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    Big Fork Ears for a GK

    I am removing the frame mounted fairing from my GK for a trip this June. I need a set of fork ears to mount a headlight. The only ones I have found on the web are too small--up to 38mm. The GK fork is about 43mm.



    If I got deperate enough I suppose I could weld up something from a couple 1 3/4" pipe clamps, but I was thinking there must be some other bikes out there with thick forks. If there is a Harley model with them that would just about guarantee there is an aftermarket fork ear made for it by someone.
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    big fork ears for a gk

    go to google and write in old bike barn.click lighting,then brackets,they have them for 41mm forks which you have on your gk.i got them for mine,the only thing you will have to do is drill holes if you want to install flashers.

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      #3
      Originally posted by dpep View Post
      I am removing the frame mounted fairing from my GK for a trip this June. I need a set of fork ears to mount a headlight. The only ones I have found on the web are too small--up to 38mm. The GK fork is about 43mm.



      If I got deperate enough I suppose I could weld up something from a couple 1 3/4" pipe clamps, but I was thinking there must be some other bikes out there with thick forks. If there is a Harley model with them that would just about guarantee there is an aftermarket fork ear made for it by someone.
      Z1enterprises.com sells those same fork ears for $8

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        #4
        Originally posted by gke84 View Post
        go to google and write in old bike barn.click lighting,then brackets,they have them for 41mm forks which you have on your gk.i got them for mine,the only thing you will have to do is drill holes if you want to install flashers.
        Thanks, I'll check them out.
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        Nature bats last.

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          #5
          Don, I talked this over with a few parts vendors at swap meets (read: Harley folks). An option I am told is top (or is it bottom?) mounted lights that mount to the triple trees. I haven't tried this yet, and not sure how it's done, but I am told there are advantages and disadvantages to it.

          Disadvantage: they can loosen up over time with road vibration

          Advantage: You can adjust them for different conditions like fog any time you please.

          So far, in my searches, I haven't found any ears over 38 mm, either, but I'll check out these links, too. Thanks for bringing the question up!

          Trip in June? What might that be??? :-D
          Last edited by Guest; 04-16-2007, 12:37 AM.

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            #6
            Originally posted by MissFabulous View Post
            Don, I talked this over with a few parts vendors at swap meets (read: Harley folks). An option I am told is top (or is it bottom?) mounted lights that mount to the triple trees. I haven't tried this yet, and not sure how it's done, but I am told there are advantages and disadvantages to it.

            Disadvantage: they can loosen up over time with road vibration

            Advantage: You can adjust them for different conditions like fog any time you please.

            So far, in my searches, I haven't found any ears over 38 mm, either, but I'll check out these links, too. Thanks for bringing the question up!

            Trip in June? What might that be??? :-D
            Well, I will be able to report on the effectiveness of whatever I end up using when I arrive at your barn. Loosening from vibration is not a big worry as I only need it hold for a thousand miles or so, all Interstate.

            The ears at old bike barn will fit. It looks like you have to drop your forks to mount them. And $45 aint cheap for something to use one time. I will look for the top/bottom mounts you mention and let you know what I learn.
            Believe in truth. To abandon fact is to abandon freedom.

            Nature bats last.

            80 GS850G / 2010 Yamaha Majesty / 81 GS850G

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              #7
              Originally posted by dpep View Post
              Well, I will be able to report on the effectiveness of whatever I end up using when I arrive at your barn. Loosening from vibration is not a big worry as I only need it hold for a thousand miles or so, all Interstate.

              The ears at old bike barn will fit. It looks like you have to drop your forks to mount them. And $45 aint cheap for something to use one time. I will look for the top/bottom mounts you mention and let you know what I learn.
              Well, if you do end up buying the ears and they work, I'd want to buy them from you if I don't have anything worked out by then. Just a thought. Also interested in what you find out about mounting to the triples. I had a guy show me some options he had, but that was obviously without the bike present to see if it would actually work suitably.

              I'm in no rush with the GK, it's going to be my special project that I customize along the way, at a pace that free time and ideas allow.

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                #8
                Originally posted by dpep View Post
                I am removing the frame mounted fairing from my GK for a trip this June. I need a set of fork ears to mount a headlight. The only ones I have found on the web are too small--up to 38mm. The GK fork is about 43mm.



                If I got deperate enough I suppose I could weld up something from a couple 1 3/4" pipe clamps, but I was thinking there must be some other bikes out there with thick forks. If there is a Harley model with them that would just about guarantee there is an aftermarket fork ear made for it by someone.
                Don, another alternative is to do what I did after my Bambicide 5 years ago. I got a triple tree from my parts bin, an old GS850 triple tree. Got some GS850 forks from a friend, and now my GK has an 850 front end, which works fine. The triple tree fit perfectly in the frame. I also needed an 850 fender to go with the narrower gap between the forks. The same GK calipers are on, but with GS850 mounting bolts.

                By doing this, you'll be able to use regular fork ears.

                N

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Grandpa View Post
                  Don, another alternative is to do what I did after my Bambicide 5 years ago. I got a triple tree from my parts bin, an old GS850 triple tree. Got some GS850 forks from a friend, and now my GK has an 850 front end, which works fine. The triple tree fit perfectly in the frame. I also needed an 850 fender to go with the narrower gap between the forks. The same GK calipers are on, but with GS850 mounting bolts.

                  By doing this, you'll be able to use regular fork ears.

                  N
                  Nick, I remembered how you did that and that you were satisfied with the results. My situation is a little bit different. I bought a full set of GK touring plastic and brackets, including fairing, from Shirley (MissFabulous) that is currently sitting in her barn. Rather than have it all packaged and shipped, I am just going to ride up to her GS event in June with the GK naked and mount all the stuff there for the ride back. I am just looking for temporary setups for the one-way trip to Shirley's.
                  Believe in truth. To abandon fact is to abandon freedom.

                  Nature bats last.

                  80 GS850G / 2010 Yamaha Majesty / 81 GS850G

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                    #10
                    OK. I see what you're trying to do.

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