Fork sizes.

[Larry D]

I've done a little searching and what I've found is that the forks on my bike are 35mm. And this measurement is the diameter of the inner fork.

Is this correct ?

Looked through about everything I could think of for verification, but once again, I'm depending on you guys.

I'm curious what sizes the other models are. If you know yours, will you post it up, please ?

[duaneage]

35 or 37. The bigger bikes tend to use larger forks for obvious reasons. Once you get about 850cc the size goes to 37 IIRC

[Steve]

How about a link to a very comprehensive list that's already been done?


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[Larry D]

How about a link to a very comprehensive list that's already been done?


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Sweet Georgia Brown !!!!!! It's the motherload of measurements !!!!!!!

Thanks Steve !!!

Edit: The reason I ask is I'd like to find an 8" headlight and mount it up up nice and neat with a set of stock Suzuki ears. The problem is going to be the fork sizes. The 8" only came on certain years of the GS700, GS1100 and GS1150. Time to look up some numbers on the list.

Anybody ever tried this ?

[bwringer]

Hi Larry! Love the DNS/hosts file trick -- I couldn't find the IP address anywhere...

Anyway, I'm pretty sure your bike will have the 37mm diameter fork tubes.

The other relevant measurements would be the center-center distance between the fork legs and the distance between the upper and lower triple clamps.

I know the distance between the forks legs has some variation -- it's 10mm different between my GS850 and the '82-83 1100E, but I don't remember what exactly this measurement was.

[mriddle]

I think my 83 GS1100E is 37mm

My 81 GS750E is 35mm

Hi Larry! Love the DNS/hosts file trick -- I couldn't find the IP address anywhere...

Anyway, I'm pretty sure your bike will have the 37mm diameter fork tubes.

The other relevant measurements would be the center-center distance between the fork legs and the distance between the upper and lower triple clamps.

I know the distance between the forks legs has some variation -- it's 10mm different between my GS850 and the '82-83 1100E, but I don't remember what exactly this measurement was.

[Larry D]

According to the motherload list of measurements, my '81 GS750L should have 35mm forks.

I bought this light from a GS1150 that had a fairing. I haven't received it yet, hopefully by the end of the week. I'm thinking that, after I find a nice set of ears for it I could make it work. If not, it'll be up for sale, trade or whatever....It looks like the brackets that held it in the fairing will unbolt and I should have a nice "regular" 8" headlight.

It may be a waste of time, but I'll see what it looks like once I get it in my hands.



I also found the right side panel, which is the one that was missing. I have the left one and although slightly damaged, it is usable. It even came with a couple nice frame covers.....free of charge !!

[posplayr]

U might be interested

Head lamp ears: GENUINE ceriani 35mm headlight ears

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Head lamp ears: Cafe Racer Polished Universal Headlight Brackets
With Sleeves to fit 35mm, 39mm and 41mm (Harley) fork tubes

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Head lamp option for a new light

http://www.speedmotoco.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=46_66&products_id=1744

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=360121803815

I just ordered a "Cafe Racer Polished" set of ears.

Pos