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GS1000G - Rake and Trail

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Would someone with a 1980 GS1000G, tak a look in your manual and tell me what the Rake and Trail numbers are for this bike.

I had a 80 model GS1000G and it steered much quicker than my current 82 GS1100GK. I have removed the fairing and bags, so the wieght should be nearly the same.

It could be just my perception, but I don't think so!
 
The GK probably has a bigger front tire that would account for some of it
GS1000G steering head 27.5 deg
 
Thanks Lynn

It appears that the steering head angle is really close. (27.5 to 27.84)

The front wheels are different widths (1.85X19 on the 1000 and 2.15X19 on the 1100) but I ran a 110/90X19 on my old 1000 and run the same on my 1100.

The biggest difference I found is the rear wheel and tire. On my 1000, I ran a 130/90X17, and the 1100 runs a 130/90X16.

The 1100 runs a shorter shock than the 1000. (12.5" versus 13")

That puts the rear of the bike 1 inch lower. Combine that with the slight extra rake, and I believe that explains the sluggish steering. The bike tracks like a train on the highway. It is after all a GS1100GK, and the GS1000G was a Sport Tourer.
 
I have a 110/90/19 on the front of my 850 It made a noticable difference.
WHen it gets replaced I am going back to the 100
 
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