have you seen the 17" spoke/rim option for the front? or you lookin for 16"?[url=https://www.classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=102386#p102386:1yxon4t1 said:joedrum » Wed Nov 06, 2013 6:08 pm[/url]":1yxon4t1]
looks good ill have dig mine out soon ... right now im trying to work with 1000 swingarm and fatter tires from and back
might as well include 1500[url=https://www.classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=102931#p102931:oprf7vf7 said:82a » Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:24 pm[/url]"prf7vf7]
some basics
1100 oem
80-1 17" 130 max
82-3 16" 140 max (swingarm is wider)
15" is doable i think though haven't seen much
1200
15" wheel, haven't seen anything about that on a 1100 swingarm?
there are more car tire options in the 15" range, i think as small as 135, 16" is somewhere ~ 150
dunno what the mix & match story is with wheels, swingarms and the 2 pumpkins but gearing also comes into it
1100.jpg
1200.jpg
found anotherI am using the 84 swing arm, rear drive and wheel, axle assy, and the brake support, and shocks (for now as they are 1" longer - 13 1/2" as oppesed to the 12 1/2" on the 82),. keeping the caliper from the 82. I had to make another spacer to go in between the caliper support and the swing arm. I didn't measure it as there is quite a bit of leeway in the axle end. Not a lot of clearance between the tire and the gas tank, bit looks to be ok.
To install a 1500 final drive into a 1200
To install the 1500 final / wheel with bigger double row bearing / and larger brake ....
Drill out the 4 swingarm holes to 7/16.
You must machine or grind the 1500 caliper mount to .500-.510 at the axle hole area on the side nearest swing arm and away from wheel
Cut 1/4 inch off the left side lower shock bolt, and then it goes in.
Use the 1200 axle and the single spacer from the 1500 on left side (optional use of 1500 axle).
Route the brake hose to the outside of the left shock.
You can use the 160/80-16 rear tire if loads are limited as heavy loads might lead to rubbing, or you can use a 150/80-16 rear Avon Venom X which has a load rating of 908 pounds. (stock GL1500 tire has 853 lb rating, Avon Venom X 160/80-16 is over 1,000, and stock 1200 rear tire MV85-15 is rated 910 lbs).
Using 1500 final / wheel / brake is reputed to center the wheel better in the swing arm than the stock 1200 which has a slight offset.
To install just the 1500 final drive ....
The 1200 flange will fit the 1500 drive if you want to install your 1200 wheel on a 1500 drive, but then you keep the 1200 smaller rear brake disc and mount and two spacers on left side, etc. To do this, you just need to drill out the 4 holes in the swing arm.
Use 1200's drive shaft either way.
edit - i did this all fast after a quick read, i think the swap involves a 1500 final / wheel / brake option in a 1200 swingarm, or you can also use the 1200 wheel with the 1500 driveAs to tires, I offer this:
A 150/85-15 or MV85-15 is near 25.04" OA Diameter (a 1200 size)
A 150/90-15 is near 25.62" OA Diameter (also a 1200 size)
Quote:
A 160/80-16 is near 26.07" OA Diameter (stock 1500 size)
A 150/80-16 is near 25.44" OA Diameter
Note Aspect Ratios.
Dunlop "Elite II 491" MV85B15, has a load rating of 910 lbs. maximum @ 41 psi
Avon "Venom X" 150/90 B15 TL has a load rating of 993 lbs @ 49 psi
Dunlop "Elite II 491" 160/80B16 for the 1500 has a load rating of only 853 lbs. @ 41 psi
Avon "Venom X" 160/80 B16 TL with a load rating of 1019 lbs. @ 49 psi
Avon 150/80 B16 77 H "Venom X" is rated at 908 lbs. @ 49 psi,
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