What years GS 1000 tapered-roller steering bearing

[jknappsax]

Does anyone know if the 1979 GS 1000 had tapered-roller steering head bearings stock? I know my 1977 GS 750 didn't come stock with them, and neither did my 1978 GS 750. I had them installed on both those bikes. I now have a 1979 GS 1000, and the front end doesn't feel nice and controlled like my 750s did. I'm changing over to a 1991 GSXR 1100 front end, rear wheel, and brakes next winter, but I was curious if my bike has the tapered bearings. If not, could I adjust the tightness to improve handling? If it really gets on my nerves, I might install them, but if I can tighten them, I might stay with the current bearings until the upgrade.

[kochic]

hi,
My GS1000 1978 came with tapered bearing stock.
I have 1991 gsxr 1100 fork + wheels + swingarm on my bike.
The steering stem bearing are the same on both.
You can lift the front end off the ground and thighten the nut under the top triple clamp.I mount mine with a small preload.
Marc

[mustangflyr]

All years of GS1000's had tapered bearings.