83 GPZ 750 rear wheel 18x3 fit on 82 GPZ 750?

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83 GPZ 750 rear wheel 18x3 fit on 82 GPZ 750?

18 Apr 2015 18:43 - 18 Apr 2015 19:02
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I am getting a 82 GPZ 750. I would like a wider rear wheel than the stock 2.15. Will a 83 rear wheel fit. I believe the width is 3.0. Please correct me if I am wrong
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Re: 83 GPZ 750 rear wheel 18x3 fir on 82 GPZ 750?

18 Apr 2015 19:01
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OK, now I see a 18 x3.0 GPZ wheel on Ebay. Man, these sizes are confusing. I think sellers are estimating size !! Guys please educate me on this topic.
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Re: 83 GPZ 750 rear wheel 18x3 fit on 82 GPZ 750?

18 Apr 2015 21:32
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The correct tire for that width rim is a 130 / 80 only 10 mm wider than the stock 82 120 / 80.
If it were up to me I'd keep the stock rim and spend the money on premium rubber. Continental is now making radial tires to fit our vintage bikes. "Classic Attack", pricey but very good.
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Re: 83 GPZ 750 rear wheel 18x3 fit on 82 GPZ 750?

18 Apr 2015 23:47
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80B4 wrote: The correct tire for that width rim is a 130 / 80 only 10 mm wider than the stock 82 120 / 80.
If it were up to me I'd keep the stock rim and spend the money on premium rubber. Continental is now making radial tires to fit our vintage bikes. "Classic Attack", pricey but very good.

...Just put a set on my '82 GPz750. Got them off of eBay from chaparralmotosports. They had the best price over all, $185 shipped for the pair.

...So far, so good! Have just over 350 miles on them and I'm very satisfied with their handling. :)
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Re: 83 GPZ 750 rear wheel 18x3 fit on 82 GPZ 750?

19 Apr 2015 00:36
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185 for both?? Did you mean 285 ?
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Re: 83 GPZ 750 rear wheel 18x3 fit on 82 GPZ 750?

19 Apr 2015 10:08 - 19 Apr 2015 10:13
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I'm using a zx750 rear on my 550, you might need to change the bearings as the rear spindle might be different. I'd get a front too, it might look a bit odd having a 3 spoke on the back and a 7 spoke on the front.

If you go for the zx front, you can use bigger 280mm discs from either the 1100 or 750 turbo.

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Re: 83 GPZ 750 rear wheel 18x3 fit on 82 GPZ 750?

19 Apr 2015 15:30
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Jrider wrote: 185 for both?? Did you mean 285 ?

...Ooops! Yes, that should have been $285 for both delivered. Sorry!

...$137.88 for the front.

...$147.88 for the rear.

...Sorry for the me-stake! :dry:
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Re: 83 GPZ 750 rear wheel 18x3 fit on 82 GPZ 750?

19 Apr 2015 16:01
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if anyone wants a set of GPZ wheels, I have a set

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Re: 83 GPZ 750 rear wheel 18x3 fit on 82 GPZ 750?

19 Apr 2015 17:57
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Don what rear wheels do you have? and for what bike? color?
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Re: 83 GPZ 750 rear wheel 18x3 fit on 82 GPZ 750?

20 Apr 2015 06:46
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83/84 GPZ 750/1100 red, but could and should be painted

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Re: 83 GPZ 750 rear wheel 18x3 fit on 82 GPZ 750?

20 Apr 2015 13:20
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The 1100 unitrack rears were 17", probably a 750 rear.
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