Project Suzuki GSX 250

Shipping fee is about what I paid for the wheel! Thanks though I’ve used the serial number on this link to find similar suppliers. Looks like I can get the bearings though they are non standard and seem to attract a premium. I am just going to do a little research on which supplier is best placed.

 

Thanks Cuda,

My wheels have the same coding as yours, however clearly the bearing sizes are different (to allow for the larger spindle).

So strategy going forward is:

Sprocket cover and brake hubs are interchangeable between these wheels, I've tried this test fit already and doesnt seem to be an issue. So given the 17mm spindle doesnt fit the bike, I'll fit my original spindle, sprocket cover and brake hub (all with 15mm spindle size) to the new enkei wheel.

The new enkei wheels take the following bearings:
Nachi 6203 (Sprocket side) - 40mm outside diameter - 17mm inside diamer - 12mm width
Nachi 6303 (Brake Hub side) - 47mm outside diameter - 17mm inside diameter - 14mm width

To fit the original cover's and spindle i'll need to find bearings which match the outside diameters and widths above, but have a 15mm inside diameter.

It looks like @my67xr has found one already (thanks), which is the 47mm brake hub bearing:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NSK-MIT...&_nkw=+B15-86D&_from=R40&rt=nc&LH_TitleDesc=0

I've also found the 40mm bearing on an aussie online shop:

https://www.bearingshop.com.au/store/item/mr40152rb/bearingsballchromesteel/

Now that I know they exist, I am going to call around a couple of local bearing suppliers today to see if I can get them cheaper.

If all the above goes well, the only part i don't think i've considered is if the 15mm spacers will suit the enkei wheel. I need to measure the hub sizes and make sure the wheel will sit properly with the back sprocket in line with the front. Also i need to check that the 15mm centre spacer (which sits inside the wheel hub between the bearings) will fit the enkei wheel properly and not just rattle side to side giving no support to the bearings..

 

Test fit is fine, I’ve got the wheel sitting on the 15mm spindle just fine. The spacers don’t seem to be an issue and the sprocket is sitting in the right alignment. If anything I might need to shave 1 or 2mm off the centre spacer inside the wheel, I need to check once I pull the current bearings out.




Tensioner a bit out of place for now..

 

Definitely a tight fit with the tensioners on, I was thinking I wouldn’t get it on for a moment.

Yeah the centre spacer looks very close! Probably a match just don’t want to get ahead of myself again before I take out the current spacer haha whenever I take something apart on this bike there are so many issues that come up.

 

Back wheel is now fitted to the 15mm spindle. Had to pay up for the bearings listed above as none of the local bearing shops stocked them. Thanks all for your assistance.

No issues with the front wheel, that’s ready to go on now... though I’ve sent the seat away to be reupholstered so think I’ll take the chance to change the oil seals and dust boots on the front forks.. current covers have cracks so replacing the lot.

I’ve never done this so I expect to be back here with some questions. Any tips in advance are appreciated, I already bought the seals and covers a while back so will give it a go on Saturday.

 

New wheels fitted ✅
Seat reupholstered and fitted ✅
Fork suspension cleaned and fitted with new oil seals ✅

Gotta say I love the look of the original enkei mags over the spoked wheels on this bike.

 

Close up of the seat. Clean and tidy.