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USD Forks for GS1150

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Hi everyone,

I would like to use inverted forks for my GS1150E. I have custom wheels on my bike now. Would I be able to swap the front 17" wheel to a new set up? I would like to use the forks from the 1993-1995 era. Can anyone supply info if this is doable?

Thanks!
 
gsxr forks

gsxr forks

Hello
any year of GSXR fork woll fit as long as the bearings r taperd the same as ur 1150. 1993 GSXR 1100 forks r the longest that I'm aware of at 30.5 inches I have used them on my 1981 GS1100E with a 93 GSXR wheel and speedo drive. This drive will be accurate up to 160km hr then it gets out of sink a little. the handling is much improved so that I am able to lean it over and use all of the tread width on the tyre.
Good luck Archie
 
Re: USD Forks for GS1150

Fern said:
Hi everyone,

I would like to use inverted forks for my GS1150E. I have custom wheels on my bike now. Would I be able to swap the front 17" wheel to a new set up? I would like to use the forks from the 1993-1995 era. Can anyone supply info if this is doable?

Thanks!
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what about inverted forks on a '78 gs750e? bone stock
 
Looking for a more beefier look and feel that the inverted forks offer.
 
I think with your raked front end you will have a real problem finding inverted forks long enough for what you want to do. Most are already 2-3 inches shorter than standard forks and the rake makes things even worse. Good luck....
 
Same here. I have 87 GSXR forks ( not inverted ) on my 1150 with 17`` wheels and they are good 2 inches shorter then oryginal - so you are loosing ground clearance. Raked front end makes the problem worse, with inverted forks you won`t be able to turn at all.
Your only chance for a current front end is Bandit 1.2 or big naked Kawi 1.1 / 1.2
These front ends look beefy enough.

Adam M.
 
Thanks for the info guys. This will work out great as I want to drop the front end a few inches...looking for that drag look.
 
USD FORKS FOR GS1150

USD FORKS FOR GS1150

Has anyone ever tried to put inverted forks from (dare I say it) one of the new muscle cruisers on an older GS? Seems Like the status quo GSXR1100 forks are getting harder to find. These new cruisers (Marauder, VTX1800, Warrior etc) have much longer forks than the older sport bikes. Could be just the ticket for my 85 1150 ES. I want to maintain or improve my ground clearance and handling. This could be a good swap for those guys with raked front ends too :?: .
 
The preference for the GSXR type stuff is because of the tuneability
not available on the cruisers
 
As well,those cruiser forks (I can't believe we're talking CRUISER FORKS!) will cost mucho $$$!
 
You are aware that the GSX1100G forks are 43mm tubes. You will need a Triple Tree from the GSX1100G or an 88 to 90 GSXR1100.
 
Even though they are non adjustable I have to think that they would be infinitely more rigid and more easily modified by a good suspension service. Most of these guys turn up there noses when you mention a 20 year old bike. just look at the threads on here about finding a good shock for an 1150.
 
Yes I'm aware That I will have to replace the tripple & brakes maybe some custon calaper adapters
 
I just purchased some USD GSXR forks for my 1150. They should arrive in about a week or two. I will also be buying the front and rear wheel. I have not decided if I will get rid of my current wheels.

As soon as I have all my parts, I will post pictures in the ?Performance Forum? of my ongoing progress
 
What year/model GSXR forks did you buy? Seems like the later models need custom triples or a custom mix of CBR/GSXR bits. I havent heard much on Hayabusa forks on here. They seem to be longer than GSXR (current models anyway) forks. Anybody got any measurements? Maybe a set of custom triples and a Hayabusa front end would be the golden bullet.
 
bigtool said:
What year/model GSXR forks did you buy? Seems like the later models need custom triples or a custom mix of CBR/GSXR bits. I havent heard much on Hayabusa forks on here. They seem to be longer than GSXR (current models anyway) forks. Anybody got any measurements? Maybe a set of custom triples and a Hayabusa front end would be the golden bullet.
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I planned to install Hayabusa forks to my GS(X)1100E but I didn't found complete set, so now I'm installing a front end from Katana 600. Anyway, I did some measurements and if I remember right Hayabusa forks are about about 2.5cm (1 inch) shorter than GS1100 forks. So Hayabusa front end should be suitable replacement. Only broblem which I know are bearings, they will need some modification.
 
I think the entire sterring stem is different on the later GSXR's, Busa, TL's etc.

I think I have resigned myself to modeling my own dropped triple clamps and looking for a decent more modern front end. My dream is to get the front end from a newer GSXR 1000 with radial brakes, lighter wheels etc.
 
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