FJR1300 Wheels

[thenewguy]

FJR1300 Wheels Vmax Swap???

Not sure if this has been covered but I was looking at a Yamaha FJR1300 and the wheels appear to have the same features as the V-Max. Does anyone know if these wheels (front and rear) are a direct bolt on? They are 17" wheels.

 

[Neil-3446]

Re: FJR1300 Wheels Vmax Swap???

Not sure if this has been covered but I was looking at a Yamaha FJR1300 and the wheels appear to have the same features as the V-Max. Does anyone know if these wheels (front and rear) are a direct bolt on? They are 17" wheels.

In a nutshell...NO!

Better browse this forum and read up on things. Some companies convert wheels for the Vmax, some make aftermarket ones. The only bolt on is a stock Vmax wheel, those made for the Vmax aftermarket, or machined by companies using Vmax wheel components.

You can put 17" FZR 1000 front wheels on Mr. Max, if you use the rotor spacers made by Cycle One Off.

Rear wheels are the major hurdle.

:cheers:
Neil

 

[one2dmax]

Re: FJR1300 Wheels Vmax Swap???

actually, you can install the rear FJR wheel with some spacer mods and swingarm notching.

Sean

 

[Neil-3446]

Re: FJR1300 Wheels Vmax Swap???

actually, you can install the rear FJR wheel with some spacer mods and swingarm notching.

Sean

If this is true, someone needs to do a walk through out of the kindness of their hearts, so the Mods can make a sticky out of it.

I'd really like to see the details without buying one and figuring it out myself, or finding out it can't be done. :biglaugh:

:cheers:

Neil

 

[one2dmax]

Re: FJR1300 Wheels Vmax Swap???

we have a couple here that have have put one on each of their bikes. I can try and call them but if you are seriously wanting one installed I am sure I can get it fit for you.

If I remember correctly they had to shave some material off of the factory spacer bushing, brake stay, and swingarm since the hub bearing width is wider. Other than that and maybe notching the swingarm there wasn't anything more to do.


Sean Morley

 

[thenewguy]

The wheels themselves aren't that expensive. If this is really possible, it would be great to see a write up on it instead of having wheels welded etc.

 

[orangebaja]

I got my FJR1300 rear wheel in today and it doesnt seem to be too hard to mount up. the wheel bearing seal and bushing from the vmax has to be used on the fjr wheel. it seems that i have to machine(grind) down the vmax brake caliper bracket about a half an inch, and notch out the swingarm in a small spot where the rotor bolts are. ill keep you posted on what else is needed and some pics.

 

[shawn kloker]

I got my FJR1300 rear wheel in today and it doesnt seem to be too hard to mount up. the wheel bearing seal and bushing from the vmax has to be used on the fjr wheel. it seems that i have to machine(grind) down the vmax brake caliper bracket about a half an inch, and notch out the swingarm in a small spot where the rotor bolts are. ill keep you posted on what else is needed and some pics.

Could you shorten or lenthen the brake arm to get the clearance that you need?
I moved my rear brake to the bottom by welding the tab for the brake arm to the bottom of the swingarm.Now the rim shows very good on that side.

I too would like to see some more pics.

 

[Neil-3446]

I got my FJR1300 rear wheel in today and it doesnt seem to be too hard to mount up. the wheel bearing seal and bushing from the vmax has to be used on the fjr wheel. it seems that i have to machine(grind) down the vmax brake caliper bracket about a half an inch, and notch out the swingarm in a small spot where the rotor bolts are. ill keep you posted on what else is needed and some pics.

I'm very interested in how this turns out. I just spoke with someone yesterday that said they had tried it in the past, and that the pumpkin was not the same size, and also something about the cush rubbers not working.

Please keep us up to date...thanks!

