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    Has any one used a fork brace from Fast From the Past? I need one for a 82 1100E and the listing is for a 82-84 gsx1100 european spec. I am assuming the forks are the same and It would work.
    Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
    Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
    Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES

    #2
    It's the same bike, give or take a few styling differences, so it'll fit fine.

    Never tried one of theirs though.

    edit: I see it's a Tarozzi - they're a good design.
    Last edited by hampshirehog; 12-17-2014, 03:14 PM.
    79 GS1000S
    79 GS1000S (another one)
    80 GSX750
    80 GS550
    80 CB650 cafe racer
    75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
    75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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      #3
      Originally posted by limeex2 View Post
      Has any one used a fork brace from Fast From the Past? I need one for a 82 1100E and the listing is for a 82-84 gsx1100 european spec. I am assuming the forks are the same and It would work.
      I'm always looking to spend money on my 82 1100E, so I'm curious about what problem you're addressing, or what differences/improvements you expect to see with the installation of fork braces.

      Thanks.
      1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

      2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
        I'm always looking to spend money on my 82 1100E, so I'm curious about what problem you're addressing, or what differences/improvements you expect to see with the installation of fork braces.

        Thanks.
        One of the best bangs you can get for your bucks Rob. Tightens the front end right up and you lose the twisting effect and twitch when you hit a bump while leaned over, especially on long sweeping (and fast) bends.
        79 GS1000S
        79 GS1000S (another one)
        80 GSX750
        80 GS550
        80 CB650 cafe racer
        75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
        75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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          #5
          I've got one on my bike, I likes it!
          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
            Originally posted by hampshirehog View Post
            One of the best bangs you can get for your bucks Rob. Tightens the front end right up and you lose the twisting effect and twitch when you hit a bump while leaned over, especially on long sweeping (and fast) bends.
            Originally posted by mrbill5491 View Post
            I've got one on my bike, I likes it!
            Sold!......
            1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

            2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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              #7
              Here is mine on my 83 1100...

              No signature :(

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                #8
                Another EZ in MN ! That makes three I know of. That is quite the stable Mr.Limeex2. ZRex, Skunk, EZ and a ES ! Got any pics ?

                My fork brace....

                Last edited by bonanzadave; 12-17-2014, 10:03 PM.
                82 1100 EZ (red)

                "You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTY

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                  #9
                  Do Tarozzi, et al., make fork braces for the 1150?
                  "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                  ~Herman Melville

                  2016 1200 Superlow
                  1982 CB900f

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                    #10
                    Bonanzadave, I have been trying load pictures but I am seriously computer challenged. The 1100E I am working on now is like my ex-racebike,which was a former 1000S turned into a franken roadracer.Been sitting in the garage since '83 after I put a rod through the crankcase.Was going to sell it along with a ton of spares and one of stuff. Just couldnt see some squid on ebay getting cool stuff! Found this forum and have been getting advise and more parts to upgrade the 1100E. The ZRX is next.What I learn from this build, I will duplicate or improve on the 1100ES build. If I dont pass away before getting all this done,I may try resurrecting the 1000S.I have most of the good stuff....
                    To answer to why I need fork brace,I am trying to remove what feels like a hinge that is in the middle of the bike.
                    Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
                    Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
                    Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by limeex2 View Post
                      I am trying to remove what feels like a hinge that is in the middle of the bike.
                      I got the same hinge ! Tried most everything. Fork braced helped marginally. I would look into some GSX-R forks....or just SLOW down.
                      82 1100 EZ (red)

                      "You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTY

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                        #12
                        I have removed a lot of weight.Will also be bracing the frame like the old Yosh bikes plus a few more.Did it to the GS1000 and it helped a lot.
                        Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
                        Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
                        Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES

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                          #13
                          Forks Stabilizer

                          Originally posted by mrbill5491 View Post
                          I've got one on my bike, I likes it!
                          I purchased one on your recommendation Bill. Made sure to use a HF digital caliper and gave the numbers to the gentleman taking my order. There's pics in one of my threads....


                          Ed

                          NOTE: I love my forks stabilizer!
                          Last edited by GSXR7ED; 12-18-2014, 10:13 AM.
                          GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
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