ZX10 fork swap
10-05-2014, 10:18 PM
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ZX10 fork swap
So slowly moving forward with my zx10 fork swap. Got the fork legs and swapped in new seals & oil.
Next step is triples. The sticky thread doesnt cover cbr600rr triples but TMK they are the same width as the stockers(?). I think I can use my stock wheel but dont know where to find specs.
Anyone able to throw some light on this? I have the 600rr brakes as well.
Next step is triples. The sticky thread doesnt cover cbr600rr triples but TMK they are the same width as the stockers(?). I think I can use my stock wheel but dont know where to find specs.
Anyone able to throw some light on this? I have the 600rr brakes as well.
10-06-2014, 02:19 AM
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Watching this with interest.
Here in Oz all the standard fork swaps are drug money(Too expensive)
Zx 10 forks are cheap compared to CBR GSXR or R1.
I want a USD front end with bigger brakes and a top mount steering damper, but the Scotsman in me says too many $$$$
This mod for me is more about aesthetics as my bike handles great with all that I have done to the suspension!
Here in Oz all the standard fork swaps are drug money(Too expensive)
Zx 10 forks are cheap compared to CBR GSXR or R1.
I want a USD front end with bigger brakes and a top mount steering damper, but the Scotsman in me says too many $$$$
This mod for me is more about aesthetics as my bike handles great with all that I have done to the suspension!
10-06-2014, 07:36 AM
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Kenmoore, that is pretty much why I went this way. The ZX10 shares forks with the 636 but 10 parts are hugely cheaper for some reason. I had the mechanic for my race school rebuild them to my specs.
Bought the forks with lower triple for $169 SHIPPED!. I plan to use cbr600rr triples which are pricey but should save me the $2-300 a new front wheel would cost.
I already have 600rr brakes ready to bolt up. Then gotta maybe use apex riser bars.
Already swapped a 1000rr whole front end of my other vtr but it wasnt cheap and I didnt have a 6 month old son at the time.
Bought the forks with lower triple for $169 SHIPPED!. I plan to use cbr600rr triples which are pricey but should save me the $2-300 a new front wheel would cost.
I already have 600rr brakes ready to bolt up. Then gotta maybe use apex riser bars.
Already swapped a 1000rr whole front end of my other vtr but it wasnt cheap and I didnt have a 6 month old son at the time.
10-14-2014, 02:34 PM
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10-14-2014, 05:44 PM
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AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!
Thanks Mikstr! Was hoping you'd swoop in!
I really needed that. I have been slightly insane for the past 6 months since I made it to my mid 40s then became a dad. No sleep, etc.
Very much appreciated.
Thanks Mikstr! Was hoping you'd swoop in!
I really needed that. I have been slightly insane for the past 6 months since I made it to my mid 40s then became a dad. No sleep, etc.
Very much appreciated.
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