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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
Thanks mate, great video.
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.
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?
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.
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. : )
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