Gsxr swap 81 GS1100E

[Guest]

I finally got started on my project and got the old front end off the the stock bearing. Everything went well until I put it back in, the steer tube is to short.

The locking collar only shows two threads so not enough for a secure fit. I need at least another 1/4 inch to be secure.

The front end is a 1994 750 and the bearing I reused were the stock 81's. Is there such thing as a low profile upper bearing or do I have to change out the set.
My homework said its all a direct swap but something is not right.

It may also be worth a new set of bearings, the upper is mint but the lower is a bit rough.

See the two threads.


The lower bearing sits a bit high on the lower race, I know I don't have the dust seal...I forgot doh!

[niclpnut]

Looking at the second picture, it looks as though the steering stem is not flush with the bottom or underside of the lower triple...? could be a shadow.

It should be.

Nic

[Bevo]

Nic

Yes there is two shims that came off the old fork, I thought they were part of it but maybe not. I have to pull the bearing for a new one with the new dust seal so I can probably gain 1/8th of an inch.
There is a bearing shop near my office and I will stop by to see if they can match me up with a lower stack height upper bearing.

If they can't I will have to track down a longer steer tube or pull the old one out of the GS forks...if it comes out.

[niclpnut]

My 95 750 triple has no shims.

The steeringstem sits flush with the underside of the triple.

No problem mounting them in 1100 steering head. Used the stock bearings.

Nic