Front end swap to USD forks (done and now with pics and write up)

[Geordi Sussex]

I have to say there not my pix that's what I'm going to be doing.

Should be able to make a start next week on it

Fingers crossed this front end swap will be Strait forward

[Geordi Sussex]

Just a little update
I've managed to score a used pair of blue dot calipers
So next week I'll be getting the stems swapped and the calipers carriers milled

[ChristoT]

Are these any good?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-R1-4XV-...338a99a66f

Please don't buy them from under me! 

[Fuzzy]

I think he's got yzf750 forks already no?

[ChristoT]

I think he's got yzf750 forks already no?

Geordi does, I want to know if those will fit mine!  :rollin

[Fuzzy]

Yeah, saw your thread Christo, shalll be following. Lots of good builds going on atm 

[Geordi Sussex]

I have all forks and yokes already off of a yzf

Christo
I'm not sure what your asking? Will they fit what?

If your asking will R1 forks fit fzs600 yokes the answer is no
Your also need the spindle, spacers front, fender etc...
I would be looking for a compleat front end not just forks
Don't forget with the R1 front end the fzs spindle is thinner so your need to get it adapted

[ChristoT]

I have all forks and yokes already off of a yzf

Christo
I'm not sure what your asking? Will they fit what?

If your asking will R1 forks fit fzs600 yokes the answer is no
Your also need the spindle, spacers front, fender etc...
I would be looking for a compleat front end not just forks
Don't forget with the R1 front end the fzs spindle is thinner so your need to get it adapted

I'm trying to get my head round this upside down fork business.

I undestand the physics, I know they look great, I need to work out how the hell they actually fit, and what needs doing to make them fit!!  :lol

[Geordi Sussex]

Nothing to do with the front end upgrade bit I scored a fazer 1000 blue dot rear caliper

Blue dots all round

[Geordi Sussex]

The rear caliper has arrived

I plan to start the referb next week
Hopefully will have some updates and I can get this part of the project moving forward

[Geordi Sussex]

Well joy of joys

I have been made redundant today
(I have a feeling it was going to happen)
But it means while I'm on my 45 day consultation period I will have time to get the bike sorted

Ps anyone got any jobs going in the south east????

[Chris]

gutted for you man, hope you find something else soon!

In the mean time keep your spirits up by showing us bike progress 

Chris

[Geordi Sussex]

Bit of a update

Im between job hunting I've made a start on the forks

I bought a fzs600 stem off eBay had it pushed into the YZF750 bottom yoke
I had the fork seal's done on the forks
Also the calpier carriers milled out to accept the blue dot calipers

Still to do is get top yoke drilled for the risers
Make the headlamp and digital speedo bracket/mount

Next week I should be able to swap the front ends over

[Chris]

glad it's progressing, hope you find a job soon buddy.

Chris

[Geordi Sussex]

Thanks mate


Scored some riser off eBay so I should have them Monday
Will get the yokes drilled then I should be in a position to make the conversion
Also getting the fazer thou rear caliper so will get the mount milled out as well

Just got to think about brackets for the headlamp and digi speedo

[nick crisp]

I'm trying to get my head round this upside down fork business.

I undestand the physics, I know they look great, I need to work out how the hell they actually fit, and what needs doing to make them fit!!  :lol

Just remember, it means the wheel goes at the top  :rollin

[ChristoT]

[quote author=ChristoT link=topic=11550.msg127688#msg127688 date=1392678846]

I'm trying to get my head round this upside down fork business.

I undestand the physics, I know they look great, I need to work out how the hell they actually fit, and what needs doing to make them fit!!  :lol

Just remember, it means the wheel goes at the top  :rollin
[/quote]

Smartarse.

[Chris]

[quote author=ChristoT link=topic=11550.msg127688#msg127688 date=1392678846]

I'm trying to get my head round this upside down fork business.

I undestand the physics, I know they look great, I need to work out how the hell they actually fit, and what needs doing to make them fit!!  :lol

Just remember, it means the wheel goes at the top  :rollin
[/quote]


:rollin

[Geordi Sussex]

Picked up the blue dot rear caliper from my mate today.

Should have pix next week of progress

[Geordi Sussex]

Ok update

Blue dot rear caliper fitted.

Front end mocked up ready to be fitted tomorrow
So there will be pictures.

Fingers crossed it all goes together ok