22-10-14, 08:39 PM
Winter is coming and the urge to tinker grows stronger so I have been reading up on front end conversions. So I am hoping to gain wisdom from those that have gone before.
I would be looking to add the radial calipers so I guess my choice is either 08 on 4c8 model or latest 14b model. Does any one know if the extra 19mm of fork length is worth the likely extra money and hassle in finding the latest model forks?
In either instance I seem to be in for the following estimated costs
Forks 4-500 quid
calipers 100-150 quid
R1 lower yoke 40 quid
fz1 top yolk 40 quid
Late R1 fr wheel 200 quid
Discs 150 quid
spindle 25 quid
fr mudguard 50 quid
radial master cylinder 100 quid?
Total 1255 on the guessometer. Hopefully a good bit less as I have seen some US breakers selling complete front ends for 500 quid plus shipping and VAT.
Anything I have missed? What sort of money should I allow for machining the steering stem? Any recommendations on who to use?
Anyone sold or bought a converted front end complete? Obviously it isnt something I would include should I sell the bike for current market value so it would be useful to know if I could recoup most of my costs by selling the ready to fit front end should I change bikes.
Finally, if I end up buying a pair of wheels, how much should I allow for the conversion kit to fit the 6 inch rear?
Thanks
I would be looking to add the radial calipers so I guess my choice is either 08 on 4c8 model or latest 14b model. Does any one know if the extra 19mm of fork length is worth the likely extra money and hassle in finding the latest model forks?
In either instance I seem to be in for the following estimated costs
Forks 4-500 quid
calipers 100-150 quid
R1 lower yoke 40 quid
fz1 top yolk 40 quid
Late R1 fr wheel 200 quid
Discs 150 quid
spindle 25 quid
fr mudguard 50 quid
radial master cylinder 100 quid?
Total 1255 on the guessometer. Hopefully a good bit less as I have seen some US breakers selling complete front ends for 500 quid plus shipping and VAT.
Anything I have missed? What sort of money should I allow for machining the steering stem? Any recommendations on who to use?
Anyone sold or bought a converted front end complete? Obviously it isnt something I would include should I sell the bike for current market value so it would be useful to know if I could recoup most of my costs by selling the ready to fit front end should I change bikes.
Finally, if I end up buying a pair of wheels, how much should I allow for the conversion kit to fit the 6 inch rear?
Thanks