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Old 03-10-09, 05:36 PM   #11
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Yeah mad to spend that amount on stock parts.
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Old 03-10-09, 09:35 PM   #12
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if by drqain all your funds you mean gsxr front ends are free great, cause my funds are drained, haha.

Does anyone know if a 2000 set of forks will fit a 2005 model cause if so that egay link is prob the best chance i got.
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Old 03-10-09, 09:41 PM   #13
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Nope.
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Old 03-10-09, 09:46 PM   #14
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Nope.
short and sweet just how i understand cheers, so guessing 2003 up forks is what i after?
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Old 03-10-09, 09:48 PM   #15
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Yes pointy ones should be OK unless you have some ABS to worry about? (AFAIK, I know more about curvy!)
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Old 03-10-09, 10:10 PM   #16
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already bought the wrong thing once don't wanna do it again, haha
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Old 05-10-09, 09:11 AM   #17
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(seriously though wish I could justify it!)
Lol!

But seriously...why spend wonga on new stock parts when you can get a Gixer front end for slightly more?

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=140372
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Old 05-10-09, 12:53 PM   #18
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475 quid is a bit way too high for my budget and what actual advantages would you get from using the gixxer front end
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Old 05-10-09, 12:56 PM   #19
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It's actually £425 for the forks/yokes etc the other SRAD yoke isn't required. Apparently the Gixer front end is the best front end mod for the bike and I would imagine you'd get a fair bit back for the bits you take off that are still useable.
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475 quid is a bit way too high for my budget and what actual advantages would you get from using the gixxer front end
Cartridge internals not damper rods (i.e forks that don't lock up on a big hit, and controlled rebound damping) Also stiffer springs.

MUCH better brakes. 4 pot calipers and bigger discs. Lighter wheel. Less unsprung weight. More rigid.

Generally handles a sight better.
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