Author Topic: R1 front end (Read 26552 times)

devilsyam · « **Reply #25 on:** 24 December 2013, 09:13:44 pm »

If ya stuck for fazer stems I have a few lol

ill dig out them over xmas

nickodemon · « **Reply #26 on:** 24 December 2013, 09:33:45 pm »

Nice one

. I thought it would be easier to replace the stem rather than removing mine. Hope you have a great xmas

Cheers, Nick.

nickodemon · « **Reply #27 on:** 24 December 2013, 10:57:20 pm »

You all might be wondering why i am asking lots of questions. It's because laptop is broken, so doing everything with my phone! If i buy 2008 r1 front end and calipers can i use my fazer front wheel with different discs? What spacers would i need?

cable tie · « **Reply #28 on:** 25 December 2013, 08:05:14 am »

Quote from: nickodemon on 24 December 2013, 09:11:09 pm

I could do with a stem and a justy spacer

I don't think justy does the spacers anymore, maybe Luke is your man to knock a batch of spacers up.

Falcon 269 · « **Reply #29 on:** 25 December 2013, 09:46:10 am »

I still need to check the spares bin in my cave, Nick, for a spacer. Sorry, slipped my mind - as a lot of things do these days!

Mike

nickodemon · « **Reply #30 on:** 25 December 2013, 11:19:25 am »

Slipped my mind too, that you were going to have a look for one

devilsyam · « **Reply #31 on:** 25 December 2013, 11:36:19 am »

yeah i can spin up spacers to justy's original but cant do the later version

no disc combo i know of yet works with original front wheel with 08 forks

later fz1 or o3 will work with r6 disc's but once you go radial the game changes

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #32 on:** 26 December 2013, 05:00:34 pm »

So what're we talking for 08 conversion? £1000-£1200 for parts? Hmmmmm.....

nickodemon · « **Reply #33 on:** 26 December 2013, 08:06:50 pm »

Found this Chinese company selling wheels, but not sure if original or cheap copies.. Also noticed that they are saying it will fit model years 2004 -2012. I thought the wheels would be different?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360738902721?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

devilsyam · « **Reply #34 on:** 26 December 2013, 08:16:47 pm »

think the neg feedback says it all

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #35 on:** 26 December 2013, 08:50:03 pm »

Chinese cheap copies on your beloved Fazer?! Are you nuts?!!!!! Maybe on a 125 that can't do more than 70mph (but even then....). No way am I ever going to stick that kind of stuff on my bike. If I can't afford decent kit, I won't do it at all. In fact, if I had unlimited funds, I'd be more likely to spend even more. (Always wondered how much difference a set of carbon or some such wheels would make, but only from a reputable manufacturer).

nickodemon · « **Reply #36 on:** 26 December 2013, 10:13:43 pm »

I couldn't tell if they were genuine ones or copies, as the ad is unclear. I would never buy copies, as the thought of the front wheel breaking up while riding doesn't bare thinking about!

nickodemon · « **Reply #37 on:** 28 December 2013, 04:06:15 pm »

I got a reply from the chinese company selling the r1 front wheel. They are NOT genuine Yamaha, so won't be touching with a barge pole! Damn. That's why they were so cheap

Regarding yoke offset how can i find out what each model years yoke offset is? I'm trying to find out if 02-03 is same as 07-08.

slimwilly · « **Reply #38 on:** 29 December 2013, 07:11:22 am »

Put Luke's old fz1s front end on yours !!

nickodemon · « **Reply #39 on:** 29 December 2013, 11:08:21 pm »

Quote from: slimwilly on 29 December 2013, 07:11:22 am

Put Luke's old fz1s front end on yours !!

I want a late r1 front end on mine. Funnily enough just as Luke has done.

tommyteeman · « **Reply #40 on:** 31 December 2013, 03:19:48 pm »

Quote from: nickodemon on 28 December 2013, 04:06:15 pm

I got a reply from the chinese company selling the r1 front wheel. They are NOT genuine Yamaha, so won't be touching with a barge pole! Damn. That's why they were so cheap Regarding yoke offset how can i find out what each model years yoke offset is? I'm trying to find out if 02-03 is same as 07-08.

nickodemon · « **Reply #41 on:** 31 December 2013, 06:01:56 pm »

I am now going to jump up and down with joy! The offset is the same for the 5pw LSL top yoke and the 4c8 yokes and forks i will be acquiring in the next few weeks

JoeRock · « **Reply #42 on:** 31 December 2013, 07:24:22 pm »

Sure the forks are the same size chap?

nickodemon · « **Reply #43 on:** 31 December 2013, 09:02:01 pm »

I've been told by several people the diameter of top and bottom yokes is the same. Stanchion (chrome bit) Varies though.

devilsyam · « **Reply #44 on:** 31 December 2013, 09:17:58 pm »

all yams are 50/54 mm

nickodemon · « **Reply #45 on:** 28 January 2014, 10:52:54 pm »

Got my front end at a great price. Using lsl top yoke from 02-03 model, as offset the same. Decided to sell the top yoke as i don't need it. It turns out the forks i have aren't 4c8 model but the later 14b (2009-2011) Only difference is longer tube length (19mm) and spring rate is slightly softer 920 kg/mm compared to 950kg/mm. Still need to get wheel and discs...

Falcon 269 · « **Reply #46 on:** 31 January 2014, 02:51:49 pm »

Nick, got your PMs but been away for a few days. I think you'll be very happy with the later model forks you've acquired. They're longer than any of the other R1 options available which is a good thing. The spring rate will be very close to ideal for your weight, I suspect.

nickodemon · « **Reply #47 on:** 31 January 2014, 04:27:46 pm »

Cutting a looong story short i have actually got the 4c8 (2008) model, but the top yoke confused me as its the better looking 14b model. i phoned the guy i bought them from and he said it was changed because it looked better than the plain original. Apparently a few people have done it on R1 forums. Pity i can't use it!

nickodemon · « **Reply #48 on:** 08 February 2014, 10:33:18 pm »

Bought wheel with discs from US of A at a good price, so only need mudguard and wheel spindle. May still need a justy spacer from luke, but have a spacer from Mike, which i may be able to modify to suit.

tommyteeman · « **Reply #49 on:** 09 February 2014, 06:21:28 pm »

ive got a front spindle kicking about somewhere that you can have, let me know if you want me to go find it !