only drilled on the Left side and have a completely different hub design.

    Thanks,
    Scott

    Speedo side


    Mystery side!
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    #2
    Not at all a mystery bro. As you'll soon see, Suzuki didn't like to retool for anything unless they had to. ALL GS front wheels were drilled both sides for dual disc, whether it had them or not. Even the spoked wheels.

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      #3
      Hmmmm

      Thanks, though my 2 stock 450s does not have them drilled I assure you.

      Scott

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        #4
        i have a 750 katana front wheel that look identical minus the cover.
        marc
        https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ie_twisted.gif AIR COOLED MONSTERS NEVER DIE https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ie_twisted.gif
        1978 GS1000C X2
        1978 GS1000E X2
        1979 GS1000S
        1979 gs1000
        1983 gs400e

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          #5
          I've got one from a gs650 that is like that.
          Dee Durant '83 750es (Overly molested...) '88 gl1500 (Yep, a wing...)

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            #6
            Cool

            Thanks guys, I really love it when this stuff happens.

            Scott

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              #7
              Yup, my GS450L's front wheel is like that too. Just a black cap on the right side to cover up the drilled holes. Say, you have a GS450 parts bike? Would you part it out as soon as you're done with it? I'm also in the Seattle area.
              Last edited by Guest; 07-13-2010, 03:08 AM.

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                #8
                Cool

                What do you need? It's in pretty rough shape. I am using it for mock up on a super secret project that I am collecting parts for....

                Edit: Just took a look at your bike. Isn't it up on craigslist? What size front tire are you running?

                Scott
                Last edited by Guest; 07-13-2010, 11:37 AM.

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                  #9
                  Yeah, I put it up on craigslist just to get an idea of what people will pay for it in the condition it is right now. IT IS NOT FOR SALE.

                  I need:
                  - complete headlight assembly
                  - gauge cluster with the bracket and cables (do not need speedo)
                  - rear turn signals
                  - rear view mirrors
                  - maybe you have lower handlebars?

                  Send me a PM if you have any of that and a price.

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                    #10
                    exact same front as my 78 GS750, but I have no cover

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                      #11
                      Ok....so

                      How do I clean up this bad boy? There is a ton of oxidation on it. I don't have a blasting cabinet, so I guess I have to do it by hand. Any recommendations? Anyone using a homegrown version of Trailer Brite?
                      Last edited by Guest; 07-18-2010, 02:19 PM.

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