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    USD Fork Extensions

    I looked hear and found this post.....



    This company http://www.kmcustom.co.uk/index.htm doing these for £48.40 + vat.
    A ferking bargain.
    Article about them here. http://z1ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7632&postdays=0&postorde r=asc&start=45

    #2
    That was going to be my plan if I fitted a USD set... As it was I fitter an RSU so it wasn't a problem.
    For an RSU setup it would probably be better to get a longer complete set made up by forking by franks.

    Dan
    1980 GS1000G - Sold
    1978 GS1000E - Finished!
    1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
    1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
    2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
    1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
    2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....

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      #3
      Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
      That was going to be my plan if I fitted a USD set... As it was I fitter an RSU so it wasn't a problem.
      For an RSU setup it would probably be better to get a longer complete set made up by forking by franks.

      Dan
      Or just go with the 1st Gen 1100 forks. They are 29.5" I think and only slightly shorter than stock.

      For teh cost of those tubes I would find a set of 4:2:1 headers and really solve the clearance problem.

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        #4
        Yes, I have the 1100 ones like you but for proper "stance" of the bike longer tubes would be needed. You still lose an inch or so & it's about more than just ground clearance in my opinion.

        Dan
        1980 GS1000G - Sold
        1978 GS1000E - Finished!
        1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
        1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
        2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
        1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
        2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....

        www.parasiticsanalytics.com

        TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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          #5
          Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
          Yes, I have the 1100 ones like you but for proper "stance" of the bike longer tubes would be needed. You still lose an inch or so & it's about more than just ground clearance in my opinion.

          Dan
          What do you mean Dan, If my forks are shorter then the stance is even more racked; I raside my rear about 1".

          Without taking account the rear shock height change or the 4:2:1 I figure I gave up only 0.8" in ground clearance at mid bike.

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            #6
            Using the 18" wheel not the 17" I can believe that's the case.

            You're still losing some at the front which will make the bike adopt a "nose down attitude".
            If that's what you want great, but if you want the stock "stance" you need longer tubes
            1980 GS1000G - Sold
            1978 GS1000E - Finished!
            1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
            1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
            2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
            1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
            2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....

            www.parasiticsanalytics.com

            TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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              #7
              Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
              Using the 18" wheel not the 17" I can believe that's the case.

              You're still losing some at the front which will make the bike adopt a "nose down attitude".
              If that's what you want great, but if you want the stock "stance" you need longer tubes
              Yep, Nose down quickens the steering

              and you are correct the 18" wheels add 0.5" v.s the 17" wheels

              But with 4:2:1 you can usually pick up 1" over 4:1

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                #8
                I saw those last night on OSS. They look great but the price...I'll stay with the 93 gsxr750 forks, CBR929 triples and 4-2-1. Should be fine.

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