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Fork interchange gs650g

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What front forks can I use on my 83 gs650 shaft. Im going to buy progressive springs for them if that matters. Thanks in advance
 
I have to ask why do you want to change the forks to something different.
 
is that 650 a "regular" type bike or the "fake chopper" L model?

Reason I ask is that the regulars have it at the end of the fork, while the L types have the front axle in front of the fork. So the L fork is a little longer. But I believe the fork tube diameters are the same.

Also, with Progressive front springs you will need a spacer above the spring. I'll try to find the pictures.
 
Thanks for the replies.

Suzuki Don.. My forks are damaged/bent and just wanted to see if I could expand my options when looking for replacements. Would be great if the forks from 750s and 850s were the same dimensions and only spring rates were different. Then it wouldnt matter if used them when I went with progressives for the 650.

rkubik.. Its the regular 650g shaft. Has the axle at the end of the forks. Thanks for bringing that up, I do see the difference. A picture of the spacer would be great, thanks.
 
I changed my whole front end to VJ22 RGV 250...

Same headstock bearings as gs650g...

I got my stem extended by 11mm.... to fit through the katana frame...

but you could just press out the katana one and press it into any front end you want, rgv one works well though...

heres a pic of mine...

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Excellent choice of bike, then again im obviously biased :D

i have the stock ones if you wanted them but youd find them cheaper nearer to you by the time you shipped them...
 
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