pointy-curvy fork change
 

can you fit the forks & yokes from a k3-k6 onto a 99 curvy,i know there not much better than the curvy apart from preload,but my stantions are shagged on the curvy.
Does the top yoke fit the curvy ignition switch.
thanks
gruff

Re: pointy-curvy fork change
 

Shagged? How?

And you can fit the preload adjusters off K2 curvys.

Personally I think our forks look a bit meatier than the pointys.

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They have pitting on chrome where the seals go over

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I would think changing the forks to a pointys would mean new brakes and maybe wheel as well.

If you don't fancy getting new stanchions or a second hand set of curvy forks guess you'd better go for the GSXR conversion. They look good.

Re: pointy-curvy fork change
 

Yep, SV parts are pretty pricey so if you're doing a whole front end swap it'd not make much sense... Rechroming's pricey too, so I'd just look for a used set of forks and swap like for like, or if you want to do a swap at least get an upgrade for your money... An SRAD 750 front end would be easier to fit than a pointy one, and maybe even cheaper 8)

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And the front mudguard mounting is different as well.

Re: pointy-curvy fork change
 

Just take the forks off and get yourself a polishing kit. Polish off the lacquer then plish up the forks. I dont it to mine, although not that well, but no pitting or corrosion, and just a point of once a quarter give the forks a buff with the polishing kit. failing that, get them powder coated etc.

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It sounds more like it's the chromed fork stanchions than the alloy bottoms / sliders that are corroded in this case though I may be wrong..

Re: pointy-curvy fork change
 

it is the chrome stanchions that are corroded,
are just the fork legs the same,i dont have to fit yokes.

Re: pointy-curvy fork change
 

No, the legs are different, as a pointy has a fatter spindle i think.

The only front-end bit thats the same on both models is the calipers.

It's really not worth the hassle, i know now from experience!


Re-chroming has to be the cheapest option - around £50 the pair?
Then next cheapest is a stanchion swap - £80 apiece.

Plus new oilseals as they'll be 2nd hand now.