New front end options?

[jeremys73]

Question. If I go with an R1 front, would it be best to just get the whole front end. Forks, wheel, brakes all together? Like this one on eBay

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Question. If I go with an R1 front, would it be best to just get the whole front end. Forks, wheel, brakes all together? Like this one on eBay

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That's what I did. Make sure the triples you buy have the correct spacing for the fork tubes that way the rotors/calipers line up and you can use the wheel spacers that come with the front end and not have to piss around with customs spacers for anything.

I found a complete front end with wheel, forks, triples, calipers, rotors, master cylinder, brake lines, fender, for a decent price. Then, I picked up a set of custom triples and got a whole new front end cheaper than a COO conversion that uses the OEM wheel and calipers.

Plan on changing the fork springs in the USD's.

 

[jeremys73]

Where did you get your triples at?

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[jeremys73]

And would you say that's about the best front end as far as availability price performance etc

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And would you say that's about the best front end as far as availability price performance etc

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Performance wise, I don't think you can go wrong with forks off of any modern litre bike. I doubt you would be disappointed with GSXR 1K forks vs. R1 vs Busa....

Price is going to depend on what you can find. I would base my choice off of price. I wanted a set of '08+ GSXR 1000 forks. I've heard they have monobloc radial calipers and better handling than other USD forks but I couldn't find them for an amount I was willing to spend. I ended up with a set of Gen2 busa forks just because the price was right.

My triples came from billet bike bits. They are in the UK. They sell on eBay US. Do a search for vmax thug triple. These are made to allow you to slide the forks down as much as 2" . Plus, you can add extensions (1" or 2") to get the forks closer to stock length.

 

[Rollie]

I'm guessing a excellent front end would make the Maxx feel like a completely different ride??

+ better shocks & a braced / notched swing arm.

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[Evil-Seed]

Setups we're testing currently:
91-93 FZR1000
94-96 YZX750R
02-03 R1
04-07 R1
05 (and whatever years are the same) R6 - This setup is for sure one we can rule out
99-07 Hayabusa
06-10 ZX14

I am also trying to look for other setups that might work too. The later FJR and Concours 1400 are both viable options. A friend had a Suzuki Maruader that had nice long inverteds so might get a set of them to look at as well. There are other Yamaha's like the FZ1, and Super Tenere (though I think there is too much travel in those). I even like the KTM stuff and Buell.

Come on Sean...please tell me your set up is now available. I have R1 brakes and an R1 front end would be nice.

 

[Rollie]

Come on Sean...please tell me your set up is now available. I have R1 brakes and an R1 front end would be nice.

He has been known to do R-1 Chrome front forks & triples !

 

[Redbone]

I'll probably end up with a new front end someday but for now I'll make do with Carrozzeria wheels/ radials, aluminum motor mounts, 3" stretched/ braced swingarm. Even this setup is lightyears from where I began from with a completely stock bike in '07.
Thus far, I have paid a hefty penance to the vile furry creature know as the mod monkey and this thread is a further testament to his insidious machinations in store for Redbone.

 

[one2dmax]

Patience! I am trying to keep this as simple and as low cost as possible.

 

[snakecharmr]

Well I have a complete Gen 1 Busa front end! Now time to start shopping for the rest.. Any one have recomendations for triples? Going on an 85 if that makes a difference.