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shelleyamy 03-07-08 06:22 AM

K7 GSXR 600/750 or K8 GSXR 1000 Forks
 
Anyone know if a complete front end from a 2007 GSXR 600/750 or a 2008 GSXR 1000 will ,with a bit of effort, fit onto a 2000 curvy.
I know the speedo drive will need moding, but I am thinking steering stops, and head stock bearings.
I haven’t got them yet, so don’t tube dimensions, but would using the SV triple clamps be an option, with a little machining.

Thanks
Mike

Dangerous Dave 03-07-08 09:05 AM

Re: K7 GSXR 600/750 or K8 GSXR 1000 Forks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by shelleyamy (Post 1556489)
would using the SV triple clamps be an option, with a little machining.

No, the GSXR forks wouldn't fit even when the yokes are machined plus they won't take the stress with what little material is left!

GSXR750SRAD are the yokes to go for on the Curvy SV's!

Stu 03-07-08 09:26 AM

Re: K7 GSXR 600/750 or K8 GSXR 1000 Forks
 
Why are you looking at these 2 particular models? because you've got them lying around? or for the Radial brakes?
As said the SRAD will be totally sufficent as an upgrade on the SV & the SRAD triple clamps can be adapted for the curvy the easiest.
All the later Gixxers after SRAD will fit the Pointy though.

sv650k4 03-07-08 10:18 AM

Re: K7 GSXR 600/750 or K8 GSXR 1000 Forks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave (Post 1556655)
No, the GSXR forks wouldn't fit even when the yokes are machined plus they won't take the stress with what little material is left!

GSXR750SRAD are the yokes to go for on the Curvy SV's!


+1 SRAD would be best for the curvy.

shelleyamy 03-07-08 11:05 AM

Re: K7 GSXR 600/750 or K8 GSXR 1000 Forks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dangerous Dave (Post 1556655)
No, the GSXR forks wouldn't fit even when the yokes are machined plus they won't take the stress with what little material is left!

GSXR750SRAD are the yokes to go for on the Curvy SV's!

Could i get the GSXR yokes to fit the curvy?
Mike

shelleyamy 03-07-08 11:10 AM

Re: K7 GSXR 600/750 or K8 GSXR 1000 Forks
 
[quote=Addicted;1556682]Why are you looking at these 2 particular models? because you've got them lying around? or for the Radial brakes?

There are quite a few on USA eBAY,that are nearly brand new and criminally cheap,( even with shipping), and my dad has a K7 GSXR 600 and i love the front end on that.
Mike

shelleyamy 03-07-08 11:17 AM

Re: K7 GSXR 600/750 or K8 GSXR 1000 Forks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by sv650k4 (Post 1556738)
+1 SRAD would be best for the curvy.

It would be the easiest, but your buying quite old bits of kit now, and with age, (as some of us know) comes wear and slack.
I was very tempted at SVrash setup, his looked top spec and fair price, but for half that you can get the newer kit from the States.
Mike

Stu 03-07-08 11:18 AM

Re: K7 GSXR 600/750 or K8 GSXR 1000 Forks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by shelleyamy (Post 1556842)
Could i get the GSXR yokes to fit the curvy?
Mike

I think you would be on your own trying to figure out how that would work seeing as SRAD on a Curvy has been done to death.

What are the chances of you upgrading to a Pointy?

There are a few good people with Curvies here that might know, but they could be busy on the AR this weekend.

richwill68 03-07-08 01:30 PM

Re: K7 GSXR 600/750 or K8 GSXR 1000 Forks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by shelleyamy (Post 1556842)
Could i get the GSXR yokes to fit the curvy?
Mike

Mike,

You can get just about anything to fit with enough engineering know how, access to workshops and a bit of fishing around bearing suppliers. Might even look at this set-up for mine!

Regards

Rich:D

Stu 03-07-08 02:51 PM

Re: K7 GSXR 600/750 or K8 GSXR 1000 Forks
 
Sorry turned out to be not much help but at least it can be done
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...36#post1557136
(no difference between K4 to K8) & easier with a Gixxer wheel


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