1980 v's 1982 1100 forks??

[Tomas03]

Looking at rebuilding my GSX1100E 1980 front forks, but have happened across a set of 82 model forks (they of the anti dive and non leading fork axle type). They look the same as early 80's 1100 katana forks.

Can anyone think of any issues swapping them over? For instance I was wondering if there is a change in travel and if that adversely affects the ride?

One problem though is that the the fork tubes are knackered on the 82 ones. Are they interchangeable?

I'm getting the triples, calipers and all the lines. Whatever happens something is getting rebuilt, I was just thinking that the 82 model would be a slightly better option to use?

[posplayr]

You might wanna go check the specs between 80-81 and 82-83 as the trail is different. I know the 82-83 has a different feel from my 81 GS750E (cant describe at the moment but the ED is more planted in a corner); so you will want to keep triple together with the lowers. Check the part numbers to see if the stantions will swap.

Looking at rebuilding my GSX1100E 1980 front forks, but have happened across a set of 82 model forks (they of the anti dive and non leading fork axle type). They look the same as early 80's 1100 katana forks.

Can anyone think of any issues swapping them over? For instance I was wondering if there is a change in travel and if that adversely affects the ride?

One problem though is that the the fork tubes are knackered on the 82 ones. Are they interchangeable?

I'm getting the triples, calipers and all the lines. Whatever happens something is getting rebuilt, I was just thinking that the 82 model would be a slightly better option to use?