gs1000 forks onto 750?

[tucker]

I'm switching to dual discs on my '77 GS750 and need forks from a dual disc bike. I have forks plus tripples from a '78 GS1000 and '79 GS850(which I also believe are 37mm). Could I swap the tripples onto my bike since the forks are too big to fit into mine? Are the head bearings the same?

One more question to hijack my own thread. Will a stator from an '79 850 fit on a '78 GS1000? How about the stator and the point covers? Do they swap between the 8V motors?
Thanks.

[Tarbash 27]

The lower bearing will have to be changed. The GS750 uses a small bearing compared to the GS1000. Top bearing should be fine. Stators will probably interchange physically.

[tkent02]

I am planning to use 1000 forks on my 750 too, since it has a 1000 engine anyway and I have a set of dual disc 1000 forks here.
Thanks for the info.

[dardoonk]

Here's the thread from when I swapped out my 77 with an 1100EZ. Double check the bearing sizes, or confirm the triple tree was the same between the 1000 & the 1100EZ I used, but I just ordered tapered bearings from All Balls and had no issue. However, I did have to grind off the steering stop on the lower tree.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=109259

[SqDancerLynn1]

The stator covers probably interchange. The stators are different 850 has the 12 pole stator. GS1000 has the 16 pole stator. The GS 1000 forks should fit fine, just contact AllBallsRacing they will get you the correct tapered bearings. Double check the length... the 77GS750 probably has roller balls the switch to the tapered type is a great improvement

[Big T]

Tucker,

You're in a city. There will be several local bearing stores, like Bearings, Inc.

If you run into problems, take the parts to the counter guy and he'll get you the bearing you need.