Front end swap 1980 GS850G

[Burk Ferden]

I am definately ready to swap the front end on my 1980 850g. I hear that a GSXR front will work. would anyone be able to clarify if this would work on my model or not.

Thanks
Justin

[8trackmind]

What are you planning for the rear?

[Burk Ferden]

What are you planning for the rear?

not too sure yet. The first tacle is for the front. Any ideas?

Justin

[80GS1000]

Can't do it, because of the shaft drive in the rear. GSXR suspension swaps are limited to chain driven GSs.

You need to match tire types (bias/radial) between the front and rear of the bike. If you put a GSXR front end on the front of the bike which uses a radial tire, you'd need to modify the rear end of the bike to use a radial as well. Since radial rims are wider than your stock rims which run bias ply tires, you'd need to offset the drivetrain (in your case a shaft), which is impractical/impossible.

IIWY, I'd focus on upgrading the stock suspension for improved handling. New rear shocks, new forks springs, new fork oil, a fork brace and some new sport tires like the Pirelli Sport Demons.

[tone]

Err yes you can do it ! :-D

the comments about the rear end are almost correct but there is one choice for a shafty swingarm etc that i know of ...... a gsx1100g the one with the oil cooled motor :-D not done it myself but have seen it done a couple of times so know its possible using the complete swingarm, diff, wheel etc

once you get that sorted the front end is dead easy \\/