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Message started by MMRanch on 05/31/18 at 20:52:36

Title: Next rear tire will be a 16"
Post by MMRanch on 05/31/18 at 20:52:36

just went mag wheels . No hurry , my current rear tire has 10,000 miles left on it … but … I hope its an easy conversion ?

Yes , I got the front one too .

Title: Re: Next rear tire will be a 16"
Post by MMRanch on 05/31/18 at 20:57:32

front

They're both in the mail . I suspect it will be a project for next winter ?

Title: Re: Next rear tire will be a 16"
Post by 1st2know on 05/31/18 at 21:14:11

Will you be able to keep the belt drive?
How will the rear brake connect - will the Savage brake slip in?

Title: Re: Next rear tire will be a 16"
Post by MMRanch on 05/31/18 at 21:44:44

I believe the rear brake will "just slip in" . I'm sure I'll have to go to a 130 series tire and that is OK.

Yes , I'll keep the belt at all cost . After getting rid of the chain lube and constant adjustment I don't think I could go back to the mess and maintance ! ::)

Title: Re: Next rear tire will be a 16"
Post by verslagen1 on 05/31/18 at 22:25:54

You'll need a disc from a gs450 cut down to match the savage and about 0.28 or 0.32 (I forget which) spacers to align with the caliper.

Title: Re: Next rear tire will be a 16"
Post by MMRanch on 06/01/18 at 08:02:11

I'll go ahead and start looking for one , :) , thanks Versey !

Title: Re: Next rear tire will be a 16"
Post by springman on 06/01/18 at 11:24:13

I'll be interested to see how this turns out. Good luck.

Title: Re: Next rear tire will be a 16"
Post by verslagen1 on 06/01/18 at 11:45:38

There's a thread in the tech section for the conversion and another in rsd called whale.

The biggest issue I had was getting the right spacers. But I also have spare wheels so if I get a flat or just wear out a tire it's no issue.

Title: Re: Next rear tire will be a 16"
Post by LANCER on 06/01/18 at 13:46:07

The rear wheel is easy, the brake does slip right in there, the belt pulley does as well, and the 130/90-16 (Metzler 880) seemed to be essentially the same width as the 140/90-15.

Title: Re: Next rear tire will be a 16"
Post by batman on 06/04/18 at 11:09:46

and you'll need to pick up a 16"tube

Title: Re: Next rear tire will be a 16"
Post by Dave on 06/04/18 at 17:16:56

7F7C69707C7329251D0 wrote:

and you'll need to pick up a 16"tube

I thought this was being done so you don't need any tubes?

Why do you believe these rims need tubes? :-?

Title: Re: Next rear tire will be a 16"
Post by badwolf on 06/04/18 at 17:28:18

Mike, I have a disc turned down to the right dia. I used it on mine till I went to a bigger disc and dual piston caliper. I used 2 washers tween the caliper and mount. Let me know if you are interested.

Title: Re: Next rear tire will be a 16"
Post by batman on 06/05/18 at 08:50:54

Dave , the early GS rims (before 1983 , are not tubeless) ,they still required use of a tube. So if your planning to go tubeless rather than just change tire size ,you need to know if the rims come from a bike 83 or newer.

Title: Re: Next rear tire will be a 16"
Post by LANCER on 06/05/18 at 09:30:16

Mine did not need a tube...trying to remember what year it is. :-?

OK, found the file on it, I've got an '83 rear wheel.

Title: Re: Next rear tire will be a 16"
Post by verslagen1 on 06/05/18 at 11:36:48

I believe the only difference maybe the design of the bead.
It maybe the same design, just not DOT certified.
On tubeless rims you'll find "tubeless" engraved somewhere.