GSXR front end finished

[650]

Photobucket went tits up so I've put the images on Flickr, for those interested.

Any requirement for a how-to guide for the front end conversion? I don't mind typing one up.

[DougieG]

Originally Posted by 650

Photobucket went tits up so I've put the images on Flickr, for those interested.

Any requirement for a how-to guide for the front end conversion? I don't mind typing one up.

Whats the link for the pics and a write up would be great

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Originally Posted by 650

Photobucket went tits up so I've put the images on Flickr, for those interested.

Any requirement for a how-to guide for the front end conversion? I don't mind typing one up.

...funny you should say that...(grin)

...I noticed that too...I don't even open that site anymore...

...as I am an avid reader, and ignorant of any mechanical knowledge, I too would greatly appreciate a write up...

...you seem especially coherent n ****...

[650]

Originally Posted by DougieG

Whats the link for the pics and a write up would be great

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Not done a write up yet matey, I'll knock it together tonight if I get time

[DougieG]

Originally Posted by 650

Not done a write up yet matey, I'll knock it together tonight if I get time

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[DomP]

Yes a write up would be nice, I was tempted by a gixxer conversion but was worried about cost

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[Bibio]

Originally Posted by DomP

Yes a write up would be nice, I was tempted by a gixxer conversion but was worried about cost

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there are two reasons to fit a gsxr front end. 1, tart/posing purpose. 2, performance purpose. i cant understand why the OP swapped out a perfectly good cartridge internal front end for another cartridge internal front end but hey each to their own and all that.

if its not for aesthetics and you truly want better suspension/brakes than the SV650 has to offer then the most cost effective way of doing this is a RWU front end from the gsxr 600 K1-3 or the SV1000 front end due to everybody wanting USD conversions.

if you want 80-90% the performance of a cartridge internal front end but without the easy tweaking of the settings (clickers) then modifying the standard sv650 fork internals is more cost effective.

USD front end conversions are around £700 while RWU is £400 with the hardest part being getting a hold of a decent condition front wheel. you can make back some of the outlay by selling your old front end for £150-200. this puts a RWU conversion around the same price as a modified SV650 front end.

[650]

I paid £500 all in for my GSXR front end, sold the front wheel and discs for £240. Bearings and races...£15ish...headlight brackets...£25....top yoke...£140.

Really hasn't cost me much.

But yeah, looks first - just think the RWU forks let the thou down, a lot. Plus the brakes, not that there was anything wrong with my circa 8000 mile axials, but once I've got the correct master cylinder for this setup, it'll stop a LOT better.

The springs in the GSXR are 0.85....I'm 80kg in gear approx, so it works out perfect for me. Handles lovely, looks the nuts and will stop more sharply.

[Bibio]

sv thou is a lot cheeper to do than the 650. all you need for the thou is forks, callipers, mudguard and yokes for usd as the wheel, discs, axle all fit the gsxr. plus thou has speedo driven off front sprocket so no need for speedo drive conversion.

the thou callipers is serviced properly will stop the 650 very sharpish due to the weight difference.

[650]

The 650 wheel fits as well, doesn't it? You just need the spindle. I believe all 01+ GSXR wheels will fit, with the axle's being different from 08 on.