GS850 front tube mod

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  • 99Rocketman
    • Jan 2026

    #1

    GS850 front tube mod

    Does anyone know of a good write up on shortening the front forks??? I feel I've seen one on here and can't find it.

    I'm mainly looking for something with a parts description before I open these up.

    Cheers!
  • cowboyup3371
    Forum LongTimer
    Past Site Supporter
    • Apr 2010
    • 13996
    • In Ohio Now

    #2
    Go to your local dealership or some place like Boulevard Suzuki (www.boulevardsuzuki.com) and look up the parts fiche for your bike. I'd help but I don't know what year you are referring to (hint hint put your bike info in your signature block hint hint)
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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    • althomas101

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      • hillsy
        Forum Sage
        • May 2008
        • 1469
        • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

        #4
        Got this off OSS a while back:

        Current:
        Z1300A5 Locomotive (swapped my Intruder for it), GS450 Cafe Project (might never finish it....), XT500 Commuter (I know - it's a Yamaha :eek:)

        Past:
        VL1500 Intruder (swapped for Z1300), ZX9R Streetfighter (lets face it - too fast....), 1984 GSX750EF, 1984 GSX1100EF (AKA GS1150)
        And a bunch of other crap Yamahas....

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        • Wraith

          #5
          try this link http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm
          good for all Suzi parts

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          • cowboyup3371
            Forum LongTimer
            Past Site Supporter
            • Apr 2010
            • 13996
            • In Ohio Now

            #6
            Originally posted by Wraith
            try this link http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm
            good for all Suzi parts
            And also the most expensive site out there
            Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

            1981 GS550T - My First
            1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
            2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

            Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
            Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
            and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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            • Steve
              GS Whisperer
              • Jun 2005
              • 35924
              • southwest oHIo

              #7
              Originally posted by cowboyup3371
              And also the most expensive site out there
              Very true, but they do have a nice interface and a reverse-search, "what else does this part fit?" feature.

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              • Wraith

                #8
                I've never bort anything of them, just use it to see what parts fit what etc

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