1982 gs1100gk

[Guest]

I have just bought a 82 GS1100GK, and I want to pull the frame mounted fairing, replace it with a headlight bucket/turn signal etc, and use a handle bar mounted windshield , such as a national cycle 2
The forks on this bike are 41 MM, will the headlight bucket "ears" off a standard 1100g fit these forks, I can not find a fork spec diameter anywhere for a standard 1100g
it only has 53,000k and is good shape except for the charging system , which has a faulty voltage regulator



thanks Robert

[cowboyup3371]

Welcome to the site. You can find the fork tube diameter for them here - http://members.dslextreme.com/users/..._diameters.pdf as well as many other sorts of good information for your bike on Basscliff's main site - http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

[Redman]

37m

and the G forks are spaced closer together than on a GK.

I recall folks having difficulty finding mounting ears and headlight bucket to fit a GK after removing the fairing.
Stuff from a G will not fit due to the different size fork tubed and spacing, they say.
I have not tried that myself.
Did not know about this until I tried to swap a G fender onto the GK .....

Welcome to GSR.

ANy pics?

Where, in general, are you located ?

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[sixpack]

The stock G forks are 38mm, I got a set of 41 mm ears from Emgo for $35 us , a set of turn signals as well as ahead light assembly from a Yamaha , it is bigger than the stock GS head light
I have replaced the fork springs with progressive and 10w oil it really rails through the corners now with out the 44lb fairing and brackets
I have owned numerous GS over the years, my 1979 gs 850 new at $2900 is still my favourite
I paid $3000 cdn for it with 53000k and the previous owner spent a lot on it
Still a bit buzzy...carb sync and valves next DSCF8925.jpg

[sixpack]

I forgot to answer your last question
I am in Aldergrove BC, east of Vancouver
I also have a 79 xs1100 with a wiesco big bore kit, 71 Norton Commando totally new from the crank out, 78 GS1000e big bore kit, 06 ST1300 180,000 k , just sold my 09 1000 Vstrom my wife and I took to Europe last year for 3 months

[Charlie G]

That's better. Welcome!

[bwringer]

The stock G forks are ...

The stock G forks are 37mm, not 38 -- can you correct your post so no one gets confused in the future?

[sixpack]

oops very sorry about that, they are 37 mm

I discovered that after I visited Basscliff's site
Still searching for a "G" seat from a 82-84 1100G

[Redman]

Nice job on the headlight.

The entire bike is great. Look at those pipes.

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Still searching for a "G" seat from a 82-84 1100G

And when you do find one, keep in mind that the GK seat is much much harder to find. Especially one as nice looking as yours.

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[ddaniels]

I really like the looks of this, and it's making me think about my GK and what I might do when the weather warms up. For now though, I'm really enjoying the protection from the cold wind.