Mikesxs damper valves

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  • razooki
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Mikesxs damper valves

    I'm considering installing a set of those valves on my Gs850. I understand that I will need some type of adapters because they are for the 35mm forks and I have 37mm. Does anyone have any DIY suggestions for the adapters (not looking to use a machine shop to have them made).

    Thank you
  • salty_monk
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    • Oct 2006
    • 14003
    • London, UK to Redondo Beach, California

    #2
    You need a lathe to turn them up... I looked at DIY making some as I'd done something similar with another fork but the 37mm GS fork is just the wrong size to make it easy.

    I have a set with adapters in a set of 1100 forks ready to go on my GS1000.

    I have another set on the shelf if I remember correctly that you can probably twist my arm for...
    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..... - FOR SALE!

    www.parasiticsanalytics.com

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

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    • razooki

      #3
      Thanks for the offer salty but I'm still on the fence about installing these valves. Do you by chance know the ID of the fork tubes?

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      • salty_monk
        Forum LongTimer
        GSResource Superstar
        Past Site Supporter
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        • Oct 2006
        • 14003
        • London, UK to Redondo Beach, California

        #4
        28mm from memory..
        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..... - FOR SALE!

        www.parasiticsanalytics.com

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

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