Front end conversions

[joshmolloy]

I want to put an upside-down front end on, more for looks than anything else.

What fits? And how tricky is it?

[Riley]

Hi Josh,

Just messaged you on Pb, I may be a little biased but in my opinion the best route available is to install a complete Ducati 748/916/996/998/749/999 front end, this sees a marked improvement in handling and braking peformance. Don't forget that the showa suspension (fitment of Ohlins is also possible with the correct yokes) and Brembo brakes systems are top spec equipment on top spec machinery and perform as such. The overall costs involved may be marginally more expensive than other routes (which do not offer any improvement other than appearances in some cases [Rvf forks particularly]) dependant on spec (gold nitrate or Ohlins forks for example will cost a little more), but the combination of improved brakes and suspension are worth it in my opinion. The best money that can be spent on any bike has to be on the chassis. If you look in the for sale section you will see my own bike being broken, I also have 2 other sets of Ducati forks/braking systems etc in the workshop. Hope this helps, cheers Paul.

[viper_biker]

If you decide to go down the RVF route then PM me as I've a set of mint RVF yokes and the fitting kit for the VFR to RVF conversion with brand new bearings.

[CMSMJ1]

My humble opinion says it is far too much money to spend for looks alone. If you get the performance benefits (and then you need a rear shock...) then fair enough - spend away.

Function over form for me...

[DoktorMandrake]

USD forks do look sweet though...


So how much does a complete Duc front end set one back?

[viper_biker]

My humble opinion says it is far too much money to spend for looks alone. If you get the performance benefits (and then you need a rear shock...) then fair enough - spend away.

Function over form for me...

Sometimes it is about the looks. That's what it was for me. The rest of the bike was pretty much sorted and this was the last piece of what was my little puzzle.

[hunter]

ZXR400 will fit with a bit of work,

[scooble]

over the years, I've just fiddled with my KR1 to the point beyond recognition and now it sports a ZX636 front end.
The conversion was easy, a set of ZXR400L yokes, with the KR1 stem and the whole thing slots straight in.
Anyway, I've lots of bits left over from various experiments, including another complete ZXR400 front end and another set of ZX636 fork (with one bent fork tube).
Is it simply a case of fitting the NC30 stem into the ZXR yokes or is there more to it than that?

[hunter]

I believe you need a spacer made up..

[scooble]

thanks for that, but whats the spacer for?