Same kind of question, looking at 2011 gsxr forks, should fit right up right?

 

I am trying to order a set of Ti bolts and cannot find the 07 GSXR 750 size and pitch for the caliper bolts... help please

 

M10x70x1.25

 

Boom - thank you sir!

 

Hey guys,

While digging around for some info about 2008 GSXR forks, I found these:

http://www.gsxr711.com/content/sp_frontend.html
http://www.gsxr711.com/content/sp_shocks.html

There's a bunch other info at the main site, http://www.gsxr711.com/ including swing arm, bearing, and bolt info.

 

I have a question about the wheel matrix on page 1, if I have k7 GSXR750 forks and axle, can I use newer/older wheels? k1+ GSXR600/750 and GSXR1000.

I wasn't sure what the bore is for on that matrix chart, is that the size of the axle hole?

The wheels are comparable fitment for all 01+ GSXR;
however the axles change with the fork generations;

Does that mean I need to change my axle bolt to match the year of the wheel? or do I keep my axle bolt matched to the year of my forks and I can just use any wheel as long as the rotor matches the wheel?

Thanks

 

The wheels are all same fitment re space between bearings - what changes is the rotor size and fitment; so you need to look to the chart to see what rotors fit the wheel you end up with.
You can accomodate different diameter rotors with caliper spacers; but you must be sure that rotor you select is compatible with the hub & bolt pattern on the wheel you choose.

Axles/nut/bolt have to match generation of forks, not wheels

 

That's what I get for trying to do math late at night.:dizzy: It's going on an 03 SV1000. I've already done the SV650 with 04/05 GSXR600 front end with the R1 monoblocks (Zoran machined the calipers). I've just got to make a new steering lock nut tool and I should be set. Yeah the speedo setup was a pain on the 650! I'll be running a vapor on the 1000.

For anybody swapping front ends here's a link on how to make the steering lock nut tool.
http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=273512

And here's a thread that tells you what to torque it to.
http://www.svrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36830

 

That's what I get for trying to do math late at night.:dizzy: It's going on an 03 SV1000. I've already done the SV650 with 04/05 GSXR600 front end with the R1 monoblocks (Zoran machined the calipers). I've just got to make a new steering lock nut tool and I should be set. Yeah the speedo setup was a pain on the 650! I'll be running a vapor on the 1000.

Did you redo the speedo setup I did on it? I thought it was pretty slick and easy to work with/around.

Still sporting the 650?

 

If you don't want to make the steering stem lock nut tool, I found this guy makes and sells them on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261192298601?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

It's pretty nice, though not as cheap as buying a 32mm deep socket from harbor freight and grinding it yourself.

 

Sup, Shaggy. Your setup is still the same but I did re route it. I had to help a local guy with his swap. It could have been a lot harder but I had mine (yours) to use as an example so it helped. I still have the 650 but I found a 1000 too cheap to pass up. The 1000 is going to be a lot easier than the 650 besides fabbing up a subframe.

 

Does anyone know what the OD of a K6/K7 GSXR600 front axle shaft is?

I got a spacer and it didn't fit, so I wanted to check whether the spacer is wrong or the axle is wrong, the axle style looks correct (screw on the end), and I thought K6+ all used the same axle's but the spacer I got was from a K11/K12 and it's too small to fit on the axle shaft.

Thanks

EDIT: New wheels have a spacer so not worried about it, but I will measure them to answer the question in case anyone else cares.

I would like to know from those who are doing the swaps, did you get steering or wheel bearing kits?

Like these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140936515996
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140938532094

Also wondering if I should get a master cylinder rebuild kit, or just wait and see how it feels after put on and flushed.

Thanks

 

if by offset you mean degrees of rake, definitely not, if that's not what you meant then im not sure what your asking

 

There's no rake in the triple clamps, only offset. You're thinking 32mm offset, not 32 degrees rake.

03 GSXR600 didn't come with USD forks.

 

ok, now I am confused and no longer understand the charts at the beginning of this thread. what do you mean by offset then and im taking the person I purchased the forks from word on what they came off by I see no reason for him to lie about it either. they are Showa USD forks

 

if the offset doesn't equal the rake, then what does, as I find myself seriously second guessing going from 25 degrees to 32......hopefully the above poster is right and I just don't understand

 

Rake is the angle of the forks. Offset is just how far forward the forks are positioned.

Google "motorcycle rake."

 

Think of offset as spacing of the holes in the triple clamp. This would need to match top and bottom.
If they're USD forks from an 03 GSXR it could be a 750 or 1000. Wouldn't be a 600 unless it's an 04 or up.

 

bluecurvy27 - the second picture in the first post of this thread shows the triple clamp and the triple clamp offset.

You need to match the offset in the upper and lower triples.

I wasn't sure if certain offsets were needed by certain gen's but I guess they wouldn't.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the rake will be set by the angle of the steering stem mount on the frame and the length of the forks.

I would also suggest you post a picture (or match your forks to the pictures in the beginning of the thread) to make sure you know what year your forks are, that will determine what you can and can't use easily.

To give you an example, I have K7 GSXR 750 forks, this limits me to using K6/K7 GSXR 600/750 lowers (53mm) unless I want to use a shim, then I can use other years of lowers.

 

Am I missing anything here?

Just wanting to make sure before I do surgery.

 

All there, could use not bent dust cover

 

Thanks, I thought it was all there just had to make sure.

I'm just going to bend the dust cover out so its straight again.
Thanks

 

I'm seriously thinking of getting that all balls steering bearing kit, dump those caged balls.

Ok decided against it, at least the all balls ones


This quote did it for me:

I prefer balls cuz i believe they add less friction into the steering system and therefore provide a superior feeling for the signals the front tire sends to the rider.

They do require more maintance and more frequent replacement, however, and unless someone follows the service manual's re-greasing mileages (about 12-15k i think) they are usually spoiled by about 35,000 miles.

It's not about better technology, it's about better feel.

Allballs is Chinese-made cheap junk typical of low quality PRC products. If you want them for the steering head they may prove satisfactory, but i'd never risk allballs in the wheel bearings.

High quality bearings don't come from China; they are manufactured in Germany, USA, Japan or wherever the same standards of materials and manufacture apply. Who would risk flying in a Harbor Freight airplane ?

 

Why? Balls are good.

 

OZ-SV - just curious what year/model is that? Looks like a 600.

What forks, brakes, lines, clip-ons you using?

Thanks

 

2011-12 complete front end, all stock not gonna use the clipons.

May upgrade the brake lines later.

 

wow I had forgotten how much of a PITA it was to put pics on svrider......I think the last time I used photobucket was also for here




My forks and the part #, I was told they are from an 03 GSXR 600, but have been told in here that o3 600s didn't have USD Showa forks, so can anyone narrow down what these came from as I assume I need it specificly for an axle and to get the diameters for triples?