Help with drag bike chassis.

[masher81]

Hello, I picked up a drag bike chassis a few weeks ago. I was hoping to get it put together for next season. I was wondering if anyone would recommend which forks to use on the bike. Along with wheel selection. Here is a link to some pictures.

http://imgur.com/a/edq9F

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[el Camexican]

You have lots of options, but what do you want (conventional or inverted?) and what do you want to spend? The old 750/1100 forks were pretty clean and easy to lower if you want to go low budget. If you want to spend a few bucks and go with something lighter but conventional Kosman and PMFR made a version of drag forks that you may be able to find on eBay or sites like dragbike.com

On the high end Track Dynamics made (maybe they still do) a set of light weight inverts for drag bikes, or you could convert to newer GSXR forks like I did on my pro street GS. The brakes are amazing, but they aren't as light as any of the drag specific forks I mentioned and I don't know if a thin 18" rim is available.

[masher81]

Thank you for the reply!. What year GSXR forks did you use? Do you have pictures of your bike?

[Guest]

If I remember correctly 1988 GSXR 1100 front end is a direct bolt on.
As far as wheels go pick your style. Wheels ain't cheap.

[rapidray]

Masher, I race & build them. Call me at 714-356-7845 and I will be glad to help you.
Ray.

[el Camexican]

Thank you for the reply!. What year GSXR forks did you use? Do you have pictures of your bike?

03/04 GSXR 1000. There is info on the conversion in the GS Owners section under 1983 GS1100ES, but call Rapidray before you pick one

[rapidray]

All the oil cooled GSXR front ends bolt right on. The water cooled up to 95 go on also.
Ray.

[masher81]

Thanks for the reply's. I will be giving you a call Ray.