Gs850 for upgrade to Harris R1 forks

[Guest]

Hey all, I have just purchase a cheap bike for converting and tinkering with, once in the garage my mate pulled out a set of trick Harris R1 forks, that are about 1" shorter in length.
being shorter isn't an issue, but I have questions about the following..
the hole dia on clamps for wheel shaft are larger
the centre spigot yolks is different and would possibly require a special one off fabrication?
the fixings for callipers are not the same fore oem calipers! Should I try and use R1 calipers and try and modify originals?

this is my first ever bike build/mod and would really appreciate some guidance
kind regards
Arv

[Arv]

image.jpgI'm sure there must be a way..

[steve murdoch]

Welcome to the site, Arv.
You MIGHT be able to get new bearings for your wheel that would accept the larger axle needed to fit the Harris forks.
I wouldn't bother with the GS wheel or calipers. Find a modern wheel and brakes that fit the forks and then concentrate on getting the steering stem sorted.