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Steering Stem Help Please

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Okay, so I was wanting to do a Springer front end on my 85 GS550L Bobber but it seems like waaaaay too big a hassle so I am thinking of replacing the front end with an LS650 Savage setup that I found on ebay for cheap. It's coming off a 96 donor bike so my question is what is the 550's steering stem length and what is the LS650's steering stem length? I also have a front end from a VZ800 Marauder I'm eyeing up for cheap too so if anyone knows the steering stem length on that bike please chime in. I know Allballs makes the swap/conversion bearings for these models to work with my 550L but I don't wanna spend money on a front end that won't work b/c the stem is too long or too short. Thanks.
 
Anyone? I just bought a 96 Upper/Lower triple and steering stem combo off ebay for $20 so when it gets here I'll answer my own question I suppose. Once I test it out I'll share the outcome/verdict.
 
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