GSXR front Swap Help - SV650.org

Strangwooduk · 08-05-18, 09:37 AM

okay so i originally started doing the front for my bandit that got sold but kept the front
the yokes i have are 55mm yokes with 54mm forks but sorted that with a shim
now then
i had the bandit stem pressed into the yokes
i have heard the bandit stem is the same as the SV stem is that correct ?
as the stem is poking out about 3-4mm out the bottom of the yoke and the bottom race bearings wont fit its just loose
any advice >?
thank you

Bibio · 08-05-18, 05:39 PM

the simple solution is to stick with the GSXR stem and buy the correct top bearing. this is well documented to be the correct solution.

best advice i can give is dont fek with the yokes and fit the correct forks, axle and wheel for the job. messing with "bitsa (not busa)" front ends is always a recipe for headaches.

Strangwooduk · 09-05-18, 07:38 AM

Brilliant............
any idea what yokes will fit a TL top yoke and 54mm forks
looks like im gonna have to buy some more

08-05-18, 09:37 AM	#1
Strangwooduk Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Blackpool Posts: 54	GSXR front Swap Help okay so i originally started doing the front for my bandit that got sold but kept the front the yokes i have are 55mm yokes with 54mm forks but sorted that with a shim now then i had the bandit stem pressed into the yokes i have heard the bandit stem is the same as the SV stem is that correct ? as the stem is poking out about 3-4mm out the bottom of the yoke and the bottom race bearings wont fit its just loose any advice >? thank you __________________ First time on V-Twin - Never looked back Gen 1 Curvy 1999

08-05-18, 05:39 PM	#2
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,568	Re: GSXR front Swap Help the simple solution is to stick with the GSXR stem and buy the correct top bearing. this is well documented to be the correct solution. best advice i can give is dont fek with the yokes and fit the correct forks, axle and wheel for the job. messing with "bitsa (not busa)" front ends is always a recipe for headaches.

09-05-18, 07:38 AM	#3
Strangwooduk Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Blackpool Posts: 54	Re: GSXR front Swap Help Brilliant............ any idea what yokes will fit a TL top yoke and 54mm forks looks like im gonna have to buy some more __________________ First time on V-Twin - Never looked back Gen 1 Curvy 1999

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