charlie13

Just wondering if anyone knows what type of material / grade that spindles for bike are typically made of?

I've been giving much thought to the gixxer front end conversion and like the sound of the bling USD forks and radial callipers, but i'd want to retain standard sv spindle diameter so I can use the dyamgs I already have plus the standard speedo mount. Using a few educated guesses I've designed up a spindle arrangement to fit the gixxer forks and reckon after a bit of research that BS970 817M40 (EN24) would be a suitable material for the spindle, hardened and tempered. I'll be designing the top / btm clamps in due course. Then when I've saved the pennies will be starting to acquire donor gixxer parts and confirm the details for the bits i've designed before they're made. Plus sorting discs with the correct offset to match the callipers.

I know this is a long, complicated and more costly approach to doing a front end but it's fun designing the parts myself and i find it really interesting sorting all the details out.

plan is:
spindle design
top clamp, bottom clamp & stem design
acquire gixxer forks, radial callipers & front mudguard
confirm designs
confirm brake disc offset
buy bits and assemble