:cheers:

Neil

 

[orangebaja]

I got it fitted on but it is a bit too tight. in order to get the wheel on you have to disconnect the rear from the swingarm and modidfy the caliper bracket. although i have it all hooked up and running, i test road it and it seems that i need to get a wider swingarm. it rode and drove but the rear seemed to get hot due to stress. a braced swingarm is still cheaper than the 17" wheels on ebay. total cost so far is 130.00 for complete wheel and tire. HOW HOT DOES THE REAR USUALLY GET???

 

[shawn kloker]

:ttiwwp:

 

[Buster Hymen]

I got it fitted on but it is a bit too tight. in order to get the wheel on you have to disconnect the rear from the swingarm and modidfy the caliper bracket. although i have it all hooked up and running, i test road it and it seems that i need to get a wider swingarm. it rode and drove but the rear seemed to get hot due to stress. a braced swingarm is still cheaper than the 17" wheels on ebay. total cost so far is 130.00 for complete wheel and tire. HOW HOT DOES THE REAR USUALLY GET???

How tight do you have the rear torqued down to?

 

[orangebaja]

It seems that i blew a seal in the rear because gear oil is leaking from inside... I am goint to remove wheel tonight and inspect...
I NEED TO FIND OUT WHO DID THIS CONVERSION AND WHAT DID THEY USE????

 

[BerryMax]

Just a easy swap to FJR rim will give a 20mm offset in the centerline of the bike. I adapt a rear FJR rim to fit a Vmax swing by machining out the center of the rim and make the center smaller, then I welded a Vmax center in the FJR rim. Now there is no offset and no need to adapt the swingarm. Also made a new swingarm but there is no need to do that.
Can supply more pics if wanted.

 

[shawn kloker]

Looks good! What are you doing about a front wheel?

I am still wondering if an R1 front rim will work?Should match your rear pretty good.

 

[Neil-3446]

Just a easy swap to FJR rim will give a 20mm offset in the centerline of the bike. I adapt a rear FJR rim to fit a Vmax swing by machining out the center of the rim and make the center smaller, then I welded a Vmax center in the FJR rim. Now there is no offset and no need to adapt the swingarm. Also made a new swingarm but there is no need to do that.
Can supply more pics if wanted.

BerryMax...

Thanks for posting your first hand experience and details on the offset. Very nice of you to post the pics also!

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To everyone saying it was a simple swap job:

I'm not one to say "I told you so", but, read the very first reply to this thread on page one. :biglaugh:

Not sure if this has been covered but I was looking at a Yamaha FJR1300 and the wheels appear to have the same features as the V-Max. Does anyone know if these wheels (front and rear) are a direct bolt on? They are 17" wheels.

In a nutshell...NO!

Better browse this forum and read up on things. Some companies convert wheels for the Vmax, some make aftermarket ones. The only bolt on is a stock Vmax wheel, those made for the Vmax aftermarket, or machined by companies using Vmax wheel components.

You can put 17" FZR 1000 front wheels on Mr. Max, if you use the rotor spacers made by Cycle One Off.

Rear wheels are the major hurdle.

:cheers:
Neil

 

[4gasem]

Looks good! What are you doing about a front wheel?

I am still wondering if an R1 front rim will work?Should match your rear pretty good.

Problem you will have will be the lack of speedo drive on the newer wheels!

 

[BerryMax]

Looks good! What are you doing about a front wheel?

I am still wondering if an R1 front rim will work?Should match your rear pretty good.

Can post picture's of the front to. Also a home made extended USD based on a zxr400 forks with zxr brakes and rim. New project will be a gsxr1000 radial usd with zx636 rim, zx10 discbrakes and R6 calipers.

 

[Neil-3446]

Can post picture's of the front to. Also a home made extended USD based on a zxr400 forks with zxr brakes and rim. New project will be a gsxr1000 radial usd with zx636 rim, zx10 discbrakes and R6 calipers.

BerryMax...Looking real good!

That bottom triple clamp reminds me of Steve Taylor's design :biglaugh: Nice work man...nice work unk:

:cheers:
Neil

 

[BerryMax]

Thanks for the compli..

did all the work myself but now I don't have the time to do this for others. Had the right tooling at that time and now I can't use them anymore.

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