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GT vs GL and compatibility

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Ok i found a decent parts bike thats a 80 GS850GL, i have a 80 GS850GT. now in my little dump that i took, some parts got broken that i wanted to swap. i did several cross references and found somethings i wanted to swap dont quite co-inside ie. the front forks. now i know the inner tube of them are the same length and diameter but the part#'s dont cross. is this for the front fender being different? i know the seat, handlebar styles are different along with other subtle differences. should i worry about them not matching?
 
Seats will not match - more importantly, the forks are NOT interchangeable. Front axle configuration doesn't match, Completely different angle on the triple tree and all that. Handling would be a disaster waiting to happen. :eek:
 
wisgolfer59 said:
Seats will not match - more importantly, the forks are NOT interchangeable. Front axle configuration doesn't match, Completely different angle on the triple tree and all that. Handling would be a disaster waiting to happen. :eek:
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I call BS on the forks. They will transfer over just fine.
 
well what about swapping out the whole steering stem and forks?

now the only difference i can see is the trail may be a bit off but shouldn't be an issue except at low speeds.

Ness what about the fender?
 
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Nessism said:
I call BS on the forks. They will transfer over just fine.
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Admission - no personal experience. Just passing along what I've read here and elsewhere. I thought it was pretty much common knowledge here. Could be wrong...wouldn't be the first time. :rolleyes:
 
refeicul said:
well what about swapping out the whole steering stem and forks?

now the only difference i can see is the trail may be a bit off but shouldn't be an issue except at low speeds.

Ness what about the fender?
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You could swap over the entire front end if you want. The trail is different between the two bikes but not a whole lot. My guess is the fender would be different, and I know the brake caliper hanger brackets are different.
 
refeicul said:
Ok i found a decent parts bike thats a 80 GS850GL, i have a 80 GS850GT.
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Just so you know, what you found is a GS850GLT. :o

The T on the end only signifies that it's a 1980 model year. :p

There are some interesting designations that appear to defy that. There were some models that had a T in them, like the 450T and 750T.
Depending on the year, they would have another letter after that, so an '81 GS450T would actually be a GS450TX. (Putting the '81 and the X is redundant.)

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ok on the note that it is compatible..

what is the size of the steering nut??? it looks like the second nut after the top of the triple tree is removed. can i fabricate such a socket? or use a punch to remove it?
 
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