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    Can anyone tell me if an RT front wheel fits an RS. Thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by dgnspyder View Post
    Can anyone tell me if an RT front wheel fits an RS. Thanks
    It will bolt up, but there is another post about spacing for frnder clearance..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Schnauzer View Post
    It will bolt up, but there is another post about spacing for frnder clearance..
    That deal about the spacers is required when you put an the RSS wheels on the front of an RT. I did that and the combo looks great in my opinion. Don't know about RT wheels going on an RSS.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TuckMiddle View Post
    That deal about the spacers is required when you put an the RSS wheels on the front of an RT. I did that and the combo looks great in my opinion. Don't know about RT wheels going on an RSS.

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    Thanks for clarifing that..

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    The bolt pattern is the same, but the offset is different. They will fit, but they will not track the same, and the fenders will have to be moved. The wider spacing may affect your suspension. You should crank up the preload or switch to aftermarket shocks.
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    I have RT wheels on my RS - Len @ Cowtown put them on for me - can supply pictures if wanted and I am sure Len will tell you what you need if you decide to do it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by staysafeonline View Post
    I have RT wheels on my RS - Len @ Cowtown put them on for me - can supply pictures if wanted and I am sure Len will tell you what you need if you decide to do it.
    Thanks. I have dropped them an email and waiting for a reply.

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    The RTs are a bit wider up front; a combination of longer A-arms and the different offset of the wheels. You'll need to tinker a bit with the fender mounting locations when you swap wheels from one model to the other.
    It'll widen out an RS/GS a bit over an inch. It might just make the bike handle a lot better!
    Narrowing-up an RT with the nicer-looking RS wheels;
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    The RTs are a bit wider up front; a combination of longer A-arms and the different offset of the wheels. You'll need to tinker a bit with the fender mounting locations when you swap wheels from one model to the other.
    It'll widen out an RS/GS a bit over an inch. It might just make the bike handle a lot better!
    Narrowing-up an RT with the nicer-looking RS wheels;
    Thanks Bob, good advice.

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