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  • Swapping my 16" for a 17" -- What's needed?

    Got a great deal on two tires off a 80' Standard and I am in need of good rubber for my Special. The front wheel is straight swap but I know the rear may need different spacers, ect. I received nothing with my 17" rear in way of hardware, just the axle bolt. I saw Crazy Steve posted on another thread parts that are needed but I don't have any of those. Where can I get what I need or should I part with this rear and just buy new rubber for the 16". Thanks for your thoughts
    Current Daily Rides / Projects

    1979 Yamaha XS1100F (since 2015)...Project
    1980 Suzuki GS850G (since 2012)
    1979 Kawasaki KZ400B (since 2013)

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    You need a new inner spacer/dust seal, the 'standard' steel caliper bracket, and the 'standard' outer spacer.

    Yamaha moved the brake rotor on the special wheel .3" further out (look at the difference in the length of the bearing hub between the wheels), so the Special inner spacer needs to be .3" longer. The caliper bracket is also shaped different. The Special doesn't use a outer spacer.

    Check with Andrea in the 'parts for sale' section...
    Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

    '78E original owner - resto project
    '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
    '82 XJ rebuild project
    '80SG restified, red SOLD
    '79F parts...
    '81H more parts...

    Other current bikes:
    '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
    '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
    '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
    Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
    Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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    • #3
      Got the word out to Andreas. Where would I go about finding a new inner spacer/dust seal?
      Current Daily Rides / Projects

      1979 Yamaha XS1100F (since 2015)...Project
      1980 Suzuki GS850G (since 2012)
      1979 Kawasaki KZ400B (since 2013)

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      • #4
        If Andreas has the other two parts, he should also have the inner spacer; just tell him you need a 'standard' caliper bracket and the two 'standard' spacers...
        Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

        '78E original owner - resto project
        '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
        '82 XJ rebuild project
        '80SG restified, red SOLD
        '79F parts...
        '81H more parts...

        Other current bikes:
        '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
        '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
        '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
        Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
        Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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