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I'm trying to find a easy way/technique to put the wider RS rim/radial tire on '97 LT. Is there a method to do this without exhaust-caliper 'moving'? Bike is elevated on 2x8 board under the centerstand...rear mudguard flap off...

Can't quite 'angle' in through--release air from tire? maybe.

any help to facilitate this greatly appreciated..
Eric
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1997 K1100LT-SE
1996 K1100RS-SE
"Black & Silver Duo"
Lincoln, NE

Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:03 pm Post subject:

It's pretty easy to take the caliper off. Be sure to put a feeler gauge between the ABS sensor and ABS ring when reinstalling so that you've got the right gap there.
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Stoked Steve · Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:06 pm Post subject:

Yes, I find it easier to wiggle in there if the tire is deflated.
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Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

Number 6 · Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:08 pm Post subject:

Remove the shock, lift the bike for instance with wood blocks under the center stand and deflate the tire. If you have a remus exhaust, it is easier to remove the back part.
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94 K1100LT

Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:03 pm Post subject:

Or a Staintune. Two bolts and the can is off. Very Happy

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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

552255 · Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:55 pm Post subject:

got it. raise bike, mudflap off, move caliper, release shock lower bolt to lower swingarm, and let air out of tire...its still a tight fit, 'offset' looks different now....bike rode fine, no problems, seemed to handle ok, how much better? tough to gauge really.
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1997 K1100LT-SE
1996 K1100RS-SE
"Black & Silver Duo"
Lincoln, NE

gladstone · Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:14 am Post subject:

I've done this a number of times:

1. Bike on centre stand
2. Remove LT wheel
3. Remove caliper
4. Remove rear disc (2 small Allen bolts)
5. Roll RS wheel into place between exhaust and driveshaft
6. Reinstall rear disk
7. Reinstall caliper
8. Bolt RS wheel to hub

Having half removed the exhaust the first time I can say my new way is far easier!

Cheers

Ps - and an LT on RS wheels (front too) is obe of the best bikes I've ridden
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1993 K1100LT (x2!)
1998 R1100R - gone
1994 R1100GS - gone
1990 K100RS 16V - gone

RAL88 · Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:57 am Post subject:

552255 · Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:03 pm Post subject: RS front on a LT

So,
I've placed the RS rear on my LT, it seems to be ok. Is the 'offset' needing more spacer discs, or am i seeing things...(position seems more to the right than original rim).

What mods are needed to put a RS front on? i figure when in rome...may as well get the wider rim as well...
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1997 K1100LT-SE
1996 K1100RS-SE
"Black & Silver Duo"
Lincoln, NE

Flying Duck · Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:19 pm Post subject:

I haven't done it but I think the only thing different would be the axle spacers.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

Number 6 · Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 2:05 am Post subject:

Actually with RS wheels, they should be aligned, which is not the case with LT wheels.
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