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24 Nov 2009 06:40
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Guys, I finally got my new (old) bike back on the road, I just tuned the 1075 engine and it tears. I put an old kossman swingarm on it and it lays down the nastiest burnout ive ever experienced on a bike. Now it would be really cool if i could stop and maybe handle a lil better! I am considering a fork/front end swap. My objective is to 1. handle btter
2. stop better
3. look better (rake it out just a pinch if possible (in the trees)

I have access to alot of old bike parts etc.... what is the easiest or most convenient swap (direct bolt on or close to) year make and model please. And if possible id love to keep my spoke rims on the bike

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Re: Front End

24 Nov 2009 07:24
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Might help to post what Year/Make/Model bike you have ;)
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Re: Front End

24 Nov 2009 09:27 - 24 Nov 2009 09:28
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freshly converted zx900 trees for a kz.
putting rake in old trees may not be feasible.

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Re: Front End

24 Nov 2009 16:12
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its a 78 kz1000

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Re: Front End

24 Nov 2009 20:00
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rebuild stock one! B)
Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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Re: Front End

25 Nov 2009 10:49
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I have no problem with the stock one. Just thinking a ewer one may be cool. Any recomendations/tips for the rebuild

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Re: Front End

25 Nov 2009 14:58 - 25 Nov 2009 15:11
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Genros wrote:
Guys, I finally got my new (old) bike back on the road, I just tuned the 1075 engine and it tears. I put an old kossman swingarm on it and it lays down the nastiest burnout ive ever experienced on a bike. Now it would be really cool if i could stop and maybe handle a lil better! I am considering a fork/front end swap.

My objective is to
1. handle better
A.gusset frame (all of the following need this as a prerequisite)
B.modern front end (reduces fork flex,rake &trail)
C. modern dual shock, rear end (stiffer arm,better shocks)
D. Mono rear end (reduces frame flex, more,cheaper, shock options )

2. stop better
Modern dual piston cals, and master cyl.

3. look better (rake it out just a pinch if possible (in the trees)
rake will only help a week frame.
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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