XS 650 rear wheel change to a GSXR 750

I started transforming a 1983 XS 650 into a café racer. I have changed the front for a complete GSXR 750 kit (wheel, suspension, calipers etc..). In this kit i acquired seperately there was a rear wheel from the same GSXR. Since i want to change the rear drum for a disc caliper i decided to change the originall wheel at the same time. The problem is the width of the GSXR (8.5) compared to the original. I understand i will need to change the swing arm. Does anyone know which donner bike can provide me with a proper swingarm without having to do too manny modification to it? The chain will probably be offset how can i cope with the problem?

Thanks in advance


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I'd probably start with the GSXR swingarm and modify to fit in your chassis. That way all the axle and brake stuff is done. BUT! You will need a heck of a countershaft sprocket offset. And then the chain more than likely will have chassis interference. Things to ponder!

Katana or TL.

Red, will look into the Katana and TL. Thanks


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Jimmer, The chain is my principal problem. I dont think the chassis will interfere unless i am missing something. The motor cassing will be an issue and this i do not know yet how to get around this problem without oblitaring it...more research is required before i go any further. Thanks for your input. Cheers.


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Might work better to find an fzr swingarm and a bandit 400 rear wheel. Same 3 spoke design and a 17 while being fairly skinny.

+1 to that

find a wheel from a 400. You'll find that it will still match the front rim width and you'll end up with a useable rear tyre. Fitting the whopper will do you no good. It will look cool against a well groomed beard but sadly never get up to a temperature where it is useable (unless you're brave, experienced and fast).

Thank you Rat_ranger and Pwalo. Very good suggestions that i will dig further before moving forward. Cheers.


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Suzuki Bandit 400 are almost impossible to find here in the Province of Quebec...i am now looking into the possibility of using a Suzuki Katana 600. Anyone of you have experience installing this specific wheel on a Yamaha XS 650? It is a 4.5 rim. Will the chain be straight and also clear the frame? Thanks in advance.


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I've modified my sr500, which has the same size swing arm as the xs650, with a set from a zxr400. The rear rim is 5,5 inch and holds a 160 tire. I hade to make an offset sprocket both in the from and rear. I'm not done yet so I can't say wether or not it's going to work but so far it has required a lot of work. The good thing is that there are offset front sprockets easily available for the xs650. The rear one will have to be a custom part I guess. I used all parts from the zxr400 and milled down the sides of the swing arm, made bushings from a type of nylon and pressed them in. I think there is pictures in my build thread if you search for my username.


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