forking question

[dcil]

I know my 82 gs 750e uses 35mm forks. with that in mind, anybody have an idea of a set an inch or 2 longer than stock?

[schlyme]

this prolly won't help but i just changed my 81 gs1100e forks from the 82/83 e forks to katana forks and got 1" back that i lost with the original change. but they are 37mm forks

[dcil]

You change the trees?

[sparki]

You change the trees?

1100e and katana both use 37mm fork tubes so there would have been no need to change to facilitate a fit

[schlyme]

what sparki said. straight fork swap. used original tree off the bike with both swaps.

[dcil]

didn't notice the 37mm part. My 750 uses 35 so I had 35mm on the brain. hmm have to check bearing numbers and see if that setup can be made to fit.

[dcil]

well, changed the fork oil a few minutes ago. Added a 1 inch spacer on each side. Sits up lots better now, haven't got to test ride yet. Maybe after the wife gets home.

[dcil]

Got to take her out, rides and handles lots better. One question though. When I took the cap off the forks, there was a small spring on the top of the long spring. Is this normal? Or have they been changed?

[SqDancerLynn1]

2 springs - That,s stock