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Corkboy Mad Brick Rider
Joined: 26 Aug 2013 Posts: 81 Location: Cork, Ireland
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Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:33 pm Post subject: Fitting K1100RS Front wheel onto a K1100LT |
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Hi everybody.
It is common knowledge (and a plethora of google hits) on changing the K1100LT rear wheel (3.00x17) for the K1100RS rear wheel (4.50 x 1.
The trouble is I have not been able to find anything on swapping the K1100LT front wheel (2.50 x 1 for the K1100RS front wheel (3.50 x 17).
Is it a good idea?
The reason I ask is that I am being given a pair of wheels off a K1100RS, and while I will definitely swap the rear on my K1100LT, I am slow to swap out the front, without proof (if t'internet can ever be called proof ) that it improves anything. Or alternatively that is is a bad idea/not possible/difficult.
All input gratefully accepted. _________________ '08 K1200GT
'87 K100RS 0140995 (Gone)
'97 K1100LT 0188024 (Gone)
'08 Transalp 700 (Gone) |
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552255 Mad Brick Rider
Joined: 13 Aug 2010 Posts: 94 Location: Nebraska
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Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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I went so far as to purchase a RS rim, but then decided to not do it, (it was painted black) as I figured it wouldn't look as good...but? Yes its been done, and I think nearly just a swap out, although your LT fender may not 'fit' as close?....it will lower the bikes clearance a tad I think.
Somebody in England did it, and said it was a good thing for handling, etc. as I recall...said turn-in would increase, (don't really know what that is).
If you have the rim and tire, try it, and keep the original if is doesn't work out? good luck! _________________ 1997 K1100LT-SE
1996 K1100RS-SE
"Black & Silver Duo"
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Beachcomber Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 350 Location: Redditch UK and Reichenau [ Saxony ]
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Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:42 am Post subject: |
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552255 wrote: | I went so far as to purchase a RS rim, but then decided to not do it, (it was painted black) as I figured it wouldn't look as good...but? Yes its been done, and I think nearly just a swap out, although your LT fender may not 'fit' as close?....it will lower the bikes clearance a tad I think.
Somebody in England did it, and said it was a good thing for handling, etc. as I recall...said turn-in would increase, (don't really know what that is).
If you have the rim and tire, try it, and keep the original if is doesn't work out? good luck! |
That would be me I think ............... I did that swap as a half way house to fitting K1200S 5 spokes back and front.
Yes handling was sharper due to better "turn in" - I also raised the fork stanchions by 20mm in the yokes [ triple trees ].
The K1200S conversion will be completed [ as will the project ! ] ready for next year's riding. I'll have to reset the front enf geometery then due to new tyre combo - I'll also refit my 25mm shorter RAM shocker initially to set a baseline. _________________ Beachcomber '93 K1100RS / '93 K1100LT and several K100's |
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rgscomp Brick Rider
Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Posts: 33 Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire
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Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:15 am Post subject: |
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I have RS wheels front and back on my LT.
Only thing I found is the spacers are different between the LT and RS front wheels. Or at least one of them is and you need RS ones to completely cover the bearings. No idea why they are different...
I also used an RS rear half for the front mudguard for ease of access. |
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SugarHillCTD Site Admin
Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 4240 Location: Now in Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:41 am Post subject: |
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The only drawback to using an RS rear wheel is that some tire companies are starting to bring out their newest rubber only in 17" diameters.
I now have a Michelin PR4 on the front and a PR3 on the rear- no 18" PR4 is available (at least that I can find) _________________ John & Cathy
'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F. |
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Inge K. Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 30 Apr 2011 Posts: 458 Location: Norway
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Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:42 am Post subject: |
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rgscomp wrote: | Only thing I found is the spacers are different between the LT and RS front wheels. Or at least one of them is and you need RS ones to completely cover the bearings. No idea why they are different...
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Different bearing at one side. |
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Corkboy Mad Brick Rider
Joined: 26 Aug 2013 Posts: 81 Location: Cork, Ireland
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Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 7:11 am Post subject: |
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Thanks guys for the responses. They are very helpful.
Looks like it is worth changing both. Hopefully the guy I am getting them from has the spacers, otherwise it is a call to motoworks. _________________ '08 K1200GT
'87 K100RS 0140995 (Gone)
'97 K1100LT 0188024 (Gone)
'08 Transalp 700 (Gone) |
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KJustin
Joined: 07 Dec 2015 Posts: 2
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Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2015 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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Anyone have a spare RS front wheel for sale? It looks like Mad Brick Rider might have an extra one (and I'm planning on painting it black anyway, so that works). If so, I'd be interested in buying. Or, I'd also consider and LT wheel if anyone has one of those for sale. Thanks! |
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Flying Duck PsyKotic Waterfowl
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 10082 Location: Bumf***, WA
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Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2015 9:25 pm Post subject: I make no claims to be a suspension/handing expert |
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But I really like my LT with stock front wheel/tire and RS rear. JMHO.
I think an RS front would make turn-in less responsive. _________________ 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)
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73Landau
Joined: 16 May 2017 Posts: 11 Location: Orange NSW Australia
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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I have just bought an RS front wheel. The problem I have is that The local shops dont keep 18" tyres in stock. Having the 17" will give more options to use. Good info on the thread, even if it is a couple of years old. |
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Flying Duck PsyKotic Waterfowl
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 10082 Location: Bumf***, WA
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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I'm about to do RS front and rear on an LT I'm reviving.
Does it make sense to get rid of the spacers (part 46522312703) between the center stand and transmission to make it easier to get the bike on the center stand? _________________ 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)
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Scott_Anderson Site Admin
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 3117 Location: Central Iowa, USA
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Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 6:40 am Post subject: |
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I know that on my '95 LT, I put a 150/70 on the stock rear rim and I found it much easier to center stand it with the spacers removed/relocated.
I took the spacer from between the stand and the transmission and placed it between the bolt head and the stand so I can use the same length bolts. _________________ Ride safe.
1995 K1100LT 0302044
1997 R1100RT ZC62149
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
"One who does not ask questions is ashamed to learn" Danish proverb
1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.) |
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Flying Duck PsyKotic Waterfowl
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 10082 Location: Bumf***, WA
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Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 11:31 am Post subject: |
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Scott_Anderson wrote: | I know that on my '95 LT, I put a 150/70 on the stock rear rim and I found it much easier to center stand it with the spacers removed/relocated.
I took the spacer from between the stand and the transmission and placed it between the bolt head and the stand so I can use the same length bolts. |
Good idea. From the parts catalog it looks like the LT with spacer bushings uses M10x50 bolts while non-spacered center stand mounts use M10x40 bolts.
I think I'll try going without spacers when I put RS wheels on the LT next month and report back. _________________ 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 |
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