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« on: May 23, 2011, 11:44:45 AM » |
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Help Please, I have to replace my 1999 IS rear wheel. Can I use a 1997 rear wheel? Or does it have to be replaced with a 1999 IS wheel. Thanks for help.. Brad (Oliver, BC CAN)
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X Ring
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« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2011, 12:21:36 PM » |
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It would be easier with the same style wheel you have. Otherwise you are going to have to buy the wheel and the rotor. Your wheel is stamped 2J inside the brake rotor mounting hub. Your current rotor would be a direct swap. If you used the 1J rim you would need its matching rotor with the thinner mounting surface. Something else to think about is the rear wheel was redesigned for the I/S and the rotor's mounting area is thicker. Some believe that to deal with the extra weight of the I/S and more area to dissipate the increased heat from braking a heavier bike.
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John U.
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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2011, 02:18:41 PM » |
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As much as this has been discussed, I still have a question. If you have a 2J wheel and the "later" brake rotor to go with it, do you need a brake caliper from a later bike to get the whole package to work?
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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2011, 03:05:00 PM » |
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My experience, use any wheel you like from 99 up. Install your rotor onto the wheel and install the assembly.
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« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2011, 04:17:00 PM » |
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From my understanding, Standards/Tourers used the old style in '99 and maybe 2k.
Marty
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« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2011, 04:55:11 PM » |
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I used a 98 tourer for a spare wheel for 10 years. I was told it wouldn't work at an Ohio tech session. I said we better go take it off then 'cause I just rode 200 miles on it.. All Interstate except for wheel and rotor. 99 IS Rotor  98 Tourer Rotor  Dial caliper .302 and .304 thick (probably dirt)  |
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John U.
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« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2011, 09:04:03 PM » |
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Well MPValk I hope that clears it up for you.  |
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mpvalk
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« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2011, 09:22:15 PM » |
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Thanks to everyone for the advice and insight. It sure is nice to have this board to run things by a lot of knowledgeable people. I think that I will keep my eyes open for an IS wheel. There is bound to be one on pinwall, classifieds, or e-bay before too long... Brad  |
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« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2011, 07:37:57 AM » |
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I installed a "tourer" rotor on my 2000 Interstate and had to shim the rotor away from the wheel with thick washers (.060) to stop the binding. I used the same bolts!
It did not match exactly with what I had, but was close enough. And the caliper is a floater which I figured would tolerate the small difference.
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John U.
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« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2011, 06:04:03 PM » |
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I'd like to restate my question. If a wheel and rotor match (later wheel with later rotor) will any brake caliper assembly work or does the caliper assembly need to be matched as well?
So, if I want to use a later wheel on an early bike (98 Standard) can a matched later wheel/rotor work with the early caliper?
Thanks
John
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« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2011, 06:07:31 PM » |
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From my understanding, Yes.
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