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GS550e vs. GS550L forks

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ei guys any difference on the length of the forks, are there any difference at all?

tryn to rebuild this 1980 GS550L that was laid on the left side, noticed that the left fork has shift forward a lil bit resulting in a right tilt on the wheel, any suggestion on a bolt on upgrade or just get a pair of GS550L forks? thanks!
 
Check to see if the fork is twisted in the triple. Support the bike and loosen the fork bolts see if it will straighten up.
 
The L forks are leading axle but the E forks are not. Good news is the difference is not enough to matter so you can mix and match based on availability of parts as necessary. One other thing to consider is the brake caliper bracket is different on the L forks so you will need to get this along with the forks if you are going to switch.
 
@ sqdancer:
thinking about it, i had trouble inserting the fork either left/right back into the triple during reassembly, i might need to take it off and see which one is twisted or warped wheather the fork is bent or the triple has taken the damage from the fall, being the upper triple made of aluminum, thanks

@nessism
with the L shock leading due to a longer shocks does this mean its better?
i didn't know the brake caliper was different, looked similar on pictures thanks!
 
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