Front end swap

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Front end swap

11 Feb 2012 18:25

So I have an opportunity to buy either a gsxr600 complete front end or a honda cbr600 complete front end both bikes are from i believe late 90's early 2000's for 100$ a setup.. Has anyone crossbrand swapped before and if so how easy was it ?

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Re: Front end swap

11 Feb 2012 18:34

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Many people here have done modern fork swaps. You forgot to mention what bike you are planning to fit these forks on. It might be as simple as a bearing swap, but more likely you'll need to swap steering stems. If you have access to both pairs of forks, I'd measure the lengths and pick the longest set. Welcome, and Good luck!
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Re: Front end swap

11 Feb 2012 21:12

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What bike are you thinking of putting these front ends on? A bit more info might help.
Lots have done swaps.. I've done a few.

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Re: Front end swap

12 Feb 2012 01:41

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Yes, what they said. Both front ends you mentioned are good candidates for swaps. The later ZX6 and 636 front ends are plentiful and fresh. Complete sets with everything included can be had for $500 with front wheel and tire.

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Re: Front end swap

12 Feb 2012 10:53

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Sorry I forgot to put that its going on an 81 kz750 ltd im going the usual cafe style route and debating on rebuilding my oem forks or just going to a new style.

1981 Kawasaki LTD 750 currently a cafe project running driving (go Figure)..
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Re: Front end swap

12 Feb 2012 12:04

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I have a 78 kz1000 and i put a zx12 front end on

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Re: Front end swap

12 Feb 2012 12:26

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I have a kz650 and would be interested in that too, I already have a Ninja swing arm, modified for dual rear shocks. So I am sure the rear wheel would probably fit nicely.

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Re: Front end swap

12 Feb 2012 15:43

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new to forum and was about to ask this question...will the zx6 and zx636 work on a 77kz1000 and what about the swingarm? Thanks

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Re: Front end swap

13 Feb 2012 12:05

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Yorke, spdygon....

porchev914 wrote: It might be as simple as a bearing swap, but more likely you'll need to swap steering stems... I'd measure the lengths.

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I an tell you for certain the zx7's are too short for the KZ's and the Gpz's as well

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Re: Front end swap

13 Feb 2012 14:40 - 13 Feb 2012 14:43

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in this thread i did a stem swap for boostable so he could put the zx10r (which i believe is the same as the zx636) front end on his bike.

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check the pix.

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