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Old 04-12-07, 11:39 PM   #1
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Default GSX-R Front end conversion

Well here's some pics of my shennanigans (?).

Over the next few days/weeks I shall be fitting K5 GSX-R 600 forks/calipers/wheel/yokes with TL1000 S clip on's and hopefully a K5/6 master cylinder and while it's in the garage I figured I sort some other stuff that's been on my list of things to do.

First off, remove the snow plough and fit the undertray/number plate holder/indicators that I've had for months, fit a new R/H lower fairing that I've also had for a while, PCIII that I've had since I passed my test, Black rear wheel to match the new front, GSX-R shock (either a K5 600 that I already have, or a K5 1000 which I would prefer but dunno if I can afford) and the new Autocom system that I bought at the NEC. I also wanted to sort out a few problems with the alarm!

It's a long old list but I'm hoping it wont take too long.

Here she is just after I started



Managed to get the whole back end off with out splitting the plastics for the first time!



Here she is strpped of all the appropriate panels.


Anybody know what these are meant to connect to? They're off my accumen alarm that I fitted myself.


While I was at it, I removed the snorkel. (Mmm, sounds nice!)


Ready to remove the forks


Look she's flying (with the aid of my lovely new abba stand and a roof rafter!)


First mistake of the day


I dropped the forks through the yokes meaning I couldn't remove the forks or the bottom yoke with out raising the forks back up again which is bloody hard on your own! (This was thanks to poor advice)

Top yoke removed and ready to romove the forks/bottom yoke. (just have to raise the forks through the yokes)


Mmm, beautifull. Tightened the headstem nut just enough to hold it until I can finish the job.


I'll post more picks as an when I do the work.

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Old 04-12-07, 11:55 PM   #2
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Default Re: GSX-R Front end conversion

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....nice forks
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Old 05-12-07, 12:00 AM   #3
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Default Re: GSX-R Front end conversion

Why thank you.
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Old 05-12-07, 12:18 AM   #4
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Default Re: GSX-R Front end conversion

You're such a copy-cat! I've got gsxr forks too, ready to fit. I'm waiting on a gsxr wheel. How much was your abba stand? I need one.

You said you dropped the forks through the yokes.......... What should you have done instead?
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Old 05-12-07, 01:00 AM   #5
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Default Re: GSX-R Front end conversion

Abba stand was £85 from the NEC.

Just strip clip-ons, remove top yoke, remove clip-ons, trace the speedo sensor wire up to the frame and disconnect (you'll have to cut the cable ties attatching it to the brake line) and release the head stem. Forks and yokes will drop out a piece of pi55.

My advice came from someone who didn't realise I was swapping the yokes as well.

First major bit of work I've done to my bike and it went better than expected, I'm hoping it goes back together just as easily.
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Old 05-12-07, 11:23 PM   #6
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Respect. Looks like major engineering to me
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Old 06-12-07, 03:00 AM   #7
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No. The major engineering comes nect year when I get the frame and swing arm powder coated!!
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Old 06-12-07, 09:38 AM   #8
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Phil, this looks too easy?? Surely theres more to it when swapping front ends. Whats the insurance company said?
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Old 06-12-07, 11:13 AM   #9
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Default Re: GSX-R Front end conversion

I know. It looks too easy and so far it's been too easy, keep waiting for something to go wrong to make it a bit more difficult!

Insurance haven't been told yet so I may be looking for a new insurance company soon if my company won't cover the mods!
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Old 06-12-07, 11:19 AM   #10
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Just up the value of the bike....
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