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Gsxr swap 81 GS1100E

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I finally got started on my project and got the old front end off the the stock bearing. Everything went well until I put it back in, the steer tube is to short.

The locking collar only shows two threads so not enough for a secure fit. I need at least another 1/4 inch to be secure.

The front end is a 1994 750 and the bearing I reused were the stock 81's. Is there such thing as a low profile upper bearing or do I have to change out the set.
My homework said its all a direct swap but something is not right.

It may also be worth a new set of bearings, the upper is mint but the lower is a bit rough.

See the two threads.
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The lower bearing sits a bit high on the lower race, I know I don't have the dust seal...I forgot doh!
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Looking at the second picture, it looks as though the steering stem is not flush with the bottom or underside of the lower triple...? could be a shadow.

It should be.

Nic
 
Nic

Yes there is two shims that came off the old fork, I thought they were part of it but maybe not. I have to pull the bearing for a new one with the new dust seal so I can probably gain 1/8th of an inch.
There is a bearing shop near my office and I will stop by to see if they can match me up with a lower stack height upper bearing.

If they can't I will have to track down a longer steer tube or pull the old one out of the GS forks...if it comes out.
 
My 95 750 triple has no shims.

The steeringstem sits flush with the underside of the triple.

No problem mounting them in 1100 steering head. Used the stock bearings.

Nic
 
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