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Is there enough of a benefit from fitting such old components (1987)? Had suspension tech progressed enough in 4 years to make the swap worthwhile? There is a batch of parts going cheap here, and my GS has yet to elicit any response from the classified ad, so I'm thinking I might just turn it into a long term project, starting with the suspension. A 160 rear and a 110 front don't seem to be much of an upgrade in size, although I must admit the radials on my Bandit are light years ahead of the old bias hoop on the GS in terms of inspiring confidence in the turns, so I would love if it the GSXR wheels could give the same feel. He is also selling the front as a complete unit with triple, calipers and clip-ons with controls. I could have everything I need to swap over, including the rear tire for about $500.
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Damn straight it's worth it. You're going to bigger stronger forks with electronic antidive (which apparently works much better than the GS set up as it doesn't involve the brake system) four pot calipers on floating rotors (one GS rotor weighs the same or more than BOTH the gixxers) and radial, wider tires. Even using the stock 1100swingarm it's a nice nice upgrade and looks almost bone stock on an 83 1100E as the early wheel casting was nearly identical to the GS. -
500$ seem to be a bit high.
I have the same kit here but for a 1986 gsxr750.
I can PM you pics.
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500.00 is a good deal for all the stuff...if it includes rims, brake calipers (all 3), rotors, forks and triples. The 750 forks are shorter than the 1100 forks, so be cautious about ground clearance.
Even though the early gsxr forks are damper rod units, they are superior to the GS components hands down. I had 1st gen 1100 bits on mine, and sold them to Jim (poslayr)...I am in the process of gathering running gear (to include swingarm) from 2nd gen bandit 1200s to mod for fitment to my GS.
Modern cartridge forks, 6 piston calipers up front...gonna be awesome!!
Good luck and post some pics of your bike!!!!Mike
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Yeah, I'm a lazy typist. Anyhow, there's enough good people here and at oldskool that it would be stupid not to ask everybody.Originally posted by saffa View Postde ja vuComment
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Agreed the price is more than fair.Comment
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Same bikes....
It's a bit of work but definitely gives it the modern feel.... Mine is the 5.5" rear wheel with a 170 but easier to go 160 with a 4.5".
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1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
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I'll vouch on the work....
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That looks cool.Originally posted by jwhelan65 View PostI'll vouch on the work....
I want to upgrade front and rear ends on one of my GS1150 EF (sans fairings) but am a bit worried about the 4" trade off of fork length going to 90's model GSXR front ends. Surely the already front heavy bias would get even worse and change rake and trail by default of the 3.5" lowered head stock. (assuming .5" gained back in change from 16" to 17" wheel)Last edited by Guest; 06-28-2010, 07:55 AM.Comment
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You can fit a stepped Honda top triple to gain some extra height on the USD forks. GSXR1100 forks are longer to start with. 1150 should be same as my 750.1980 GS1000G - Sold
1978 GS1000E - Finished!
1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!
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Roger is it the one on Kijiji here in Ottawa because his price is not 500 it is a lot less.
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The stepped Honda triple clamp sounds like a cunning plan. Still looking for GSXR1100 front end. They don't seem to come up often.Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
I did a google and ebay search for 'stepped Honda top triple clamp' but got nowhere. Any chance of some more clues.. model type age etc?
Cheers
Have decided to run with cut down fork springs and spacers and the Monster shock for the new old GS1150 I just got. That leaves the road clear for a more betterer upgrade for Baz (the old old GS1150)
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from KatmanOriginally posted by Colin Green View PostThe stepped Honda triple clamp sounds like a cunning plan. Still looking for GSXR1100 front end. They don't seem to come up often.
I did a google and ebay search for 'stepped Honda top triple clamp' but got nowhere. Any chance of some more clues.. model type age etc?
Cheers
Have decided to run with cut down fork springs and spacers and the Monster shock for the new old GS1150 I just got. That leaves the road clear for a more betterer upgrade for Baz (the old old GS1150)
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