[carpe324]

Okay, I've been looking through these fork swap threads long enough to make me confused. Can someone just look through this setup and tell me whether or not it will work together? I have a 1st Gen

05 GSXR 1000 Forks
05 GSXR 1000 calipers (black tokico)
05 GSXR 1000 Radial master cylinder
98 SRAD 750 front wheel
98 SRAD 750 rotors (320mm)
98 SRAD axle
SRAD upper and lower triples with a stem bearing replacement from TWF
5mm caliper spacers from TWF
SVS-model SS lines

From what I've read, everything should work together, but I guess I'm worried about the SRAD rotors working with the radial mc. If the SRAD rotors won't work, can I put a set of newer model rotors on the older SRAD wheel as long as they are the same bolt pattern and offset?

Also, will the SVS lines work with the radial mc and calipers? I was not entirely sure on this either.

Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[vilago]

I wouldn't mix the SRAD components with the 1000 parts. I can already tell you the 320mm rotors wont work with those calipers. You're better off trying to keep the stuff as close as possible and not venture too far away from compaitiblity, you could run into problems

The lines should work, but you might need to order different fittings. Length of the line is most important other than that

 

[tovar]

Srad rotors will work with 5mm spacers as you mentioned. You could also find sv1k rotors for that wheel. MC has nothing to do with rotor size so you good there. Lines will most like be to long and weird routing due to mc banjo on bottom.

 

[Jan Zoellner]

From what I've read, everything should work together, but I guess I'm worried about the SRAD rotors working with the radial mc. If the SRAD rotors won't work, can I put a set of newer model rotors on the older SRAD wheel as long as they are the same bolt pattern and offset?

Also, will the SVS lines work with the radial mc and calipers? I was not entirely sure on this either.

That´s more or less the setup on my wife´s SV (except 04 GSX-R 600 fork legs and a R6 master cylinder). She has 95 triples, but they share the relevant dimensions with the SRAD ones (my setup is SRAD and 04 GSX-R 600 fork legs, rotors and calipers, therefore I know). Works without problems - not too sure about the brake lines, though, since she has a regular bar and aftermarket lines. My clipons aren´t OEM GSX-R as well.

One caveat: You have to space out the rotors by 2,5 mm on each side (I should even have the cnc programm lying around), since the SRAD triples are wider than the newer triples. Works without that as well, but barely so (rotors visibly off-center and nearly touching the caliper).

Ciao
Jan

 

[Jan Zoellner]

I wouldn't mix the SRAD components with the 1000 parts. I can already tell you the 320mm rotors wont work with those calipers.

They work with a simple 5mm spacer and he already adressed that (and better than me, I just used fitting brass washers).

You're better off trying to keep the stuff as close as possible and not venture too far away from compaitiblity, you could run into problems

It´s been done a lot already. For the 1st gen SV the SRAD triples, axle and wheel are the way to go regarding compatibility with steering stops and ignition lock (as long as you care about that).

Ciao
Jan

 

[carpe324]

Awesome, thanks guys, thats what I needed to know. I found an awesome deal on an SRAD wheel with rotors and a (well used) tire that I wanted to pull the trigger on if it would work out. I didn't really want to use a newer model wheel because I'm not a fan of the mismatch wheel look and I have no real interest (or the funds) for a gsxr rear swap at this time. The rotors were what I was worried about the most.

If I was to get a set of SV1K rotors, would I still have the offset issues that Jan mentioned?

 

[gjscott]

Okay, I've been looking through these fork swap threads long enough to make me confused. Can someone just look through this setup and tell me whether or not it will work together? I have a 1st Gen

05 GSXR 1000 Forks
05 GSXR 1000 calipers (black tokico)
05 GSXR 1000 Radial master cylinder
98 SRAD 750 front wheel
98 SRAD 750 rotors (320mm)
98 SRAD axle
SRAD upper and lower triples with a stem bearing replacement from TWF
5mm caliper spacers from TWF
SVS-model SS lines

From what I've read, everything should work together, but I guess I'm worried about the SRAD rotors working with the radial mc. If the SRAD rotors won't work, can I put a set of newer model rotors on the older SRAD wheel as long as they are the same bolt pattern and offset?

