17" alloy wheels conversion on 1200GSA

[red1]

Just fitted alloys to my GSA

 

[Pukmeister]

IIRC 1200's read from the gearbox, not the wheel.

Close enough, they actually use the rear ABS sensor input to calculate rear wheel speed electronically, the sensor is fitted to the final drive assembly.

 

[chrisschef]

what are the wheels from please as looking to do same

My 1150 (2k single spark) has both 17" Alloys and original spoked wheels. I've got BT020/021 combination on the alloys and Distanzas on the spoked. I put the spokes back on just before Xmas and the difference is very noticeable. The handling is FAR superior with the alloys (not that there is anything at all wrong with the 'normal' handling), it steers quicker in a very positive way, you only have to 'think' about dropping into a bend and it's there, but never in an alarming way. I've had no stability issues at motorway speeds, solo or two-up, but I haven't tried it fully loaded yet. Personally I think the bike looks great whichever wheels are on it, the only slightly odd looking things are the spacers under the fork brace which drop the Carbon Fibre front mudguard down closer to the wheel, although they're not too noticeable at first glance. Still uses the standard exhaust on the 1150. I haven't checked the speedo against my GPS to see if it makes any/much difference to the calibration, if anything it should read fast with the smaller front wheel on.
All in all a very worthwhile conversion IMHO

hi what other parts needed thanks as want to do this to my 1150gsa

 

[DrAlf]

This should help:

Cast Wheels - The Facts

**for 1150's**

 

[Yonkyo]

I did it to my previous GS. It handled Ok, but i had less ground clearence when cornering. I dont think it would suit the GSA though.

 

[tommygun]

Just fitted alloys to my GSA

Each to his own I guess but.....

 

[Dellis]

At the risk of sounding sceptical why would you do this? The standard size tyres give enough grip to scrape and the bikes handle fine on the standard sized wheels. All you'll end up with is less ground clearance so you won't be able to use the new found (faster wearing and more expensive) grip anyway. Sounds like a classic case of form over function to me or have I got the wrong end of the stick?

Dave

 

[Big Lee]

less ground clearance? thats bad