The thing that would make the most sense would be to get a complete front end including triple tree, forks, brakes and wheel, retrofitting would require a LOT of fab and machine work.
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The problems you'll run into with swapping it is they use different size bearings, which there are kits made for this type of swap, by Allballz. The next thing is you will need the whole front end(forks and triple trees) including the brake system and wheel with the rotors and axle. Unless you have some mad fab skills and can make axle bushings because the late model bikes use hollow larger diameter axle compared to your stock. You will also need the fender unless your not going to use one. I have everything, but the wheel and rotors for sale front a 2007 GSXR750 . One more thing is sport bike don't use a speedometer cable, so you will need something else. Some people just use their smartphone with a speed ap.Last edited by Guest; 05-10-2019, 06:49 PM.Comment
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1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.Comment
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Personal opinion - if you want a modern looking bike then buy a modern looking bike. Some upgrades for safety are no-brainers if they require little major modifications (LED headlights, twinpot brakes, and better tires) but upgrades like what you are asking for only result in major changes to bike.Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
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1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
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If you proceed, you should be aware that you may end up drastically altering the handling, and not necessarily for the better.
Older bikes have more rake angle than modern sport bikes, and to keep the trail numbers reasonable usually have a lot more offset in the triple clamps. (more offset=less trail)
The smaller offset on the modern triple clamp is going to slow down the steering on your bike.
From a functional point of view you'll be better off upgrading what you have (springs and oil, brake kit) rather than slapping on a modern set of forks.'20 Ducati Multistrada 1260S, '93 Ducati 750SS, '01 SV650S, '07 DL650, '01 DR-Z400S, '80 GS1000S, '85 RZ350Comment
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