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Re: GSX-R Front end conversion
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I've been working on bikes for 30 years and I still have to gen up on suspension stuff before I'm happy enough to go twirling spanners on it. There's a firm about 15 miles away I entrust my suspension set-up to, cos the guys there really know what they're doing... and I don't. Rebuilding forks is a doddle, but setting them up is a whole different kettle of nightmares. |
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23-01-08, 10:23 PM
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Re: GSX-R Front end conversion
Yep, I'm the same... I can make suspension work, but I can't make it perfect.
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23-01-08, 10:26 PM
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Re: GSX-R Front end conversion
me neither i know nuthin about suspension just intrigued
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24-01-08, 02:05 AM
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Re: GSX-R Front end conversion
I know jack about suspension, so setting up will be left to the pros, but I'm pretty handy with a wrench, so I did the conversion myself!
I've ordered the magnets and holders from someone in the states, if he doesn't get back to me soon then I'll order some of of you Lozzo! Last edited by phil24_7; 24-01-08 at 02:08 AM. |
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26-03-08, 05:14 PM
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Re: GSX-R Front end conversion
New to this forum gentleman, i have a 2007 unfaired black SV650 with plenty of mods but iam looking to do the infamous GSX-R front end swap!! But i have a small problem iam quite happy with the original speedo and lamp but how the hell do i mount them to a Gixxer top yoke AND! the semi fairing that come also with SV? Excuse my ignorance if this has allready been discussed in another thread!!
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26-03-08, 07:26 PM
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Re: GSX-R Front end conversion
Welcome.
Right, the clocks can be mounted to the new top yoke on the pointy. The headlight attatches by new headlight clamps, they're a common addition to any streetfighter sort of bike so available pretty much anywhere. The little flyscreen is attatched to the headlight shell as far as I know. See my thread "new forks" for details on how I mounted the clocks to the top yoke. Chris
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28-03-08, 11:23 AM
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Cheers buddy thanks for the info i seem to have a pretty good idea now, Ive managed to pick up a set of GSX-R1000K4 complete forks and calipers in mint condition for £300!! Considering its exactly £1028.54 per fork leg each i find this to be a bargain!!
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28-03-08, 11:26 AM
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Re: GSX-R Front end conversion
Now you just need yokes, spindle, wheel, discs, mudguard and you're done
 P.s this site has loads of info about which bits are compatible with what else http://www.gregoryli.com/search/label/DIY
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28-03-08, 11:29 AM
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Ye i suppose i do have a long way to go!! And thanks for the site info you wouldnt believe how helpful this is!
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14-08-09, 09:17 AM
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Re: GSX-R Front end conversion
what ever happened to this bike?
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