1981 GS550L Looking for 16" Front Wheel

[Guest]

Hi Guys,

Wondering what my option are to put a 16" wheel on the front of my 81 GS550L....Doing it for appearance to match the rear 16". So far I have found 16" wheels from a 1983 GS550....don't know if they will bolt up or if they will need mods.

Thanks!

[TxGSrider]

I might have one from a gs1150 in my garage if you're interested.

[Steve]

Do you plan on riding the bike with any "enthusiasm" at all?

Installing a rim with 3" less diameter will put the front of the bike 1.5" closer to the ground, greatly reducing ground clearance.

On the other hand, since you are doing it for a "look", I guess it doesn't matter.

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[demonspeed]

I have a complete GS550ES front end if you want to bolt that on.
Where are you located?

Timothy

[salty_monk]

If you swap spacers the 550ES and 750ES /700ES (1983-1985) should bolt straight on using your spacers. You will have to use your brake rotor too.

16" wheels front & back.. you going for a Harley crossed with a GROM look?

[salty_monk]

Oh.. the 1150 front wheel won't fit. It's much wider at the hub.