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Hi all is it possible to change the fork tubes without dismantling the whole forks? Thanks
Wayne
Wayne
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I just going to have to say...Nope! Sorry.
BTW...best to list your bike with your questions or put it permanently in your signature...
Makes it easier for folks to give ya a hand...Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
'83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB -
NO..Not going to happen..if you figure out a way, let us know.Comment
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If you want to change the FORKS themselves, sure not a problem.
But if you want to replace JUST the upper or lower legs, no.
Kevin
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"Communism doesn't work because people like to own stuff." Frank Zappa
1978 GS750(x2 "projects"), 1983 GS1100ED (slowly becoming a parts bike), 1982 GS1100EZ,
Now joined the 21st century, 2013 Yamaha XTZ1200 Super Tenere.Comment
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Hi guys no it's just the upper legs. Guess I was just hoping for a shortcut, there goes my weekend then. Thanks again
WayneComment
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Changing fork tubes shouldn't take too terribly long. Certainly not an entire weekend. Maybe a whole day if you've never taken apart a fork leg before.Originally posted by wdavie View PostComment
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Stripped forks down ok and I had hoped to swap the upper tubes from a GS1000E to a set of GS1000L forks that I had on bike. Didn't realise there was such a difference in them. Now having to put the GS1000E forks on the bike but waiting for new seals. Oh well you live and learn I guess.Comment
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We still don't know what you have. Go to User CP and update your signature, please include the year of your bike(s).
If you have an L model, the forks are not the same and an E model, even if the years are the same.Comment
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Hi I've got an 850 which I've built up with a customised frame.Went with GS L forks but ran into problems with them, as stated will now have to junk them and put on GS1000 ones. Thanks
WayneComment
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Are you still using the L trees??
There is a big difference in offset between the two..
Running E legs in L trees will add about 1" to your trail.
Hey it'll be more stable at high seeds
top is L bottom is E
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Hi no I'm using the E model trees so shouldn't be an issue in changing over the complete forks, shame though as I really liked the leading link L model onesComment
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