headlamp brackets

[Lorenzo]

I bought a pair of headlamp ears, supposedly ok for GS 850/1000.
The first odd thing is, they have screws on the back holdng the two parts, instead of the usual spot welding;
the second, more obvious, is they seem to be on the short side.





They also seem to be narrow, or the headlamp is bigger then it need be;
When mounted, the turning signals are not straight, but bent backward.




The headlight measures 20cm/8''





Is there something out of spec?

Thanks

[Gorminrider]

Lorenzo, Not sure about 850/1000, but my 400 has a 6 3/4 inch headlight. Those ears would suit my bike.

Your forks appear to be the same width apart (about 7 inches) as mine so you would need some special ears to suit your wider lamp.
have a look here http://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gs1000_model13502/ and see if there's anything obvious.

[Lorenzo]

Thanks Gor
Is anyone in the condition of measuring the diameter of an original 1000 headlamp and the spacing between top and bottom triples?
Thanks

[Lorenzo]

UP for the dia of the original
headlamp
Thanks

[rustybronco]

You bought 850/100GL ears. You need ones from a G model. They are black, not chrome.

[JTGS850GL]

2nd what rusty said. The L headlamp is narrower so the brackets have more offset. The ones you have are for an L headlamp and not the G.

[Lorenzo]

So, I could keep the 8" lamp, given the fact that I replaced the glass part with a unit which has not got the usual scallops and ribs, but it's much brighter (still with a 55/60 alogen lamp).
I am planning to make the relays mod so things should improve further.