BMW F650GS (800) Spoked Wheel conversion
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- A quick outline of how to replace the standard cast rims on a 2008 to 2011 BMW F650GS with a set of spoked rims.
This info would have been handy 10 years ago when the model was new, but there's still plenty kicking around second hand.
Front hubs can be sourced from the older model F650GS or G650GS singles. The 19" rim will go straight on, but will need to be flipped around as the disk brake is on the right. If the rim already has a directional tyre on it then this will need to be turned around.
If you want to go to a 21" rim (same as the F650GS Dakar or G650GS Sertao), then they will just fit in but require a custom fork brace with a slight arch. The off-road handling is greatly improved with a 21" front wheel.
Rear hubs can be sourced from the F800GS of similar vintage. Going to a different rim (narrower or taller, 18") will require custom drilling due to the direction of the spoke lacing. Off the shelf drilled rims are laced in a more common opposite direction. I believe some bikes were laced this way so I think a rim from a KTM690 would work.
If you're in the Perth, Western Australia region you can get custom spoke work done by Spoked Wheel Services: spokewheelservices.com.au/
If you have the very similar F700GS then I'm afraid it's bad luck. Twin disks at the front mean that the old model hubs are no good. You could still do the rear but not really much point. Best thing I can recommend is protecting your rims by running very strong sidewall tyres like the Mitas "Dakar" versions of their E07 or E09. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Thanks mate, great video.
Hi. I know this is an old video, but I'm looking to do a similar upgrade.
Did you have any issues with the ABS when converting to the larger front as the ratio would have changed?
Hey! Thanks for the video. Exactly what I was looking for. If I switch to F 800 for the spoked wheels I lose "the lighter weight" benefit of the 650. So, caring for that I am sticking to my 650 Twin. Are the spoked wheels aluminum or steel? I'm trying to get my 650 as light as possible and with spoked wheels, looking for info if it will be lighter or heavier afterwards.
Hi the spoked rims are aluminium with stainless steel spokes. I didn't do a weight comparison but might slap them on the scales next time I pull a wheel off. If I had to guess I'd think spoked would be slightly heavier due to the addition of a tube.
Thanks for this video. You might have sold this bike by now but wanted to have your opinion about the front brakes. Have you considered put two disks at the front like the f800gs ? Thanks in advance
I really need to log in more often to check the comments. The updated model of this bike, the F700GS, had two disks on the front but that means the spoked hub from the older model will not fit. If you want a spoked front wheel and two disks it would be easier to just get the F800GS.
@@oacmose281 yeah You're right. Thanks for your response. : )
thanks for the video. Do you think the f650gs old model rear wheel Will fit like the front one? It will be perfect just mounting directly.
No the rear wheel from the old model F650GS single won't fit, it has to be from the F800GS. A pity as second hand old model hubs seem to be easier to find.
so if i understand correctly, the G650GS front rim can be used as it is, and we have to make a custom wheel using hubs from f800gs and rim from g650gs for the rear?
Hi, yes the front is compatible with the front hub from the 650 singles and it uses a more common spoke pattern that appears to be the default for aftermarket rims. The rear needs the F800GS hub then custom drilling and spokes for the size of rim you want.(or entire wheel if you're happy with a 17", 4.25" wide rim). I believe the pattern matches the rear rim from a KTM690, so then you would just need the custom spokes.
What 21" rim you have on front? (Product code?) Is it some Excel rim?
It's a clearance special from a now defunct online reseller and likely Chinese😀. The front is the common spoke pattern so I would expect any Excel or other aftermarket rim to fit.
Do you still have cast rims ? Consider selling them?
I do still have the cast rims but I'm kitting them out with a more road biased tyre and will add disks and ABS rings. That way I can do a quick swap for road rides. Sorry.
It is usual this change into spokes. But now you have tube…… which is a bit dangerous
Yes, that is the sacrifice. There are some options to seal spoked rims but I'm not sure it's worth the effort.
@@oacmose281 so true!
@@oacmose281 Tire pressure sensors? Or is there a way to disable the RDC? Looking awesome!
@@ernielo4134 My bike didn't have the tyre pressure sensor option so I didn't have to worry about it. However I'm betting that because it was an option it will be easy to disable.
Just brought the f800gs with spokes instead of this model