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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: gzone on October 22, 2005, 09:20:37 PM

Title: B6 to B12 front rim
Post by: gzone on October 22, 2005, 09:20:37 PM

I have a 01 B6 and the front rim is bent. I am wondering if a B12 front rim will fit it. I found a B12 rim but want to make sure it will work before I get it.

Title: B6 to B12 front rim
Post by: Red01 on October 23, 2005, 07:09:49 AM

If you want to run the 1200's wider front tire, yes.

Title: B6 to B12 front rim
Post by: gzone on October 23, 2005, 11:19:06 AM

I don't really want to go wider, I just don't want to have to spend a fortune on a new rim. I thought that they were bigger but I wasn't sure.

Title: B6 to B12 front rim
Post by: 2005B12S on October 23, 2005, 01:15:35 PM

Both Dunlop and Michelin tire fitment charts show the 2000 and up B6 to use a 120/60 front. I would assume the front rim to be 3.5 or 3.0 inches wide. Either way, the 120 front is a better size as you will have the best tire choices as all current sport bikes run that size front.

You should have the size--17x3.5 ect --stamped on your 2001 B6 wheel.  Check your stock front tire, if this is correct, your stock profile- 120/60- is slightly shorter than the B12 profile- 120/70.

This will not matter, the 3.5 in front B12 wheel is a perfect match for a 120 front. Both 120/60 and 120/70 are available from all tire manufacturers.

Good Luck, ed.
2005 GSF1200SZ
1983 GS750ED

Title: rim
Post by: tacoman on October 26, 2005, 03:45:22 PM

You should be okay, I believe the fronts are the same.  The only thing i can't guarantee is the front axle but it should be the same diameter.  You will need to remount your rotors as the B6's are smaller.  My gen 1 B6 had a 110 front and I changed it to a 120 with no problems