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No.. The rake on L and E,G trees is identical...
I've had both on my 79 L and measured it.
the big difference is the offset in the trees..
L trees have 3/4" less offset than E/G trees. (distance from the stem to stanchion CL)
This is to compensate for the leading axle adding about 3/4" offset.
They did all this to keep the trail consistent between L and E/G forks..
Near as I could measure Trail and rake were identical between L and E fork sets..
By mixing L forks with E/G trees you are shortening trail by almost an inch making it close to the trail on a GSXR.. Something like 3.8 inches if I remember.
Top clamps..
Top is a L
bottom is a E
Note the difference in offset.
Anyway.. If you figure out what the new tank is from I'd love to know.. the tank on my L is in sad shape..
Dan, I'm making a trip to CA in September, maybe I'll take the ride to the ocean from the desert where my mom lives and drop by. I could do it then. I'll let you know when I get out there.
I'll do that, I'd planned on giving you a shout when I get out there too. There's a good chance I've been on a lot of them in the past, I grew up in Redondo Beach and I was stationed in San Diego most of my Navy career.Hey DantheMan, let me know too. I'd love to show you a couple of my favorite mountain roads in my back yard.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
