Fireblade 1996 front end

StormyRob · Post by **StormyRob** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 7:10 pm

I'm posting this here incase someone is interested in the front end.
I do not have one for sale but I did find one.

I asked him how much for yokes brakes and forks and he said £150 which is dirt cheap.

Just posting this in an effort to inform! If the seller turns out to be a tool don't hold me responsible.
Also of this post doesn't fall within rules please delete.

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Seeker 77 · Post by **Seeker 77** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 7:46 pm

Just messaged him, the price has gone up to £225! Still a bargain for someone

Seeker 77 · Post by **Seeker 77** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 7:48 pm

And the fork seals need doing

StormyRob · Post by **StormyRob** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:07 pm

Mate

If you definitely want it and are happy to trust him you can probably have

Forks
Yokes
Clipons
Front fender

£150

StormyRob · Post by **StormyRob** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:13 pm

You don't need the wheel discs or calipers mate

Definitely worth 225 though.

Very cheap at that

Seeker 77 · Post by **Seeker 77** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:44 pm

Ah ok, didn't know that. I know Yodi from Gixerjunkies days, nearly bought a Gixxer 750 from him a while back. Wanted the wheel and spindle as well though as it looks nice

StormyRob · Post by **StormyRob** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:44 pm

Just for clarity folks

While this is still for sale £240 will get you

Clipons
Forks
Yokes
Front fender
Front wheel
Discs
Calipers

He does have quite a bit of interest apparently and I believe him but 240 for the whole front is decent.

lloydie · Post by **lloydie** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:46 pm

Depends on what year it is if you want to use the storms wheel and discs .
94-97 ,other years you will need to find other wheels and disc

StormyRob · Post by **StormyRob** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:52 pm

It's 96 lloydie

Mellis can you pm me?

Seeker 77 · Post by **Seeker 77** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 9:07 pm

Does the spindle fit too?

Stephan · Post by **Stephan** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 4:56 am

mellis wrote:Does the spindle fit too?

Yes, you just need new spacers.

I did this swap. Difference is really small, and if you keep stock internals and springs, it is almost useless. Next stage is to upgrade lower triples for better one, making this setup really up to date. Only advantage is adjustable compression.

Send stock forks to Roger D and you will see what is making the difference.

If I do it again:
1. I would upgrade internals - Roger, or new fully adjutable cartridges from Andreani
2. New CNC triples - my works really well and does the difference

Post by **sirch345** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:00 pm

Stephan wrote:Send stock forks to Roger D and you will see what is making the difference.

+ 1 on that.

Another advantage with the blade forks besides compression adjustment is, they are thicker 43mm dia. stanchions against the Storms 41mm, so should be more rigid.

To get the best from either, they need to be reworked for your specifications IE. body weight and style of riding road/race,

Chris.

Stephan · Post by **Stephan** » Fri Feb 12, 2016 4:50 am

45 mm, but with the same crappy one bolt steel lower triples

I think 41 is fine when the rest is sorted.

Post by **sirch345** » Fri Feb 12, 2016 10:03 pm

Stephan wrote:45 mm, but with the same crappy one bolt steel lower triples I think 41 is fine when the rest is sorted.

Ah my mistake, that's even better

I agree with the single bolt on the lower triples, twin bolts much better,

Chris.

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