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New And Looking For Advice - Fork & Swinger Swap - 1980 GS550


GS Guy

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Hi Guys,

 

I have a 1980 GS550 I am wanting to mod a little, front end and rear end swaps basically. I've been looking all over for info and i can't find exactly the answers that i need.

So far i understand the GSXR750W USD complete front end is a direct bolt on with no mods? Are there any other USD direct bolt ons? Lastly, what options do i have for a bolt in swingarm that will take a 17 inch wheel?

 

Many thanks advance!

 

ps:  im sorry my first post is begging for info, im stuck in the middle of a build with cash to spend!

 

Here's some pics of the bike, It was a garden find that was sat for at least 30 years. the one next to it was a Gurls blouse xbr500 thumper that i also had from there but i sold it a few weeks back. the gs is now stripped to the frame for de lugging and trimming for a seat unit.

 

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better title.
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I saw your build, looking good! 

 

No one around my part of the uk will do a stem swap, they say its too dangerous and they dont want anything to do with it, which sucks! Just covering their backs i guess.

The 92 - 95  GSXR750w uses the same bearing size as the gs550, but i guess its the stem length that also matters. i have read in a few places they are a direct bolt on but can't find a confirmed post from anyone who has actually done it. I did consider GS500 and gsx400/600 forks just to get the 17 inch wheels on the bike.

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2 hours ago, GS Guy said:

 

Here's some pics of the bike, It was a garden find that was sat for at least 30 years. the one next to it was a Gurls blouse xbr500 thumper that i also had from there but i sold it a few weeks back. the gs is now stripped to the frame for de lugging and trimming for a seat unit.

 

 

31 minutes ago, completecaferacer said:

Now im really confused. Someone please enlighten me and not in code

the Gurls blouse part above was a bike maker, they auto insert words. Thats what i was talking about, thought i broke the rules by saying the makers name but i may have broke the rules asking for a job to be priced up.

 

Rule # 11. NO FUCKING COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING without permission from the admin team. See the Traders section for how to apply to get that permission.

 

Although i didnt see that you advertised it personally.

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