Also, will the SVS lines work with the radial mc and calipers? I was not entirely sure on this either.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Why that combination, are you getting a good deal on those parts ?

IMO I would try to buy a complete 04-09 GSXR 600/750 front end, then you can be sure of no compatibility issues.

 

[carpe324]

Well I already got a good deal on the 1000 forks/calipers/master, I've had the brake lines for a while waiting to be installed, and I'm getting a great deal on the srad wheel/rotors. In addition I don't like the mismatch wheel look that comes from a newer gsxr wheel.

 

[Junkie]

do the fork upper diameters match? SRAD isn't listed in the image on the first page.

 

[tovar]

Srad is 50/54

 

[Ken Peal]

Excellent! Thank you.
Now, do you know what rear shock makes a good conversion? I've heard the Kaw ZX10 works, but I'm not sure which years for my 2006. Any GSXR's that will fit?
Many thanks. Ken.

 

[drinkbrew]

Excellent! Thank you.
Now, do you know what rear shock makes a good conversion? I've heard the Kaw ZX10 works, but I'm not sure which years for my 2006. Any GSXR's that will fit?
Many thanks. Ken.

06-07 ZX-10 or ZX-14 rear shocks work best (depending on your weight) since they are slightly longer then the stock shock. Some of the GSXR shocks will fit but they are shorter and you lose shock travel.

 

[carpe324]

I'm at the point where I'm about to my have my new gsxr forks gone through by a shop and am wondering if I should have him put in new springs while they are in there. I've got the 05-06 1000 forks, and I weigh 155ish without gear. You can add a few pounds in there for gear and whatever I'm carrying in my backpack, but I probably don't top out much over 165 most days.

So, from personal experiences/anyone with technical knowledge on the subject, should I replace the springs, or will they be mostly okay?

(If I had a lot of extra money lying around, this would be a moot point, but I could really stand to do other things with the money if possible)

 

[vilago]

I would say, at your weight, springs in the 1000 forks should be oversprung. not sure if oversprung is just as bad as undersprung. if it is, then it might be a good idea.

if you're street riding only, don't bother. you'll be fine as is unless you go to track. save your money

 

[tovar]

I've got the 05-06 1000 forks, and I weigh 155ish without gear.

get softer springs. Those forks have .95 stock.

 

[The Twig]

I was wondering if anyone here knows if there is anything different with the '06-'07 GSXR 600/750 forks and '08-'11 forks? Is there any difference in there dimensions at all, spring rates or color. I see them listed as '06-'07, then '08- on. I am having a hard time trying to find that info. THanks for any help.

 

[Zuki]

I don't know about the different spring rates but i can tell you that 06-09 600 forks are gold and the 750 are black. The colour of the 2010 I don't remember and the 2011+ the 600 forks are black and the 750 are gold.

 

[vilago]

get softer springs. Those forks have .95 stock.

:iamwithstupid:

....that is, unless you plan on doing any track day(s), then i think you should save your money.
just dial the adjusters out until it feels right.

Consider this: if you owned an actual GSXR1000 (not just the forks on the SV) would you bother replacing the springs? just trying to clarify my point

 

[D'Ecosse]

Okay, I've been looking through these fork swap threads long enough to make me confused. Can someone just look through this setup and tell me whether or not it will work together? I have a 1st Gen

05 GSXR 1000 Forks
05 GSXR 1000 calipers (black tokico)
05 GSXR 1000 Radial master cylinder
98 SRAD 750 front wheel
98 SRAD 750 rotors (320mm)
98 SRAD axle
SRAD upper and lower triples

Wheel will center correctly and with the 5mm caliper spacers will be correct for the 320mm rotors radially
But you will need 2.5mm rotor spacers to space rotors correct axially - your rotors will be at 134mm spacing on centers (on wheel w/o spacers) but your calipers will be at 139mm spacing; so will require (139-134)/2 spacer (=2.5mm) per side

 

[carpe324]

Excellent, thank you! I'll be going to the hardware store to see if I can find something in stainless to shim them out