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    K another question lol... The forks on my 80-81 GS1100E forks are 37mm are the forks on a 82-83 GS1100 the same?
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    #2
    Yes, they are all 37mm & about the same length. The tubes won't all interchange though so keep complete legs together. (also some differences on the L versus E models).

    The 1000 & 850 are 37mm too. The 1100EZ? (the one with all the boxes) is the only one that's different at 41mm.
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      #3
      Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
      The 1100EZ? (the one with all the boxes) is the only one that's different at 41mm.
      You're thinking of the mighty GS1100GK.
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        #4
        Okay then, so what I'm reading the 37mm bushings for the 82-83 will be okay for my 80-81.
        sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
        1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
        2015 CAN AM RTS


        Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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          #5
          According to the parts list they list 3 different GS1100s for 82-83, GS1100ED, GS1100ESD and the GS1100EZ all chain drive. They all use the same part number for the bushing so I'm gonna go on that and order, so I'm gonna take the chance the bushing is going to be the same for my 80-81 1100E

          Originally posted by bwringer View Post
          You're thinking of the mighty GS1100GK.
          sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
          1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
          2015 CAN AM RTS


          Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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            #6
            Yeah the L model doesn't have any adjustments save for the air pressure, which I think is pretty useless anyways. The E has all the adjustable goodies. Rebound, damping and air.

            Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
            Yes, they are all 37mm & about the same length. The tubes won't all interchange though so keep complete legs together. (also some differences on the L versus E models).

            The 1000 & 850 are 37mm too. The 1100EZ? (the one with all the boxes) is the only one that's different at 41mm.
            sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
            1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
            2015 CAN AM RTS


            Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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