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And another one!
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:28 pm
by White2505
Are the 3en steering stem and yokes fully interchangeable with the 3TJ?
I ask because if I've read correctly the 3en yokes are 41mm compared to the 3tj's 43mm
This would presumably allow me to fit a set of 41mm forks I have my eye on.
Is there any difference in the between fork width?
(i.e would my existing wheel and spacers fit without too much jiggery pokery?)
cheers
Whitey
Re: And another one!
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:07 pm
by Marb
3tj wheels are narrower than the 3EN wheels, so you'd need diffent spacers. But the yokes are interchangeable (sp?)
Re: And another one!
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:52 pm
by Evilchicken0
Are you looking to fit TJ forks and are they standard ???
If so they're non adjustable and you can only fit the TJ's brake calipers - they're not bad ... but not such a significant increase.
ThunderCat front end will drop in though
Re: And another one!
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:32 pm
by White2505
According to a website I've been on the R6 USD forks are 41mm
If so then they should fit the 3en yokes. (unless I've missed something, which is highly likely!)

Re: And another one!
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:06 pm
by cagiva996
Ahem-i have a pair of fully adjustable 41mm thundercat forks,a front wheel,mudguard and master cylinder-nearly every thing else to convert your 3en-dont want a fortune for it all i just need to top up my hybrid2 build fund(and keep she who must be obeyed happy)pm me if your interested.
Re: And another one!
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:34 pm
by White2505
Thanks for the offer.
I actually have a 3tj but I've got the glad eye for a set of usd's :D
Re: And another one!
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:46 pm
by cagiva996
sorry got the wrong end of the stick,but im doing the same with a pair of 3xv r1 forks on my 3tj.ive had the 3tj stem pressed out of its yokes and pressed into the r1 yokes and am using a r1/r6 front wheel-let us know how you get on.i dont think you will find any usd forks that are 41mm most seem to be 50-52mm at the yoke, but keep us posted on your progress
Re: And another one!
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:58 pm
by Evilchicken0
So you've got a 3TJ and you want an USD front end ???
You can't just fit the forks cos the spindle is probably larger. When they say 41mm forks they mean the chrome stanchion at the bottom not where the triple clams are.
but there's this ...
http://www.400greybike.info/newforum/vi ... =17&t=7478" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I think the steering stem is the same from 3en to 3TJ but can't swear it
Re: And another one!
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:14 am
by White2505
Ahhhh bugger, the stantions are 41mm. That's blown that particular idea.
Interesting ducati mod in that thread though. It looks like it uses risers rather than clip ons.
I would prefer to stay yam if possible and ideally nice and modern also.
I'm keeping the zxr400 USD forks as a reserve option if all else fails.
Presumably if you use the r6 yokes with a 3tj stem you lose the steering lock due to the offset ignition lock?
I think the 3tj with a modern R6 usd front end would look awesome. Still I suppose I'd better fix my electrical problem first

Re: And another one!
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:32 am
by Marb
Steering stems of all FZR's are the same and interchangeable IF you use the bottom and top yoke from the same bike!