GS 17 Inch Wheel Conversion

dcspringer · 12-07-2012, 04:11 PM

Looking for information for converting the R1200GS 19 inch front wheel to a 17 inch. Also the rear to a wider 5.5 for a 180. I don't do off road riding so I want more yire options for the street and track.
Thanks for any help!

RED CAT · 12-07-2012, 08:39 PM

More trouble than its worth.

Mr. Canoehead · 12-07-2012, 08:40 PM

The easiest way to do this on the 1150's is to bolt up a set of RT (or R) wheels. I suspect that the 1200 is the same.

dcspringer · 12-08-2012, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Canoehead

The easiest way to do this on the 1150's is to bolt up a set of RT (or R) wheels. I suspect that the 1200 is the same.

Thanks...it is starting to sound like the R1200RT/R is a simple wheel swap. Transfer the rotors and ABS ring and bolt it on.

DiabloADV · 12-08-2012, 08:37 AM

Search this topic in the GS forum...I think there is more to it than that. The rear needs to be offset or milled in some way, IIRC...

lkchris · 12-08-2012, 09:11 AM

Sounds like the guys that want to lower 4WD SUVs.

Guess it's OK to have a lowrider contingent here.

Mr. Canoehead · 12-08-2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lkchris

Sounds like the guys that want to lower 4WD SUVs.

Guess it's OK to have a lowrider contingent here.

I have two sets of spoked wheels (one on road with Anakees and one off road with TKCs) and the 19" front is a compromise size. I have been thinking about getting one converted to a Woody's 21" for off road/gravel travel and getting a 17" from an RT for on road touring.

The wire wheels are pretty heavy. Compared to my buddy's MS12, my rear with tire is at least 50% heavier and he has a much wider tire .

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12-07-2012, 04:11 PM	#1
dcspringer ^OP n00b Joined: Dec 2012 Oddometer: 9	GS 17 Inch Wheel Conversion Looking for information for converting the R1200GS 19 inch front wheel to a 17 inch. Also the rear to a wider 5.5 for a 180. I don't do off road riding so I want more yire options for the street and track. Thanks for any help!

12-07-2012, 08:39 PM	#2
RED CAT Bumpy Backroader Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Western Canada Oddometer: 2,418	Why! More trouble than its worth.

12-07-2012, 08:40 PM	#3
Mr. Canoehead Eat Gunnels! Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Too far to the mountains and too cold Oddometer: 1,094	The easiest way to do this on the 1150's is to bolt up a set of RT (or R) wheels. I suspect that the 1200 is the same. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2005 GS1150 Adventure - Range Rover, 2002 DR650 SE - Land Rover "Not all who wander are lost" - JRR Tolkien

12-08-2012, 08:37 AM	#5
DiabloADV Semi-Occasional Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Nor Cal, USA Oddometer: 1,534	Search this topic in the GS forum...I think there is more to it than that. The rear needs to be offset or milled in some way, IIRC... __________________ '74/'70 R98/6/GS Traveling Bike (construction under way) '91 Bill Holland Steel w/Dura Ace

12-08-2012, 09:11 AM	#6
lkchris Albuquerque Joined: Feb 2005 Oddometer: 845	Sounds like the guys that want to lower 4WD SUVs. Guess it's OK to have a lowrider contingent here. __________________ Kent Christensen Albuquerque '12 R1200RT, '02 R1100S, '84 R80G/S

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