Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000

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Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000

22 Jan 2009 18:08
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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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Re: Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000

22 Jan 2009 18:27
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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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Re: Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000

22 Jan 2009 19:17
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The stem from the kz triple tree can be remove out that hole?

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Re: Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000

22 Jan 2009 20:02
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grind the weld off the bottem and become buddys with a machinist! :laugh:
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Re: Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000

22 Jan 2009 20:06
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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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Re: Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000

22 Jan 2009 22:50
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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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Re: Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000

22 Jan 2009 22:51
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THANKS FOR YOUR HELP ALSO. DONE GOT THE STEM OUT.

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Re: Putting A gsxr 1000 frontend on a kaw kz 1000

23 Jan 2009 07:53
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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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