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FZS600 Fazer / Fzs600- R1 5PW fork swap- still ongoing
« on: 16 July 2016, 11:11:05 am »
Hi all,
It's been a while since I last posted, hope everyone's well
Update for the fork swap- I've been getting a bit carried away. We now have a new frame which has been shot blasted and powder coated, along with all the other metal work (both stands, front stay bracket and torque arm)- standard black and it looks neat, and new rear brake caliper also, off a XJR1300/ FZS1000. I also treated myself to a brand new front fairing (OEM). Even on sale very pricey, I got carried away and I don't know if I'd buy the fairing over-again, given the change. I've also bought a new/ish swingarm, as my old P-Clip for the exhaust deteriorated and was fouling the swingarm.
The engine's getting painted too, as the poor bike has been out in all weather and I'm sure everyone knows how bad the original paint can flake.
Whilst I am very happy, sadly I have hit another roadblock in the project.
It looks like my original FZS600 front wheel won't work- bearings don't fit into the new R1 forks, so I'm going to have to swap the front wheel. Not being a real wizz-kid I'm hoping I can keep the original mechanical speedo drive, instead of moving to electric. Keeping the old would be less hassle, cheaper and I am eager to get the bike on the roads, so quicker too.
Does anyone have any suggestions for the front wheel replacement?
The R1 forks and matching mudguard would typically fit a 120/70-17 wheel and tyre. It also looks like the original R1 bearings also fit a few other Yamaha's; other models of the YZF-R1 from '99-'08, the R6 from '99 to '07, the FZS1000 '01-'05 (this model is an electrical- hall effect sensor right?) and a lot of TDM900's. All of this information is from huntersmotorcycles.co.uk, a great resource for matching parts between models.
I'm currently scowering the web for parts already used for this mod. Any help would be great thanks.
*I'll upload some photos soon.
It's been a while since I last posted, hope everyone's well
Update for the fork swap- I've been getting a bit carried away. We now have a new frame which has been shot blasted and powder coated, along with all the other metal work (both stands, front stay bracket and torque arm)- standard black and it looks neat, and new rear brake caliper also, off a XJR1300/ FZS1000. I also treated myself to a brand new front fairing (OEM). Even on sale very pricey, I got carried away and I don't know if I'd buy the fairing over-again, given the change. I've also bought a new/ish swingarm, as my old P-Clip for the exhaust deteriorated and was fouling the swingarm.
The engine's getting painted too, as the poor bike has been out in all weather and I'm sure everyone knows how bad the original paint can flake.
Whilst I am very happy, sadly I have hit another roadblock in the project.
It looks like my original FZS600 front wheel won't work- bearings don't fit into the new R1 forks, so I'm going to have to swap the front wheel. Not being a real wizz-kid I'm hoping I can keep the original mechanical speedo drive, instead of moving to electric. Keeping the old would be less hassle, cheaper and I am eager to get the bike on the roads, so quicker too.
Does anyone have any suggestions for the front wheel replacement?
The R1 forks and matching mudguard would typically fit a 120/70-17 wheel and tyre. It also looks like the original R1 bearings also fit a few other Yamaha's; other models of the YZF-R1 from '99-'08, the R6 from '99 to '07, the FZS1000 '01-'05 (this model is an electrical- hall effect sensor right?) and a lot of TDM900's. All of this information is from huntersmotorcycles.co.uk, a great resource for matching parts between models.
I'm currently scowering the web for parts already used for this mod. Any help would be great thanks.
*I'll upload some photos soon.