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    Fork Brace...what size? What source?

    My 82 GS750T just had the fork springs replaced. During a recent dissasembly, and buffout of the fork bodies, I noticed that the forks are a little on the flimsy side. Meaning, vs a modern inverted fork design, there's a heck of a lot more flex. My last bike, an 82 Yamaha 750 Seca had a fork brace on it from the PO, and it was really rock solid. I'd like to add one to this "T", but haven't a clue as to the specs, and where to source a nice billet, prefab'd aluminum, or similar one.

    Does anyone know what the fork diameters, or fork spacing or what spec is needed to order the correct brace, and a good parts source for said brace?

    All help is really appreciated..

    PB
    PB
    Central Jersey
    82' Suzuki GS750T


    "Old school is the best school"
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    #2
    Look here. I believe that you can get it here.

    Suzuki Fork Braces by Tarozzi
    http://www.fastfromthepast.com/fork-braces/suzuki?p=2
    Tarozzi rearsets clip-ons pistons fork brace sprocket steering damper JL Exhaust Wossner Zeeltronic NHK Jim Lomas fork tube motorcycle ignition zeeltronic
    sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things

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      #3
      Originally posted by 850 Combat View Post
      Look here. I believe that you can get it here.

      http://www.fastfromthepast.com/fork-braces/suzuki?p=2
      Yup, that's where I got mine and so did Mr Ed.
      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 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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        #4
        Originally posted by 850 Combat View Post
        Look here. I believe that you can get it here.

        http://www.fastfromthepast.com/fork-braces/suzuki?p=2
        Originally posted by mrbill5491 View Post
        Yup, that's where I got mine and so did Mr Ed.
        Yes it is, Bill.

        Pete,

        You'll need to provide the distance between the top part of the forks...I believe.

        Reference thread with pics:
        82GS750T - Seal, T/M Gear Shift Oil - The GSResources Forums
        http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?216696-82GS750T-Seal-T-M-Gear-Shift-Oil/page6&highlight=
        Place your 4 cylinder GS engine, drivetrain or clutch related questions in this forum.



        Ed
        Last edited by GSXR7ED; 04-04-2017, 07:57 PM.
        GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
        GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
        GSX-R750Y (Sold)

        my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
        Originally posted by GSXR7ED
        Forums are pretty much unrecognizable conversations; simply because it's a smorgasbord of feedback...from people we don't know. It's not too difficult to ignore the things that need to be bypassed.

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          #5
          Of course my model is not listed in thier spreadsheet. Ed, do you remember which model # you got for your T?
          PB
          Central Jersey
          82' Suzuki GS750T


          "Old school is the best school"

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            #6
            Pete,

            I don't have the invoice for reference. I looked at the fork brace and see the number 175 under the square part of the brace.


            Ed

            EDIT: call them and give the distance between top of forks. That's what I did and they sent me the correct brace.
            Last edited by GSXR7ED; 04-04-2017, 11:51 PM.
            GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
            GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
            GSX-R750Y (Sold)

            my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
            Originally posted by GSXR7ED
            Forums are pretty much unrecognizable conversations; simply because it's a smorgasbord of feedback...from people we don't know. It's not too difficult to ignore the things that need to be bypassed.

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              #7
              I spoke with Jim Henshaw, at fastfromthepast.com and he looked up your purchase. He'll be sending me the identical brace. Thanks for all the help. I'll let you know when it arrives.
              PB
              Central Jersey
              82' Suzuki GS750T


              "Old school is the best school"

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                #8
                Great news Pete!

                Wait, what? Ohhhh (How do they know my name?)

                You have my mailing address. I was concerned about that. Glad I still show up on their order log.


                Ed
                Last edited by GSXR7ED; 04-06-2017, 02:24 PM.
                GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
                Originally posted by GSXR7ED
                Forums are pretty much unrecognizable conversations; simply because it's a smorgasbord of feedback...from people we don't know. It's not too difficult to ignore the things that need to be bypassed.

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                  #9
                  Oh yea..they know you......I just said..."you know, Ed from DE," and he was like, ..."oh...yea, of course."
                  PB
                  Central Jersey
                  82' Suzuki GS750T


                  "Old school is the best school"

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                    #10
                    Lol!!!!!


                    Ed
                    GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                    GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                    GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                    my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
                    Originally posted by GSXR7ED
                    Forums are pretty much unrecognizable conversations; simply because it's a smorgasbord of feedback...from people we don't know. It's not too difficult to ignore the things that need to be bypassed.

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                      #11
                      Jim Henshaw races some really cool vintage bikes.

                      Scroll down through Dave Roper's blog until you see the Kawasaki H1.

                      Dave Roper Racing
                      http://daveroperracing.blogspot.com/
                      Dave Roper, the first American ever to win an Isle of Man TT, will be riding a restored 580cc Indian TT model v-twin in the 2011 TT. Roper has a lifetime of achievement in vintage racing, including more than 20 AHRMA national championships as well as his win of the 1984 Senior Historic TT on a G50 Matchless. Support the first motorcycle to ever win the Senior TT on the Mountain Course, the only American marque to win at the event and the only American racer to ever win the Senior Historic TT!


                      It is a darned cool site, anyway.
                      sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Pb9717 View Post
                        Oh yea..they know you......I just said..."you know, Ed from DE," and he was like, ..."oh...yea, of course."
                        Everyone knows Mr Ed of course lol. Wonder if they still know MrBill from NM yet lol.
                        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 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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