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Message started by Jack_650 on 09/10/08 at 21:28:19

Title: Wheels?
Post by Jack_650 on 09/10/08 at 21:28:19

I don't suppose the SV 650 rims would fit our bikes without too much trouble would they? They look good and it sure would be nice to have disc brakes on the back. Oh, but I realy would like to keep the belt drive as I bought an extra used belt for the day the original might go on vacation.

Jack

Title: Re: Wheels?
Post by verslagen1 on 09/10/08 at 22:08:59

You ought to get with oldfeller, he's got one.

Otherwise, look at gs450's.

Title: Re: Wheels?
Post by KwakNut on 09/11/08 at 03:38:16

It might do, if:

- The wheel is not too wide for the Savage bodywork
- The axle is the same diameter
- The belt pulley perfectly and coincidentally fits the cush drive side of the SV rim
- There is room for the brake caliper mounts on the left hand side (ie, if the Savage swingarm is wide enough)
- You can find somewhere to attach the caliper brace
- You can find somewhere to fit the brake mydraulic master cylinder

If the answer to any of those is no, you'll need a machine shop and/or welding gear.

Title: Re: Wheels?
Post by mpescatori on 09/11/08 at 07:28:15

OK, so...
...which front wheel would be compatible ?

I understand the rear wheel could pose a problem, but if we can do a belt/chain conversion,
then any GS(X) 500-550 rear wheel (with a drum brake) might be a good fit...

::)

Title: Re: Wheels?
Post by rigidchop on 09/11/08 at 13:05:24

do a search for "whale" it used gs 750 wheels, some gs's had rear discs.

Title: Re: Wheels?
Post by mpescatori on 09/12/08 at 04:27:46

6D7678767B7C77706F1F0 wrote:

do a search for "whale" it used gs 750 wheels, some gs's had rear discs.

Sorry, I don't understand... what does "whale" have to do with "Savage"? ::)

Title: Re: Wheels?
Post by verslagen1 on 09/12/08 at 07:27:26

Who the heck knows...

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1205292181

Title: Re: Wheels?
Post by rigidchop on 09/12/08 at 15:01:01

some people use odd titles to make a search easier, maybe thats why.