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    #31
    Because I'm sure your tires just slip out from under you when you ride.
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      #32
      All BS'ing aside...

      There is no such thing as a GS wide wheel "kit". You will have to adapt on a wider wheel from a different bike.

      Easiest upgrade (as mentioned) is a 3.5" wide GS1150 wheel. That will fit after working out details with spacers and the brake stay.

      Some guys use GSXR wheels. You will have to modify more stuff though including adjustments to the chain line.

      Lots of threads in the archives on these mods. Be warned though, it's a fair bit of work.
      Ed

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        #33
        Nessism, thanks that is all i was asking

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          #34
          Originally posted by turbostang93 View Post
          who makes a good one. i dont ride that much so duration does not matter
          Pirelli sport demons are generally considered the stickiest of sticky when it comes to bias ply tires. Not expensive but not cheap either and they are usually dead inside of 5K miles.

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            #35
            Turbostang,
            The 3.5'' GS1150 wheel you will never get a good compound tire for you need a 5.5'' rear wheel to get a good compound. A Shinko Stealth in a 180/55/17 ( $122.19 and free shipping) and your traction problems will be gone. Use a 92 gsxr 5.5'' and up or any Bandit 1200 rear wheel from 97 to 05 and it will be easy to install it uses the same size axel as you bike does now.
            You already have the aftermarket swingarm on your bike.
            All the negitive nillies just don't understand the need for more traction. Do you have plans on drag racing it? I know your close to Gainsville. Gainsville is one of, if not the best tracks I have raced at.
            Last edited by stetracer; 01-24-2013, 11:11 PM.
            My stable
            84 GSX1100EFG-10.62 @ 125 mph 64'' W/B.
            85 GS1150-9.72@146mph stock W/B.
            88 GSXR1100-dragbike 9.18@139.92mph/5.68@118mph.
            98 Bandit 1200-9.38@146mph/6.02@121mph.
            90 Suzuki GS 1425cc FBG Pro Stock chassis 5.42@124mph
            06 GSXR750 10.44@135mph
            00 Honda elite 80 pit bike

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              #36
              Originally posted by stetracer View Post
              Turbostang,
              The 3.5'' GS1150 wheel you will never get a good tire for you need a 5.5'' rear wheel to get a good compound and a Shinko Stealth in a 180/55/17 ( $122.19 and free shipping) ) and your traction problems will be gone. Use a 92 gsxr 5.5'' rear wheel and it will be easy to install it uses the same size axel as you bike does now.
              You already have the aftermarket swingarm on your bike.
              All the negitive nillies just don't understand the need for more traction. Do you have plans on drag racing it? I know your close to Gainsville. Gainsville is one of, if not the best tracks I have raced at.
              What about the front? now you are running a radial rear and a bias on the front..not a good combination. The 1150 swap is the best without seriously compromising the integrity of the stock set up.
              Last edited by Guest; 01-24-2013, 10:50 PM.

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                #37
                Originally posted by jwhelan65 View Post
                What about the front? now you are running a radial rear and a bias on the front..not a good combination. The 1150 swap is the best without seriously compromising the integrity of the stock set up.
                Did you see his bike he has an aftermarket extended swingarm with no shocks It is set up to go stright
                My stable
                84 GSX1100EFG-10.62 @ 125 mph 64'' W/B.
                85 GS1150-9.72@146mph stock W/B.
                88 GSXR1100-dragbike 9.18@139.92mph/5.68@118mph.
                98 Bandit 1200-9.38@146mph/6.02@121mph.
                90 Suzuki GS 1425cc FBG Pro Stock chassis 5.42@124mph
                06 GSXR750 10.44@135mph
                00 Honda elite 80 pit bike

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                  #38
                  Originally posted by stetracer View Post
                  Did you see his bike he has an aftermarket extended swingarm with no shocks It is set up to go stright
                  haha at least you seen that. it also only has 1 3/4" ground clearance. i run my mustang in gainesville never ran a bike "yet".

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                    #39
                    Originally posted by turbostang93 View Post
                    haha at least you seen that. it also only has 1 3/4" ground clearance. i run my mustang in gainesville never ran a bike "yet".
                    Ya I noticed the swing arm , but for some reason I was thinking that you were going to change it to go to a FAT tire. If you try and go with say a 5.5 gsxr tirewith your setup as is you are going to run into issues with chain alignment, and Ground clearance. The tire and wheel you have on there right now is all that is keeping you from sitting on the ground. I can't say I have ever seen a performance radial tire in a 90 profile, Which is what you will need to keep the pipe off the ground with that setup.
                    1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
                    80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
                    1978 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished :D
                    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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                      #40
                      Originally posted by hjfisk View Post
                      Ya I noticed the swing arm , but for some reason I was thinking that you were going to change it to go to a FAT tire. If you try and go with say a 5.5 gsxr tirewith your setup as is you are going to run into issues with chain alignment, and Ground clearance. The tire and wheel you have on there right now is all that is keeping you from sitting on the ground. I can't say I have ever seen a performance radial tire in a 90 profile, Which is what you will need to keep the pipe off the ground with that setup.
                      No he will just need to use a different size struts in the back to raise it up a little to make up for the lower profile tire
                      My stable
                      84 GSX1100EFG-10.62 @ 125 mph 64'' W/B.
                      85 GS1150-9.72@146mph stock W/B.
                      88 GSXR1100-dragbike 9.18@139.92mph/5.68@118mph.
                      98 Bandit 1200-9.38@146mph/6.02@121mph.
                      90 Suzuki GS 1425cc FBG Pro Stock chassis 5.42@124mph
                      06 GSXR750 10.44@135mph
                      00 Honda elite 80 pit bike

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                        #41
                        Originally posted by stetracer View Post
                        No he will just need to use a different size struts in the back to raise it up a little to make up for the lower profile tire
                        No, my swing arm has 3 different height options right now its at its lowest it come come up another 2 1/2"

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