Front fork question...

[julien]

Hello All,

First a quick update on my progress...
This weekend, wifey went away so it was me and the 9 months triplets and 7 years old big sister... not much got done on the bike (I was able to finish cleaning carb #2). I will try to get the carbs done this week... the weather is getting nice and I just want to ride.....

Now the question regarding the front fork.... will a 1981 GS 650 GL front fork fit my 1981 GS 650 G ? I have to replace the oil seals and some other seals on mine but might be able to get my hands on the 81 GL set.... so I just swap them and work on my old one later (I guess I would have two sets)
Would it fit?
Thanks.

[Dave8338]

OH how I feel your pain (with the trips) I have a set of twins (girls) and though things have gotten better over the years, they are still a handful!

As to your question, I would think the forks "should" interchange though, not having done it myself, I'll make no promises.

[waterman]

I also have twin girls, no fun. You have my sympathy.

As for your bike, yes a set of 650gL forks will fit but the L is set up for a single, larger brake rotor while your g should have twin disks. Just get a set of seals and some fresh oil and replace the leaking seals.

[julien]

I also have twin girls, no fun. You have my sympathy.

As for your bike, yes a set of 650gL forks will fit but the L is set up for a single, larger brake rotor while your g should have twin disks. Just get a set of seals and some fresh oil and replace the leaking seals.

What.... twins aren't fun???? well triplets are... I think you meant - A LOT of work - of course they are fun
Regarding the fork... you are correct... now that I am looking at the pics from the gl... there is only one side that is equipped for the breaks... that means it will not work.
I have the seals/gasket for mine... I will make the changes....
Thanks much... this is why I love this forum...