FZR1000DK Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hi guys. I have a little project with my old bike - Yamaha FZR 1000 from 1988. - I wont a 180/55/17 tire. Standard rear rim is 18 x 4,5. I have bought a rim from a 3LE model which is 17 x 5,5. Problem: Standard rear axel is 17 mm (diameter) - new is 20 mm. No bearing combinations posible. So I am wondering, if it is posible to use a swingarm from the newer model 3LE - about 1993 - to get the thicker rear axel. Does such a swingarm fit in the frame, and what about the chain alignment ? Does anybody know something about this ? Thanks Morten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hi Morton not sure about fitting a new arm on but your opening a big can of worms, steering head angel is going to change with a smaller dia. rim. Anyway thats yours to fix But you should take a min and introyourself in the new members section it only polite to know a bit about who your talking to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZR1000DK Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hi dt502001. Yeah I am aware of the worms, maybe I can use them as bait to solve my problems :-) Well lets see how it changes to better or worse - if I can get it to fit. I have written a short intro in new members and even put a photo on my profile, so thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipster Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Would be interesting to know whet you ended up doing. What I did with mine is fit a swing arm, fork and wheels of a Suzuki Slingshot, makes it easier to fit larger wheels, can run a 190 in the rear without any issue, and extends the rear wheel a bit so can put a bit more traction to the road. Also fitted a R1 tail section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted October 16, 2017 Moderator Share Posted October 16, 2017 Damn, its 5 years old. He only made 3 posts so a reply is long past coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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