1979 GS750L, 17" rear rim???

[Datafive0]

So after reading countless pages and look up charts I got a FANTASTIC deal on my tires. I got the front and rear as a matched pair, modern tread and I was rev'ed up to get them installed.

SO I drag my butt outside in 94* heat today, start taking apart the bike.. Got the rear tire assembly off, dismount old tire.. got to put new tire on.. WTF, the 110/90-18 I ordered online does not fit!!!!! The factory tire was a 4.50H17..

So I really want to run my tires i ordered.. I have riden my dad's BMW with them and they are the best all around tire I have ever ridden on. So it there a 18" rim that will fit my 79 750L?

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[almarconi]

My 1980 750L has a 16" rear rim, not sure why yours would have a 17 inch or an 18 inch one. Probably was replaced at some point.

[Datafive0]

I'm actually not new, but for some reason my account had got deleted I guess. I have had the GS for about 3 years now. I have used your site for a long time, first post I ever made after my intro was how to I fix fuel gauge.

So, is there an actual 18" rim that the GS came with?

[Nessism]

I'm actually not new, but for some reason my account had got deleted I guess. I have had the GS for about 3 years now. I have used your site for a long time, first post I ever made after my intro was how to I fix fuel gauge.

So, is there an actual 18" rim that the GS came with?

When in doubt, check the factory parts fishe... http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm

When you are done checking for yourself you will realize the 1979 GS750L came from Japan with an 18" wheel. If your wheel is a 17" then either someone changed the wheel at some point in your bikes life or your bike is not a 1979. Regardless, I suggest you buy yourself a 17" rear tire and get that thing mounted up asap so you can go ride.

Edit: just checked the factory service manual and this bike came with a 17" rear. Looks like the parts fishe is wrong.

[Datafive0]

That is what I thought.. No it is for sure a 79, I got an antique plate for it.. I had to have it inspected to get the tax exempt plate!

Ok, so now that I am sure.. Does anyone have a spare 18" rear around somewhere?

[ryonker]

kind of odd; I had always thought the rear on my 79 750L looked a little small. Sure enough, it has a 17" rear rim as well.

That's ok, it rides just fine

Rick

[Nessism]

That is what I thought.. No it is for sure a 79, I got an antique plate for it.. I had to have it inspected to get the tax exempt plate!

Ok, so now that I am sure.. Does anyone have a spare 18" rear around somewhere?

Just run what you have. It's way more trouble getting a new wheel than a new tire.

[Nessism]

kind of odd; I had always thought the rear on my 79 750L looked a little small. Sure enough, it has a 17" rear rim as well.

That's ok, it rides just fine

Rick

Just looked at the factory service manual and it says a 17" rear was standard. My information above about the bike coming with an 18" rear seems to be wrong. Guess it serves me right for trusting the parts fishe.

[Starboard M]

My rear wheel appears to be a 17'' as well. All the information I could find stated it was a 18, but its reassuring to know that it might have been a factory wheel.

Made in Japan


_XMT2.50 DOT


ENKEI 3 79


MT90B17 76H



On my '79 GS750L

[Steve]

Somehow, I just can't imagine ordering a tire for your own bike without looking to see what was on there.

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[Datafive0]

Truth is, I took it for granted. When I ordered them I was out of town and stupidly ordered them so when I got home my new tires would be waiting for me. It was dumb on my part and I let my impatience get the best of me.