Fork Conversion

bigrich · Post by **bigrich** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:55 am

HI,

Does anybody have any recommendations on what forks fit from other bikes? Also is it an easy job to do?

Thanks!

beckster · Post by **beckster** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:48 pm

Have a look at this link,it should tell you all you need to know.

http://www.vtwo.demon.co.uk/firestorm/bladeforks.htm

or blade 929 upsidedowners will fit in with some work(what i have)but you'll need everything from the front of that bike,front wheel,brake calipers,front forks and top/bottom yolks,also you'll need some new bars such as heli-bars or converti-bars

alan · Post by **alan** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:28 pm

Also gsxr 1000 k1 k2/750 k5 forks work but with some modding to fit.

bigrich · Post by **bigrich** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:38 pm

Thanks lads ill keep an eye out for any of the above!

alan · Post by **alan** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:46 pm

Theres alot more work tobe done on the gsxr 750 as the stem needs machining down to fit the storm as Beckster said keep to one manufacturer as the swap will be so much easier.If your on a budget i would recommend early blade straight swap,or more money 929/954/ or cbr 1000rr

bigrich · Post by **bigrich** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:55 pm

Yeah im thinking more of an early blade swap!

mik_str · Post by **mik_str** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 3:56 pm

According to some of the gents on the Superhawkforum, the RC-51 (SP-1/SP_2) front end is the easiest of the USD forks to use (same length). If you do a search on that site there is a wealth of info about the conversion. Hope this helps

cheers

bigrich · Post by **bigrich** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:03 pm

Cheers ill look into it

Squiffythewombat · Post by **Squiffythewombat** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:35 pm

Ok this is most likelly the stupidest question ive ever asked but ive been reading up on this recently!

My fork seals have blown (yes yes too many monos) and will need doing, ive read several posts where the user writes about how a frontend from an early blade is a straight swap (bar an axle and spacers) and that the currant VTR end can be sold for the same price as the blade thus making it a free mod?

Also dont ZXR750 forks drop straight in? i believe they are USD's too???? If so has anybody got any info or comments on them? Ive ridden the ZXRs and always liked the front end BUT they were so front end heavy wheelies were a mission! As i love wheelies so much i dont want to be adding lots of weight to the front end!

sorry for the length post/HJ

beckster · Post by **beckster** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:55 pm

No upside down forks will fit straight into the storm yolks,you will need to buy at a minimum the top/bottom yolks to match the forks.The easiest upgrade would be the older blade forks that are the same size as the storm forks.

alan · Post by **alan** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:05 pm

mik_str wrote:According to some of the gents on the Superhawkforum, the RC-51 (SP-1/SP_2) front end is the easiest of the USD forks to use (same length). If you do a search on that site there is a wealth of info about the conversion. Hope this helps

cheers

Oh yes forgot about the sp

bigrich · Post by **bigrich** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:52 pm

The link above refers to 96/97 forks, if i got a set of forks from a 95 900rr would they fit straight in or would I need to get all the extra stuff (spindle, spacers etc etc)

Thanks!

beckster · Post by **beckster** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:35 pm

I'm nearly certain '97/'98 blade forks fit straight in but you need to use a cbr 600 5 spoke wheel with axle and spacers(the blade wheel is only a sixteen inch wheel) also meaning you need an rrx blade rear wheel to match the front,but this fits straight in with the storm axle and spacers.

bigrich · Post by **bigrich** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:13 pm

More work than i was thinking and more cost! Does just changing the springs and oil do much for you? Just looking at options!

Beckster cheers for all the help on this much appreciated!

beckster · Post by **beckster** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:26 pm

Changing the springs for ones more suited to your weight and riding style will certainly be an improvement over stock springs also putting a heavier fork oil in should bring things under control a bit more.
For springs your talking Â£60 and fork oil isn't expensive at all,also factor in new fork seals and the labour if you aren't capable yourself,all in at a ball park figure of Â£150.
Your other option is to have your forks rogered at revolution racing,he will customise the forks to you and does a ride in ride out service as far as i know,all that for Â£250