Front Fork Cover

[cowboyup3371]

This nice winter storm we are having right now sucks as it's ice, cold, and freezing fog versus significant snow (had some all day yesterday but not like last weekend). So I'm stuck inside and trying to determine everything I have left to fix to at least make the bike a little more presentable.

One of the things I'd like to change out is the front fork cover (brace). The current one is plastic, missing both reflectors, and chewed up pretty good on the sides. I found some on Ebay but I'm having a problem deciding which one will work correctly for my bike. Remember that although I have a 550T, someone put 750EC forks on it. Is there a difference between the upper fork tubes between the two bikes that will determine which one I get? Or are they all basically the same? I know they have different part numbers and the resulting bike matches do vary significantly.

If I thought of trying to make one (doubtful but hey), what things should I consider before doing so?

This isn't a high priority item but is one of those things I'll want to change out when I can so I appreciate your advice.

[ddaniels]

I made one for my bike, Scott, out of some thick sheet metal, then stuck a GS1000G emblem on it. Attached it to the lower fork clamps. I didn't want to go through the trouble of removing the forks to put a stock one one, although that may have been less trouble than making this one.

[850 Combat]

I made one for my bike, Scott, out of some thick sheet metal, then stuck a GS1000G emblem on it. Attached it to the lower fork clamps. I didn't want to go through the trouble of removing the forks to put a stock one one, although that may have been less trouble than making this one.

I like that. A couple of mine are missing the "S" sticker, which is NLA. I've been tinkering with ideas on what to do there. its missing completely on one of my 850's. If I didn't know it belonged there, I wouldn't miss it. Its not like brake line tees are something to be ashamed of.

[cowboyup3371]

Alright. My original search before asking this question used the wrong terms. Found this thread http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ght=fork+brace so I think I'll be able to find it better. Forgot about the link to Basscliff's site (used it last year for something else) and with another link to the Fast from the Past site, I found my answers. Thank you.