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new gullwing triples...for modern fork conversion
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i supose its 1 less thing for the new owner to have to do, just bolt it on. not a big deal if u are making all new parts anyways.
i am just curious.
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i'm not understanding, why u wouldn't use the stock KZ stem? with the stock stem u would use the stock KZ bearings.
i supose its 1 less thing for the new owner to have to do, just bolt it on. not a big deal if u are making all new parts anyways.
i am just curious.
the bottom and top clamp r not the same thickness as the stock clamps....I suppose u could machine the stock stem to fit....but if your going to machine it anyway....why not make a new piece?
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Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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You are absolutely right. No point trying to mod the old stem, when u can make a new one.
what is the fork holes diameter?
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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ok i get it.
You are absolutely right. No point trying to mod the old stem, when u can make a new one.
what is the fork holes diameter?
the measurement at the top of the forks is 50mm....and the lower clamping Dia. is 54mm
but the trouble you will have is the spacing between forks....you will probably have to space ...for the wheel and caliper rotor ...being a different brand....I dought they all ahve the same spacing between forks
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the first set is going to pochev14....I am going to make 6 sets....I am going to keep 2 sets so that leaves 4....I am pretty sure I have a set sold...so 3
anyway the best I can do is 600...which will include a head light bracket and bar clamps...as well as the upper lower and stem.
if they all sell I will consider doing another 6 (a 12' piece will make 6 sets)
also I have been approached to build a complete roller for a fellow cannuck...so if that transpires you will see that as well....mr cavanaugh has already been contracted to build the head....so you know it will make some ponies.
as always first come ...you know the rest.
were gonna make the world cool again....one bike at a time!
later boys
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Regards Dale
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Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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I've got no business even considering a set of these but they are gorgeous! Can you refresh us on what front end components they are set up for? GSXR 1000, I think? What years will fit and what parts would we need? I think the entire front wheel, brake, fender, etc... plus the forks would slide right in your triples and we'd be good to go, right?
they will fit any fork with a 50mm upper dia and a 54mm lower dia....the problem you may or may not have if you use something other than a gsxr 1000 (03-07...and im pretty sure 750 forks work as well) is the spacing between the forks...you may have to fab spacers for your wheel and also your calipers.
it may just bolt up ....i just dont know....
hope this helps
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Hello Ben will the new triples fit ZZR 1000 fork tubes
Regards Dale
not sure Dale ....Ive listed the fork dia's....if you could find out the spacing between forks....we could figure it out....Ill go measure the center to center distance and post it here in a bit
50mm top clamp
54mm bottom clamp
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After recently completing a custom rebuild on my MKII I can tell you for sure that customizing parts can get real tricky - and expensive. If you can avoid having to custom fit all those front end components it would be sooo much easier. Once you change one part, it leads to another necessary change, and then another, and so on. It get's crazy, as you know!
Our biggest problem will be the sudden demand on eBay for late GSXR front ends! :laugh:
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Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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