1 k1200/r1100 5 spoke wheels on '85 k100rs Fri Jun 29, 2012 5:16 pm
freeheelboy
active member
Hello,
I have a 1985 k100rs I just picked up. The previous owner's son laid it down and rashed the fairings and one fork has a leak and possible slight bend to it.
I want to upgrade the front end, brakes and wheels.
I have a k1100rs fork set with 4 pot brembos I am bolting onto the k100rs.
If I go with the 3 spoke wheels from the k1100rs then it would be bolt and go.
Unfortunately I really like the looks of the 5 spoke r1100/k1200 wheels.
It looks like the front will be a direct bolt on (although I can't find any information on the rotors. Will they work with k1100rs front end?)
The problem seems to lie in the rear. I am rather handy with a wrench and welder and am not afraid to cut/weld or bolt on new parts to make the rear wheel fit but I prefer to keep things as close to stock as possible.
I have not been able to find a detailed account of fitting a rear 5 spoke wheel on a k100rs.
It looks like there will be issues with the muffler and possibly the center stand. Swingarm? (rear 5 spoke wheel is 5 X 17)
I am going to continue to use it as a sport touring bike. I love the weight, wheelbase and simplicity of the design, just want better handling and stopping power.
If the mods become too much or will impede the touring aspects of the bikes (saddlebags) then I will just go with the 3 spokes.... but damn I like the looks of the 5 spokes
I am asking for any help, guidance or links that can help with this modification.
Thanks in advance.
I have a 1985 k100rs I just picked up. The previous owner's son laid it down and rashed the fairings and one fork has a leak and possible slight bend to it.
I want to upgrade the front end, brakes and wheels.
I have a k1100rs fork set with 4 pot brembos I am bolting onto the k100rs.
If I go with the 3 spoke wheels from the k1100rs then it would be bolt and go.
Unfortunately I really like the looks of the 5 spoke r1100/k1200 wheels.
It looks like the front will be a direct bolt on (although I can't find any information on the rotors. Will they work with k1100rs front end?)
The problem seems to lie in the rear. I am rather handy with a wrench and welder and am not afraid to cut/weld or bolt on new parts to make the rear wheel fit but I prefer to keep things as close to stock as possible.
I have not been able to find a detailed account of fitting a rear 5 spoke wheel on a k100rs.
It looks like there will be issues with the muffler and possibly the center stand. Swingarm? (rear 5 spoke wheel is 5 X 17)
I am going to continue to use it as a sport touring bike. I love the weight, wheelbase and simplicity of the design, just want better handling and stopping power.
If the mods become too much or will impede the touring aspects of the bikes (saddlebags) then I will just go with the 3 spokes.... but damn I like the looks of the 5 spokes
I am asking for any help, guidance or links that can help with this modification.
Thanks in advance.