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Hayabusa fork on GS1000?

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I have a chance to get my hands on a Hayabuse triple tree and forks.
is it possible to fit them on my 1979 GS1000?
 
You can get back about 1" of the "lost" height by using clip ons and mounting them below the tree.
 
Yep, length and ride height is the biggest issue with using sportybike forks on a GS.

Doesn't do much good to have zooty forks and sticky modern tires if you can't lean the thing without dragging the engine. 4.5" is a hell of a long way.

There are ways of dealing with this, such as fork leg extensions. Or only ride the bike short distances on absolutely smooth, flat roads to the nearest bar without any speed bumps along the way...
 
Who was it that had caps made to fit the top of GSXR forks for extra length?

i need a set....
 
Someone had made a set that slipped on over the hex top of the fork cap. Gained a little bit.

Those would be tough to justify.
 
These allowed the fork tube to remain about halfway or more in the top triple clamp. Wouldnt bother me a bit.


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