Front End Swap - 79 GS1000L

[Guest]

I've seen a handful of front end swaps on 78-79 GS1000E&S models with 2004-6 GSXR front ends, but no 79 GS1000L (chain drive) swaps. I'm trying to figure out if anyone here is familiar with the differences in the L & E/S frame. Head tube angle is really the most important thing. Point me in the right direction. Any info is always greatly appreciated!
-Ross

[sschering]

Head tube angle and length is all the same..

The only difference is in the triple tree offset and the legs... No rake vs the neck to speak of..

L is on top.. E on the bottom.. note that the L tree has less offset to compensate for the leading axle lowers.



I took the time to measure rake and trail on my E forks and the L forks..
he L trees have less offset, longer legs and the leading axle but when you put them all together the rake and trail are identical to the E forks.

[mrl1000l]

wow, this is exactly what I was looking for in an answer. I thought in my mind that the wheel hung out a bit farther because of the axle offset, not realizing the triple had an offset to compensate. At least a GSXR style front end swap won't be any different then, but I'm think I'll hold off on it as long as possible if the rake is already similar to a stock E. Thanks so much for the info and the photos!

[chucksuki]

That's a really good bit of info. +1 to the japanese engineers no?