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    #1

    77 GS750 Rear Wheel in Front

    Noob here. I've searched the forum for the past couple of days and I've found similar topics but haven't been able to get a straight answer yet.

    I'd like to put a stock rear wheel in the front. Same model/year everything.

    I'm currently running 110/90/19 in the front and 120/90/18 in the rear. So I'd like the front to be 120/90/18 as well. I have a spare rear wheel that's identical to the one I have on the bike. I'd like to keep everything stock so I'm not really interested in getting a GSXR front end or anything like that.

    I've seen some Yamaha guys do this and they said they had to modify the axle and make an adaptor for the disc brake but this is obviously a different bike.

    Has anyone tried this swap?
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    #2
    besides looking dam ugly it more than likely too wide for the forks unless you take the sproket carrier off and then it still look more ugly and still be too wide if you try and get the wheel in the centre. (i think/sure)

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      #3
      Hi,

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        #4
        why??? what advantage would you have? Am I missing something?
        1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
        80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
        1978 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished
        83 gs750ed- first new purchase
        85 EX500- vintage track weapon
        1958Ducati 98 Tourismo
        “Remember When in doubt use full throttle, It may not improve the situation ,but it will end the suspense ,
        If it isn't going to make it faster or safer it isn't worth doing

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          #5
          i seen the name of this post and had to look
          fun fun!

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            #6
            Originally posted by blowerbike View Post
            i seen the name of this post and had to look
            fun fun!
            I was hoping he was talking about moving the rear tire to the front. Some of the old universal tires could be run at either end by reversing the direction of rotation. Running a rear wheel up front though...

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              #7
              What about lacing the rear rim to the current front hub ?

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                #8
                Originally posted by mriddle View Post
                What about lacing the rear rim to the current front hub ?
                That's a possibility if he can source the right length of spokes.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by mriddle View Post
                  What about lacing the rear rim to the current front hub ?
                  This is a great idea. I know a local guy at a shop that laces rims. Thanks

                  i've seen similar bikes with the same setup and i personally think it looks better but everybody is entitled to their opinion Some of them have told me that their bikes handle better because there is more of a contact patch in the front and the bikes are 70's early 80's era.

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