BIGTEX Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I was recently stranded in the Luckenbach Tx area with a rear tire showing the cords. I was unable to find anyone who had an 18 tire for the rear of my '95 R1100RSL. All of the later bikes have 17 in rear wheels. I also have a 2005 K1200LT. This bike has a 17" rear wheel. Both bikes have similar single sided swing arms. The difference appears to be the R1100RSL has a 4.5 X 18 and The K1200LT has a 5 X 17. My question is if I use a thicker spacer on the wheel between wheel and rear drive, approximately 1/4 inch what issues am I facing? Has anyone done something similar? Is there a 17 wheel that will just bolt on? Link to comment
dirtrider Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Evening BIGTEX The K1200LT or K1200RS rear wheels are a basic bolt-on for the 1100RT but I'm not sure on the 1100RS (should be but I haven't ever tried). The 5" should fit but the 5.5" probably/might not fit without spacing. On your 1100RS make sure the wheel clears the caliper properly.(should just be mindful) Just be sure you use the correct length wheel bolts. Link to comment
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