Another GSXR fork thread

[Guest]

Would this be a good candidate for a front end swap onto my 1983 GS1100G?

1991 GSXR 750 being parted out.

[posplayr]

Those are highly sought after, for conversions on 1st Gen GSXR but probably too short for a GS unless you keep stock exhaust.

[gordinho80]

Bike is already running V&H 4-1... Guess I'll pass on this. Thanks.

[posplayr]

Bike is already running V&H 4-1... Guess I'll pass on this. Thanks.

At least on GS1100E's that causes a right hand turn problem. I assume you were planning on using the 17" wheels as well?

You would need to compensate in one of a few ways.
Drop triple clamps off of a Honda (not cheap),
Taller shocks in the rear (expensive). There are some extension I have seen on ebay,
Move the shock mounts

It is hard to overcome both short 17" wheels and short forks.

[gordinho80]

My suspension is in need of updating... I'm just better off replacing the springs in my forks and upgrading rear shocks/springs. Thanks.

[posplayr]

My suspension is in need of updating... I'm just better off replacing the springs in my forks and upgrading rear shocks/springs. Thanks.

It is just a standard "bolt on" with a little welding and a small pile of cash

[gordinho80]

What about front end from a 97 gsxr 750?

[niclpnut]

Pretty much same length. Thicker diameter sliders. loose the tach drive. It went to electrical.

Nic