Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: South East Rocket on April 28, 2004, 03:41:28 PM
Post by: South East Rocket on April 28, 2004, 03:41:28 PM
(http://i13.ebayimg.com/03/i/01/b5/b1/0f_1_b.JPG)
I'd love to have them on my GS.
I saw that a member is selling a full set that's pretty much ready to bolt on to the GS. He's asking a fair price for them, but like I told him, I'm having a hard time spending anymore money on my bike.
I realize that these forks require a different triple clamp, rim to host the dual caliper, set up for two brakes lines, mounting brackets....
Can you find inverted fork to mount on the GS without requiring so many mods and extra parts? Maybe one that could fit the stock GS rim and conserve the single disc and brake set up... I know that the dual brakes would be beneficial but it would keep the cost down if I could leave them off.
So basically, I need a cheap inverted fork setup. Does it exist? :dunno:
I'd love to have them on my GS.
I saw that a member is selling a full set that's pretty much ready to bolt on to the GS. He's asking a fair price for them, but like I told him, I'm having a hard time spending anymore money on my bike.
I realize that these forks require a different triple clamp, rim to host the dual caliper, set up for two brakes lines, mounting brackets....
Can you find inverted fork to mount on the GS without requiring so many mods and extra parts? Maybe one that could fit the stock GS rim and conserve the single disc and brake set up... I know that the dual brakes would be beneficial but it would keep the cost down if I could leave them off.
So basically, I need a cheap inverted fork setup. Does it exist? :dunno:
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: werase643 on April 28, 2004, 05:06:37 PM
Post by: werase643 on April 28, 2004, 05:06:37 PM
yeah, I have one
complete 1993 GSXR 750 handlebars to the tire
it is soooo F&(*in SWEET
yes
to your question about using a GS wheel
just convince one of our EURO buddies
to send you a RG-V 250 front end
complete 1993 GSXR 750 handlebars to the tire
it is soooo F&(*in SWEET
yes
to your question about using a GS wheel
just convince one of our EURO buddies
to send you a RG-V 250 front end
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: South East Rocket on April 28, 2004, 05:07:40 PM
Post by: South East Rocket on April 28, 2004, 05:07:40 PM
Wondering if I could bore out the triple clamp to fit a wider diameter ???
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: South East Rocket on April 28, 2004, 05:11:35 PM
Post by: South East Rocket on April 28, 2004, 05:11:35 PM
Quote from: werase643yeah, I have one
complete 1993 GSXR 750 handlebars to the tire
it is soooo F&(*in SWEET
Where can I get one dirt, dirt cheap....
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: werase643 on April 28, 2004, 05:11:44 PM
Post by: werase643 on April 28, 2004, 05:11:44 PM
may-B..... 1mm
you need everything.....
and everything is....not cheap
you need everything.....
and everything is....not cheap
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: South East Rocket on April 28, 2004, 05:13:45 PM
Post by: South East Rocket on April 28, 2004, 05:13:45 PM
Are Yamaha, Honda, Kawa... Models compatible too?
:x Yep, looks like I'll need everything....
:x Yep, looks like I'll need everything....
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: werase643 on April 28, 2004, 05:18:08 PM
Post by: werase643 on April 28, 2004, 05:18:08 PM
yam/suz interchange very well for front ends
where do you live?
where do you live?
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: South East Rocket on April 28, 2004, 05:24:03 PM
Post by: South East Rocket on April 28, 2004, 05:24:03 PM
Tennessee, Looks like R1 forks are much cheaper anyway
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: Leveller on April 28, 2004, 05:47:41 PM
Post by: Leveller on April 28, 2004, 05:47:41 PM
Quote from: werase643yeah, I have one
complete 1993 GSXR 750 handlebars to the tire
it is soooo F&(*in SWEET
yes
to your question about using a GS wheel
just convince one of our EURO buddies
to send you a RG-V 250 front end
I have the RGV front end , but Suzuki saw fit to beef up the RGV front spindle to 17mm instead of the 15mm of the GS , so although the wheels are the same , the bearings will not match up..so you would have to get an RGV wheel too :(
:cheers:
Lev
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: BlackZZR on April 28, 2004, 05:58:47 PM
Post by: BlackZZR on April 28, 2004, 05:58:47 PM
95 GSXR complete front end
need to change steering steem in the 95 to the gs stem, use a good machineshop to press it out and in
then bolt on, have one bushing made so top tree fits over gs stem
need brakets for guages and brakets for light and signal lights
now you have a set of 6 pot calibers on twin rotors with inverted forks and clip ons
Jim
need to change steering steem in the 95 to the gs stem, use a good machineshop to press it out and in
then bolt on, have one bushing made so top tree fits over gs stem
need brakets for guages and brakets for light and signal lights
now you have a set of 6 pot calibers on twin rotors with inverted forks and clip ons
Jim
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: JamesG on April 28, 2004, 06:31:00 PM
Post by: JamesG on April 28, 2004, 06:31:00 PM
No, you can't bore out the stock GS clamps.
