Suspension upgrade questions

Well...where the heck to begin?
I know...Here's what I PLAN on doing,and what I'd LIKE to see happen,THIS winter...
(scrathing the surface,at this point)
What I've got so far...2000 ZRX1100 swinger and shocks.
Front forks are on their way as well.(also 2000 ZRX1100)
What I need to know,is...
I've been thinking about getting a set of ZZR1200 wheels,and all of the brake components from ZZR1200.com(He's in Canada,and the price is hard to beat for brand new stuff),BUT...what is compatable,and what will not work,as far as brake calipers that will mount to the ZRX1100 forks.WILL the ZZR1200 calipers mount?
What about axle size differences...are there any between the 2 bikes?
The wheels from the ZZR1200 come with the rotors,so I'm pretty sure that I would have to go with the ZZR calipers as well,BUT...will they mount to the forks that I already have?
Now these are only a FEW of the questions that I have at this point,and I will have more...trust Me.
I've also posted on the ZRX forum,where I'm a Member,but I also know that there are a few Members HERE,that have done some pretty serious suspension upgrades...help! LOL
Thanks Gang

Sandy-

I sent a request for dimensions on the ZZR brake parts. I will post when/if I hear back from them. Basically asked for radius to pad centers from mount point centers, Axial offset from mount points, mount point spacing, mount point thickness. That's about all one needs to see if they will fit.

-Duck

well,Duck...What can I say,except...don't hold Your breath,Bud.
I waited for days,to hear back from Him.Maybe He's that busy...don't know.:whistle:
Thanks for the reply,Bud.

Well I heard back. Seems he doesn't own any calipers...I'm just gonna put mine in my pocket and take to bike nite at local bar this Thursday. I'm sure someone will let me measure their bike if a zzr shows up...Think I might post to zzr forum too. see if anyone there would mind measuring. They are nice looking wheels and I'd certainly like to have dual pistion front calipers on the GPz if they will fit.


-Duck

That's a good idea,Duck.
Hey...if You can...post a pic or 2,and also any info You can get,ok...thanks Bud.

You can make an adapter to mount the calipers to the forks (if needed), just need a piece of aluminum, hacksaw, drill, and a file

Duck wrote:

Well I heard back. Seems he doesn't own any calipers...I'm just gonna put mine in my pocket and take to bike nite at local bar this Thursday. I'm sure someone will let me measure their bike if a zzr shows up...Think I might post to zzr forum too. see if anyone there would mind measuring. They are nice looking wheels and I'd certainly like to have dual pistion front calipers on the GPz if they will fit.


-Duck

Something I've started to look into is going with a single ventilated full floating front rotor and a six piston caliper to both improve braking and shed some weight, especially unsprung weight. I will be keeping the original forks (modified) and stock wheel.

steell wrote:

You can make an adapter to mount the calipers to the forks (if needed), just need a piece of aluminum, hacksaw, drill, and a file

Steell...can You give Me some more info on that,Bud?
And of course,pics if You have any?
Thanks Bud...every little bit helps.
If I knew of a set of wheels for sale,that would also be a big help,so I would KNOW what I have to do,to get them matched to the brake components.(or vice-versa)

Hi There,
heres a few pics of how I adapted 4 pot nissans to my Z650b2 forks. Hope it helps, works good Ive been using them like this since 2000.
Cheers
Dave

Post edited by: Dave Sloan, at: 2005/11/21 05:49

Sorry had a few problems posting the pics.

Post edited by: Dave Sloan, at: 2005/11/21 05:50

Sandy-

Did you look into using the zrx forks and tree? Curious as to stem OD on tree and if it will fit. Also curious as to ZRX swing arm width at pivot.

I may be measuring a bunch of stuff Thursday, Will need to get an orange vest to wear over my bubba shirt, an alumminm clipboard, and a big badge

-Duck

Hey Dave Sloan, care to share more info (and pix) on the sanitary wheel/brake swap you are running there? And what's the back look like?