Best fork brace for '82 GS1100GK?

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  • LarryJ
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Best fork brace for '82 GS1100GK?

    Hi guys1

    I still haven't posted pix of the GK (Miss Terry) or the Yamaha XS750 (Loretta) yet.

    However, I am making good progress on Miss Terry. Got a starter of ebay to replace the original with a bad winding. Got carb boot O-rings, cleaned the carbs & replaced the crumbling air filter element to get rid of the erratic idle & lean spots. Also have an airbox rubber inlet "snorkle" on order to replace the missing one to get the intake back to original configuration.

    Putting the carbs back on & checking the valve clearances.

    Now, starting to look for future improvements. One of the key items of handling improvement on the Yam XS (another UJM) is a fork brace, especially when you add a fairing & other touring items, putting more load on the suspension.

    So, the GK suspension load is right up there too. A good fork brace will help this bike track better through corner.

    What's a good choice on a fork brace & where can I get one?

    Thanks
  • BassCliff

    #2
    Hi,

    I use a Tarozzi brace. Got it from fastfromthepast.com.

    Thank you for your indulgence,

    BassCliff

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    • LarryJ

      #3
      Thanks! I'll check it out.

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      • 7981GS

        #4
        I have one for it if interested send me a PM.

        Eric

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        • SqDancerLynn1

          #5
          You really shouldn't need one. The GK has 41mm forks tubles unless they have been replaced..

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