GS tubes are 37mm, Most inverted forks are 45-50mm.
You need the whole front end from whatever donner bike you are using, the best easiest inverteds are 91-95 GSXR 750/1100 inverted forks. The wrinkle is that the steering stem is to long for the GS, so requires that it be machined down or replaced by the GSs. The easier, better, (and cheaper) option is the the right side up 88-90 GSXR750, or a set of Katana tubes, with the 17" GS or GSXR wheel on it. These can be grafted on with only needing a spacer or two.
You could modify the stock GS wheel to work on the GSXR forks by changing the bearings, but why bother if you are already going to the trouble of adapting the forks.
GS tubes are 37mm, Most inverted forks are 45-50mm.
You need the whole front end from whatever donner bike you are using, the best easiest inverteds are 91-95 GSXR 750/1100 inverted forks. The wrinkle is that the steering stem is to long for the GS, so requires that it be machined down or replaced by the GSs. The easier, better, (and cheaper) option is the the right side up 88-90 GSXR750, or a set of Katana tubes, with the 17" GS or GSXR wheel on it. These can be grafted on with only needing a spacer or two.
You could modify the stock GS wheel to work on the GSXR forks by changing the bearings, but why bother if you are already going to the trouble of adapting the forks.
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: South East Rocket on April 29, 2004, 07:45:46 AM
Post by: South East Rocket on April 29, 2004, 07:45:46 AM
For you guys that have adapted inverted fork, what are some of the main improvements you've noticed?
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: South East Rocket on April 29, 2004, 08:02:19 AM
Post by: South East Rocket on April 29, 2004, 08:02:19 AM
Would the forks from a '03 GSXR1000 work? FOund a good deal on these but I'm still have to have all the mounting hardware built
(http://i22.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/b6/d6/e6_1_b.JPG)
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Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: Reknelb on April 29, 2004, 08:20:58 AM
Post by: Reknelb on April 29, 2004, 08:20:58 AM
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8569
Check my thread, I have a 43mm zx7 front end on my gs.
Check my thread, I have a 43mm zx7 front end on my gs.
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: JamesG on April 29, 2004, 09:14:14 AM
Post by: JamesG on April 29, 2004, 09:14:14 AM
Quote from: South East RocketWould the forks from a '03 GSXR1000 work? FOund a good deal on these but I'm still have to have all the mounting hardware built.
Same deal. You have to modify the steering stem to fit to the GS frame. Plus you have to have them revalved and sprung for the GS.
The main advantage is that these thicker forks flex much less than the GS's and you get a degree of external adjustability.
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: werase643 on April 29, 2004, 07:10:58 PM
Post by: werase643 on April 29, 2004, 07:10:58 PM
nice front end....
price a wheel, 2 rotors, and a fender...still a good deal
also the steerind stem will have to be pressed out and machined or copied with one that is not hollow...depends on how thick the AL is at the top bearing race after you shave off 5mm of the OD
price a wheel, 2 rotors, and a fender...still a good deal
also the steerind stem will have to be pressed out and machined or copied with one that is not hollow...depends on how thick the AL is at the top bearing race after you shave off 5mm of the OD
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: South East Rocket on April 29, 2004, 07:18:41 PM
Post by: South East Rocket on April 29, 2004, 07:18:41 PM
Yeah you're right, It's a good deal! But I hate to spend anymore money on my GS. I'm ready for more ponies... A 04 Gix 600 sounds like fun right now
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: werase643 on April 29, 2004, 07:24:42 PM
Post by: werase643 on April 29, 2004, 07:24:42 PM
scarey thing.....the GS and a GSXR1k are almost the same weight :o
Title: Anybody have inverted front forks on their GS???
Post by: South East Rocket on April 29, 2004, 07:34:20 PM
Post by: South East Rocket on April 29, 2004, 07:34:20 PM
Quote from: werase643scarey thing.....the GS and a GSXR1k are almost the same weight :o
The R&D that goes into these Sportsport is just nuts !!!!