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22-10-06, 08:19 PM

Cheers. And what about the clip ons? Are they higher or lower than the standard setup? I woulnd't fancy them being much lower than standard.

I presume you just got the stuff from ebay and the usual outlets?

STill can't decide whether to go for a maxton conversion, but at 400ish quid for the suspension, and then possibly shelling out for the gixer brake conversion as well - hmmm.

Sorry for hijack

northwind · 22-10-06, 08:27 PM

Standard GSXR work out lower- I had some clearance problems with my fairing too. But TL1000S ones fit, and work out roughly the same as the SV. LSL also do 2 sets of bars for the GSXR, one is a little higher and one a "touring" set- I've fitted the touring set and they're very, very high

Bit like riding a Fazer. They're nice but I wouldn't recommend them.

22-10-06, 09:52 PM

Northwind, you say these forks are sometime proned to corrosion, are there any other K series non-radial forks that are less prone or are they all the same?

Just thinking about brake discs too, if the forks/calipers are K series and the wheel SRAD which discs do you get? Im assuming SRAD but just want to be sure!

Andy

21QUEST · 22-10-06, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by northwind

Bout 25mm if memory serves- 21Quest is more reliable on stuff like this

That's a lot, for an SV, but if you fit a 120/70 front tyre instead of the 120/60, it adds around 12mm of ride height so you're only down 10-15mm. I had my forks 12mm through the yokes anyway with the stock forks, so it worked out perfect.

Also, the increased rolling circumference means your speedo becomes more accurate

Yes, it's about that. Actually 20mm after finally getting round to taking some measurements myself.

Regarding clipons, I've just found something from another bike that is probably overall better than even the TL bars(should be adjustable for touring or scratching). Not saying what yet till I've got my set

Cheers
Ben

northwind · 22-10-06, 10:10 PM

The discs are actually the same. Also the same as all Hayabusas (K7 will be different though) and all TL models. Basically, every GSXR from SRAD onwards, up until the advent of radials, uses the same disc.

As for corrosion, it's pretty trivial stuff- just a wee bubbling of the paint. It's more a gauge of condition than anything else- mine aren't in brilliant shape, and even though the rest of them would all clean up nicely, the lowers show it. I wouldn't be put off using these forks because of that though.

northwind · 22-10-06, 10:11 PM

Adjustable? Nice one... There's a set of Blade bars that kind of work, but they look like they're off an antique

21QUEST · 22-10-06, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

Adjustable? Nice one... There's a set of Blade bars that kind of work, but they look like they're off an antique

Antique you say? It's the H**da quality mate

Cheers
Ben

22-10-06, 10:21 PM

I commute all year round and dont get around to cleaning as much as I would like but if theyre not THAT bad then I ay go ahead and get them anyway.

Ben: Make sue you let us know as soon as you have yours as I'm just about to start investing in parts!

23-10-06, 10:04 AM

I have contacted the guy about the forks and he said that there is some slight damage to the topnut (the one you have to undo to service the forks), he said it wasnt much but he has some preload adjusters as well that would cover most of the nut. The guys seems v genuine and isnt just trying to get me to buy more of his stuff.

Question is; is it worth getting the preload adjusters as well(thin khes selling them for £6 ish) and what would it take to fit them??

Andy

21QUEST · 23-10-06, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyb

I have contacted the guy about the forks and he said that there is some slight damage to the to pnut (the one you have to undo to service the forks), he said it wasnt much but he has some preload adjusters as well that would cover most of the nut. The guys seems v genuine and isnt just trying to get me to buy more of his stuff.

Question is; is it worth getting the preload adjusters as well(thin khes selling them for £6 ish) and what would it take to fit them??

Andy

If I were you I'll ask fora clear pic showing the damage especially as it wasn't mentioned in the listing. It could have just been an oversight but still.... Pic of the scratch would be nice as well.

I probably wouldn't pay £150 though.

Cheers
Ben

22-10-06, 08:27 PM	#12
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Standard GSXR work out lower- I had some clearance problems with my fairing too. But TL1000S ones fit, and work out roughly the same as the SV. LSL also do 2 sets of bars for the GSXR, one is a little higher and one a "touring" set- I've fitted the touring set and they're very, very high Bit like riding a Fazer. They're nice but I wouldn't recommend them. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

22-10-06, 10:10 PM	#15
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	The discs are actually the same. Also the same as all Hayabusas (K7 will be different though) and all TL models. Basically, every GSXR from SRAD onwards, up until the advent of radials, uses the same disc. As for corrosion, it's pretty trivial stuff- just a wee bubbling of the paint. It's more a gauge of condition than anything else- mine aren't in brilliant shape, and even though the rest of them would all clean up nicely, the lowers show it. I wouldn't be put off using these forks because of that though. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

22-10-06, 10:11 PM	#16
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Adjustable? Nice one... There's a set of Blade bars that kind of work, but they look like they're off an antique __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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22-10-06, 08:19 PM	#11
jonboy99 Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers. And what about the clip ons? Are they higher or lower than the standard setup? I woulnd't fancy them being much lower than standard. I presume you just got the stuff from ebay and the usual outlets? STill can't decide whether to go for a maxton conversion, but at 400ish quid for the suspension, and then possibly shelling out for the gixer brake conversion as well - hmmm. Sorry for hijack

22-10-06, 09:52 PM	#13
andyb Guest Posts: n/a	Northwind, you say these forks are sometime proned to corrosion, are there any other K series non-radial forks that are less prone or are they all the same? Just thinking about brake discs too, if the forks/calipers are K series and the wheel SRAD which discs do you get? Im assuming SRAD but just want to be sure! Andy

22-10-06, 10:21 PM	#18
andyb Guest Posts: n/a	I commute all year round and dont get around to cleaning as much as I would like but if theyre not THAT bad then I ay go ahead and get them anyway. Ben: Make sue you let us know as soon as you have yours as I'm just about to start investing in parts!

23-10-06, 10:04 AM	#19
andyb Guest Posts: n/a	I have contacted the guy about the forks and he said that there is some slight damage to the topnut (the one you have to undo to service the forks), he said it wasnt much but he has some preload adjusters as well that would cover most of the nut. The guys seems v genuine and isnt just trying to get me to buy more of his stuff. Question is; is it worth getting the preload adjusters as well(thin khes selling them for £6 ish) and what would it take to fit them?? Andy