Headlight Fork Tube Bracket WANTED.... I think?

JHoffy8 · January 30, 2009, 05:20:48 PM

I ordered a headlight assembly off of a guy in Cali that I found on Craigslist. He sent me a picture of what was included. In the picture there were 2 fork tube assemblies that appear to be for the left and right fork tube... shown here:

This is what was actually sent to me... notice there is no scratch on either rabbit ear. Am I wrong or are these the exact same piece? Are they supposed to be the same? If the guy in Cali does not send me the correct piece does anyone have the fork tube bracket and rabbit ear for the RIGHT side of the fork? Buddah? Thanks for the help guys.

average · January 30, 2009, 06:55:25 PM

On the last pic just flip the aluminum bracket on the left and you should be "all the way in the game"

JHoffy8 · January 30, 2009, 06:58:53 PM

Na I want it to be correct, it would drive me nuts like that! Maybe a temp fix tho

joshr08 · January 30, 2009, 07:02:20 PM

can i ask a quick question wasnt your your bike a F model? If i was goin to strip it down i would have ordered a dual street fighter headlight setup

The Buddha · January 30, 2009, 08:53:44 PM

Quote from: average on January 30, 2009, 06:55:25 PM
On the last pic just flip the aluminum bracket on the left and you should be "all the way in the game"

Cant do that, that turnsignal ear will hit the dash. You can chop it off and then it will fit.
Cool.
Buddha.

JHoffy8 · January 30, 2009, 09:26:27 PM

Yea it was an F. Dual is nice but I like the classic look of the round and it is cheaper. Those fairings used to drive me nuts... much better naked.

average · January 31, 2009, 02:54:23 PM

Quote from: The Buddha on January 30, 2009, 08:53:44 PM
Quote from: average on January 30, 2009, 06:55:25 PM
On the last pic just flip the aluminum bracket on the left and you should be "all the way in the game"

Cant do that, that turnsignal ear will hit the dash. You can chop it off and then it will fit.
Cool.
Buddha.

No, unbolt the aluminum plate fromt the whole assembly and bolt it back up...no?

The Buddha · January 31, 2009, 06:38:55 PM

They are not mirror images average.
In fact there may be a slight other difference between left and right sides other than the turnsignal ear. There is a rotation retainer on the right only to cinch down the headlight. If you had 2 rights you could flip and cut and what not have have a decent pair but not with 2 lefts.
Cool.
Buddha.

JHoffy8 · February 03, 2009, 01:30:51 PM

Really need this anyone?

DoD#i · February 03, 2009, 03:49:26 PM

Step one - have you gotten after the seller to make it right? Presumably he's now sitting there with 2 rights on another set, so give the guy a chance to make it right - be patient, be nice, it works better than being an ass - and if after adequate time and requests it's still screwed, then drop the neg feedback bomb - but not before.

Udderwise go looking for a bike junkyard, or a junkyard with bikes.

JHoffy8 · February 03, 2009, 04:09:58 PM

I didnt get it off GSTwins. The guy who got 2 rights threw one out. I am getting a partial refund.

JHoffy8 · February 03, 2009, 07:41:36 PM

http://www.bikebandit.com/suzuki-motorcycle-gs500k1-2001-steering-stem/o/m6062sch241867

On that schematic along with the right fork tube bracket am I also going to need part number 5??

average · February 03, 2009, 10:11:30 PM

you should already have those grommets.

heygawgaw · February 07, 2009, 01:33:24 PM

Quote from: JHoffy8 on January 30, 2009, 06:58:53 PM
Na I want it to be correct, it would drive me nuts like that! Maybe a temp fix tho

Hey did you get this right yet. Looks like you got the shaft. Anyway I have a set, left and right from a 2001 GS500. Sell to you for $20.00 + shipping.

lawman · February 07, 2009, 07:45:24 PM

I think you should be the guinea pig to try one of the universal fork tube brackets that are available out there.... Happy to spend your money for my benefit...

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