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Message started by teabowl13 on 08/11/12 at 21:34:20

Title: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by teabowl13 on 08/11/12 at 21:34:20

I'm not feeling very search savvy tonight, so I can't seem to find where I read about older Suzuki GS wheels fitting right up to the Savage; I know one of you old guys has them mounted on your bike; I've saved the pictures, but I can't recall who it is or what years will work.

Just curious if these might work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/83-suzuki-gs550L-frant-and-rear-wheels-and-tires-/170704826916?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27beccf224&vxp=mtr#ht_594wt_980

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by Cavi Mike on 08/12/12 at 02:32:25

I don't know, I don't have a frant wheel on my Savage...

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by LANCER on 08/12/12 at 04:17:00

The '83 wheels will work on the LS650 but a few things need to be done to do so.
The rear brake assembly is almost identical to ours. The difference is how it is anchored to the swing arm, so you will need to remove the '83 GS assembly and use the LS650 assembly. Fortunately it fits exactly so it makes the swap easy. Rear brake shoes are the same as the LS650 shoes.
To use the front wheel you will need to also get a '83 GS front end; triple tree & forks with the brake caliper or calipers if you use the dual disc version vs the single disc. The '83 front end mounts to the LS650 frame perfectly, so no problem there. The '83 front brake disc pads are the same as the LS650 pads.

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by teabowl13 on 08/12/12 at 05:45:45

THANKS LANCER!
I was hoping to just swap the wheel, but I assumed the brake discs would be a problem. I doubt it's something I would really do, but the 18" rim I got to lace onto the stock hub REALLY isn't working out, and I'm studying my options...

Cheers!

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by Hamman on 05/06/17 at 17:07:15

Hello, bringing back an old thread...Is it confirmed that I can use a 1981-1983 GS550L rear wheel? I found a few good deals on eBay. I know I'll have to swap some things over. Just curious regarding the axle, spacers, etc...
THANKS! ;)

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by LANCER on 05/06/17 at 19:41:36

456C60606C630D0 wrote:

I still have the rear wheel on one of my bikes and the best I can remember the axle and spacers from the LS650 work.
The GS wheel I got is a 16" wheel vs the LS 15" wheel. I was specifically looking for that when I bought it.

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by Hamman on 05/07/17 at 07:40:11

Ok very cool to hear! So is it safe to say I should be fine ordering a 550L from 81-83 years? Or should I look for 83 only. Thanks again for your time!

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by Hamman on 05/08/17 at 12:23:22

Ended up ordering an 83' GS550L rear wheel off eBay and free shipping for $40! Should be here soon!

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by LANCER on 05/08/17 at 13:37:22

Sorry man, I intended to reply but got diverted; happens a lot lately; aging brain syndrome or something.
I found the reference page I used for the rear wheel. It looks like we got the same wheel; '83-86 550L, 16" mag wheel.
Does this look like the same one you got ?

http://https://www.bikepics.com/pics/2013/08/10/bikepics-2585687-984.jpg

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by TheNaughtyLemur on 05/08/17 at 14:05:50

That looks pretty bad ass

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by Hamman on 05/08/17 at 14:20:18

3439363B3D2A6A6F580 wrote:

That's the same one!! Thanks for the info!

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by Tocsik on 05/08/17 at 14:21:15

No. It looks completely bad ass!
Really like the stance on that bike.

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by LANCER on 05/09/17 at 07:59:20

I appreciate the good words but I had to make some changes.
Wasn't able to use the dual discs because the forks were from a different model GS and only have a single disc mounting.
This frame had been modified to use that tank but that mod made it necessary to kick the carb out to the side, and mounting issues developed
because of that, so I went back to a stock frame to put the carb back in its original position.
The forks did not work as well as I had wished so went back to stock and installed the Gold Emulator mod and replaced the stock front brake with the upgraded version.
I removed the rear fender and the single seat (not shown) and replaced them with the cafe style from RYCA.
I have a '60's era fiberglass flat track tank to mount when it is ready...still working on it.
So, the bike is looking different and is handling/braking much better.

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by Hamman on 05/09/17 at 08:07:56

Very cool, love the mods. I have my savage completely torn down for a one up build...Monoshock, GSXR forks, new tank and a ton of other goodies, it's gonna be sweet ;)

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by LANCER on 05/10/17 at 01:53:01

634A46464A452B0 wrote:

Very cool, love the mods. I have my savage completely torn down for a one up build...Monoshock, GSXR forks, new tank and a ton of other goodies, it's gonna be sweet ;)

Have you picked out the specific tank yet ?

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by Hamman on 05/10/17 at 08:28:52

Sure have and already started tank mounts. It'll be from a 1977 Yamaha DT175.

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by ohiomoto on 05/10/17 at 10:29:03

Pics please.

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by Hamman on 05/10/17 at 10:29:34

Will get some loaded later this week :)

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by Steakhouse13 on 12/05/17 at 17:12:12

I’ve got a quick question. I have a 83 gs550L rear wheel that I plan on throwing on my savage project. Can I still run the belt drive or do I need to do a chain conversion?

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by verslagen1 on 12/05/17 at 18:15:47

if you can shove the pulley hub in there, should be able to run the belt.

Title: Re: 1983 GS550 wheels?
Post by badwolf on 12/05/17 at 18:25:11

I have that wheel on one of my bikes and it goes right on, with the s-40 drive hub and brake. I still run the belt. Just don't go crazy with the rear tire, the 16'' rim will take a bigger tire than will fit on a stock bike. Check the od of the new tire BEFORE you buy it and compare against yours. With just a 2.5'' wide rim you won't want a real fat tire.
I run both Kaw pulleys which moves the axle back some and gives me plenty of room for a Shinko 240- mt90 16. My rim is also tubeless, thou this tire is not.