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22 Jan 2009 18:08 #259483 by SUZM109R
Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000 was created by SUZM109R
I am puting a gsxr 1000 frontend on my kaw. kz1000 and I need to know what kind of bearing I'm going to need to use. Is one out there can help me with this question???

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22 Jan 2009 18:27 #259488 by PLUMMEN
Replied by PLUMMEN on topic Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000
if you swap the stem from the old triple tree into the gsxr lower you should be able to use kz style bearings i do believe ;)
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22 Jan 2009 19:17 #259493 by SUZM109R
Replied by SUZM109R on topic Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000
The stem from the kz triple tree can be remove out that hole?

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22 Jan 2009 20:02 #259514 by PLUMMEN
Replied by PLUMMEN on topic Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000
grind the weld off the bottem and become buddys with a machinist! :laugh:
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22 Jan 2009 20:06 #259517 by trianglelaguna
Replied by trianglelaguna on topic Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000
yeah there are a shitload a threads all ready with pics on how the guys grind the weld off and press em out and reset em on all kinna front ends....then they cover wether the dif ones clear the header,slap the tank sides....ect...ect....do a search under front end swaps...peace
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22 Jan 2009 22:50 #259549 by SUZM109R
Replied by SUZM109R on topic Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000
THANKS,I DONE GRIND THE BOTTOM WELD OF STEM AND GOT IT OUT.
NOW WAITING FOR THE OTHER FRONTEND. THANKS AGAIN

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22 Jan 2009 22:51 #259550 by SUZM109R
Replied by SUZM109R on topic Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP ALSO. DONE GOT THE STEM OUT.

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23 Jan 2009 07:53 #259585 by 531blackbanshee
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you got any pics of this project up yet?we are pretty needy when it comes to pics around here.:P
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