Author Topic: so what forks do i want? (Read 3413 times)

its840 · « **on:** January 12, 2007, 01:04:17 PM »

ok 99 b6 im gonna swap out the front end.. what fits..
ive read the gsxr fit well... but what yrs? and what all do or will i need.. the forks(duh) trip trees??? will the brakes mount right up?? will i need a dif axel? how bout the fender?? will the bandit fender work?? or do i need gixxer fender??? ordering parts asap.. i need my bike back...

Earth Brown · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2007, 02:31:08 PM »

Quote from: "its840"

ok 99 b6 im gonna swap out the front end.. what fits..
ive read the gsxr fit well... but what yrs? and what all do or will i need.. the forks(duh) trip trees??? will the brakes mount right up?? will i need a dif axel? how bout the fender?? will the bandit fender work?? or do i need gixxer fender??? ordering parts asap.. i need my bike back...

Maybe I am naive, but dont they sell progressive springs for the b6???

And does the b6 have a preload and dampning adjustment on the top of the forks?? If so, progressive springs and good oil should be sufficient imho....

K

its840 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2007, 02:31:58 PM »

that would work but my forks are bent so i need to replace it all

its840 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2007, 02:35:33 PM »

the bike shop has NOS forks but they want 900 for them.... screw that im tryin to do all this for about 4 maybe 5 and i realyy dont even wanta spent that....

ive found gixer 600/750 front end on ebay including trip tree for bout 300... then after i get clip ons and try to figure out how to mount brakes if they dont bolt right up... im looking at about 400 (not including the brake mounting)
and then i still have to replace the front tire after that....

i have a new rear suspention my cousin sellin me for dirt cheap (ill get into that one latter)

so.........................

Earth Brown · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2007, 02:36:03 PM »

Quote from: "its840"

that would work but my forks are bent so i need to replace it all

Yeah, i am an ass..... I just read your last thread....

Call Arkport Suzuki in Arkport NY, ask for "John" he is the owner. Ask him if he has a parts b6. Or once you figure out what other bikes fit....he has TONS AND TONS of used bikes in turned in form, that he will sometimes part out....

K

its840 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2007, 02:37:05 PM »

kewl does he have a webpage?? or just phone?

Red01 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 12, 2007, 03:38:34 PM »

You probably didn't think to look in the 250/400 FAQ, but there's a fork swap thread in there that applies to ALL Bandits.

http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=197

its840 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2007, 03:40:56 PM »

Quote from: "Red01"

You probably didn't think to look in the 250/400 FAQ, but there's a fork swap thread in there that applies to ALL Bandits.

http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=197

lol no..... but im about to..... i figured the 250/400 where totaly diff... thanks!!!!!

Red01 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2007, 06:35:18 PM »

Well, you wouldn't want to use the 250/400 forks, but they are the same overall length and use the same length steering stem as the 600/1200, so the GSXR swap info works across the full Bandit range.

kevinfromrex · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2007, 02:36:47 PM »

200-250$ will get you a nice set of late model forks off ebay with triple trees, and no brakes (and no discs they usually stay with the wheel). It may take you a couple auctions but there are calipers sold seperately. Your budget will get you all you need.