82 GS1100 forks and wheel...to 81

[81gs1100]

I have a quick question about parts swapping;

I have an 81 GS1100e, with the forward axle and air assisted suspension. My question is, would the forks and front wheel swap over from an 82 gs100ez? Its a dual brake front wheel, would I be able to use the 81 GS1100 brake calipers or is the mounting different? Would the forks fit into the triple tree of the 81?

Thanks

[jimb12]

The triple clamp for the 80-81 1100E looks to have a different offset than the 82-83 does. Might handle weird using the straight forks in trees that were supposed to have an offset axle?

[jwhelan65]

Best bet would be to swap out the entire front end inclusive of the clamp.

[koolaid_kid]

You would need to use the 82 triple tree as well.

[81gs1100]

What about just the wheel, and the 81 brakes?