honda wheels!?

[Guest]

ive been trying to find some info to put honda wheels on my 82 1100gl but cant seem to find anything!!! does anyone know it the wheels from a 1983 honda cx650e would fit on my bike with out to much hassel!?

[GS1150Pilot]

I doubt you want to mess with any of the Comstars ...

[Nessism]

does anyone know it the wheels from a 1983 honda cx650e would fit on my bike with out to much hassel!?

zero % change without significant hassle.

[Steve]

I think the easiest way to change with the least potential hassle would be to use the entire front end (wheel, forks, triples, brakes, EVERYTHING), but I have no idea whether the bearings are the right size and/or spacing.

At the rear, change the entire swingarm (wheel, caliper, etc.), but I have no idea if the swingarm pivot area dimensions are even close.

Anything else will require considerable modification or at least attention to ALL the details to make sure it all fits.

What is it about the Honda wheels that is so appealing?

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[benoit]

i just love the way they look and there both 18inches front and rear!!

[bwringer]

If you Google that Honda, they are certainly some '80s-fabulous disco wheels. So I can sort of understand the impulse.

The biggest issue I see is that the Honda and Suzuki shaft drive systems are COMPLETELY different. And on opposite sides. Some pretty serious machine shop work would be needed.

Plus, going from a 16" rear to an 18" would likely create some clearance issues (usually switching a GL to a 17" rear from a G works OK, but 18" might cause problems.) You might also ponder the very poor selection of 18" front tires as opposed to 19".

With enough money, explosives, and access to a complete fabrication and machining shop, anything is possible. But you'd be the first to go down this particular path.

[GS1150Pilot]

If you really want 18" wheels front and back, why not have a shop build you a set of custom wire wheels for your GL?

[steve murdoch]

i just love the way they look and there both 18inches front and rear!!

I like the look of the boomerang Comstars as well.
the gold Turbo ones would be even betterr.

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[GS1150Pilot]

Agreed, those are great looking wheels and looked amazing in gold on the CX500 Turbo.

A good overview on Comstars:

http://hooniverse.com/2011/05/10/two-wheel-tuesday-the-curse-of-the-comstars/

[benoit]

If you Google that Honda, they are certainly some '80s-fabulous disco wheels. So I can sort of understand the impulse.

The biggest issue I see is that the Honda and Suzuki shaft drive systems are COMPLETELY different. And on opposite sides. Some pretty serious machine shop work would be needed.

Plus, going from a 16" rear to an 18" would likely create some clearance issues (usually switching a GL to a 17" rear from a G works OK, but 18" might cause problems.) You might also ponder the very poor selection of 18" front tires as opposed to 19".

With enough money, explosives, and access to a complete fabrication and machining shop, anything is possible. But you'd be the first to go down this particular path.

clearance is not an issue any more, its pretty much all costum now on my bike, and for the tire selection,,,, am having a very hard time finding the tires that i want for the 16 and 19 combo!!

[thebrandonbeezy]

I like the look of the boomerang Comstars as well.
the gold Turbo ones would be even betterr.

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That wheel.. my goodness honda killed it seriously i feel my mullet growing as we speak.. like i full on need a black leather jacket aviators and tight Levi's.. its the only way.. do they come in chain?

[80GS850GBob]

I like the look of the boomerang Comstars as well.
the gold Turbo ones would be even betterr.

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Neat wheels...but the cycle in the house is what really impresses me!
I try a stunt like that and I'm back to being single....lol

[steve murdoch]

You would be correct on the single part, Bob.
It is my CBX project. Suzuki content with the big GS headlight.

[GS1150Pilot]

Holy bike pornstar!