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Got some Zuki Srad forks- will they work?
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Anybody know anyhthing about this?
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So the tire is taller- it looks like it won't bottom out against the triple clamp or anything.
I am making my own top clamp from a plate of 6061 T-6 Aluminum- and use the Z1 neck stem in it's entirety.
I have even been thinking of making the lower triple clamp as well- and giving it the same offset as the Z1.
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Early GSXRs with "conventional" forks had 18" wheels. Because they are so short compared to the KZ, they do reduce the trail making handling quicker, but the triple clamps have less offset than the KZs, so the trail isn't reduced as much as it would be shortening a KZ front end an equal amount. If making your own triple clamps, I would suggest keeping the offset the same as the GSXR clamps so the trail isn't reduced too much.
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Yes- they are USD forks. I also have a set of GSXer1000 USD forks coming.
I want to keep the front looking as stock as possible with the USD forks- like they made USD forks in 1975 LOL
I am undecided on whether to run the GS 1100 E swing arm and a 160mm tire, or use the ZX6 swing arm and a 180-200mm tire,
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I think I will leave the lower triple then- it doesn't come too close to the tank at lock to lock when turned?
Yes- they are USD forks. I also have a set of GSXer1000 USD forks coming.
I want to keep the front looking as stock as possible with the USD forks- like they made USD forks in 1975 LOL
I am undecided on whether to run the GS 1100 E swing arm and a 160mm tire, or use the ZX6 swing arm and a 180-200mm tire,
I trimmed the fork stop on the frame to work with the stops on the GSXR triple clamp so the forks don't hit the tank, but the amount of lock is reduced due to the diameter of the forks and less offset in the triple clamps. No, it isn't an ideal setup but it works.
I saw vcrider's project the other night. He's using a GS1100 swingarm and it looks perfect for a two shock frame. If I didn't have a Unitrac bike, I would be looking for a GS1100 swingarm myself.
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