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I am thinking about checking out inverted forks for my 81 GS450L. My question is, can I take the stock forks and just flip them? Or do i need to find a gixxer with inverted to swap it over?
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Steve
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Thanks for asking the question, but I will just try to say this politely, ... :-k
If you think you can simply turn the forks upside down, you might not want to be working on your bike.
You need to have at least a basic idea of how thing operate before you start modifying. Your current forks work because the oil that is used for damping is in the bottom of the tubes. If you turn them over, the oil will still be at the bottom, but the parts that NEED the oil will be at the top. Also consider that the triple clamps that hold your forks are sized for the upper tubes. The only way to turn the forks over will be to have the tubes rising above the clamps. Finally, consider what is going to hold the wheel in place. The axle clamp will be at the top.
Bottom line: you will need proper forks, along with the triple clamps that will hold them.
What do you hope to accomplish with this modification? If you are trying to improve handling, there are much cheaper ways to do this. If you are going for a "look", this is likely not a cheap project, I hope the "look" is worth it.
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If you think you can simply turn the forks upside down, you might not want to be working on your bike.
You need to have at least a basic idea of how thing operate before you start modifying. Your current forks work because the oil that is used for damping is in the bottom of the tubes. If you turn them over, the oil will still be at the bottom, but the parts that NEED the oil will be at the top. Also consider that the triple clamps that hold your forks are sized for the upper tubes. The only way to turn the forks over will be to have the tubes rising above the clamps. Finally, consider what is going to hold the wheel in place. The axle clamp will be at the top.
Bottom line: you will need proper forks, along with the triple clamps that will hold them.
What do you hope to accomplish with this modification? If you are trying to improve handling, there are much cheaper ways to do this. If you are going for a "look", this is likely not a cheap project, I hope the "look" is worth it.
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I'm thinking about doing a similar thing but not with the forks. I'm thinking about making a front wheel drive GS. Can anyone tell me if all I have to do is switch wheels from front to back and run the chain to the front wheel?
(Steve, I think you got suckered)
(Steve, I think you got suckered)
Yeah, all you gotta do is turn the stator and sprocket covers over 180 degrees but you'll probably need to get a different chain.
Shoot cowboy, if you put the handlebars on the back of the seat & change the drive wheel to the front, you will still have a rear wheel drive, It'll just be running backards instead of frontards. I can't believe you couldn't see that.
But if you put the handlebars (notice I didn't say move the forks or triple tree) on the back of the seat so that you turn around, the drive wheel is already in the front at that point, right? 
Steering would be fun but hey, why not have a different style every now and then:lol:
But ultimately yes you are right and was my point originally. Tried to be a little funnier than what you thought I should be
Steering would be fun but hey, why not have a different style every now and then:lol:
But ultimately yes you are right and was my point originally. Tried to be a little funnier than what you thought I should be
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Steve
GS Whisperer
Ya never know, Norm. :-k
I looked back through Tinker's other (few) posts, he seemed to have some valid questions and concerns.
I tried to politely explain that his idea was not all that simple. There might have been some "suckering" involved, but I am also trying to educate before switching to ridicule mode. :-\\\
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Well the good thing, is now I can just post upside down pictures of the regular forks I want to sell and make more money.
Seriously I still have a complete set of '07 GSXR 750 forks, triples and brakes that I'm willing to sell if he really want to do this.
Seriously I still have a complete set of '07 GSXR 750 forks, triples and brakes that I'm willing to sell if he really want to do this.
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Perhaps, but there sure are a lot of inquisitive morons! ��
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TinkersCustom
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Yeah I confess. I dont know jack *@%^$*@%^$*@%^$*@%^$ about forks or suspension. Thanks for explaining it politely guys. So the answer would be to redo the entire front end if i want inverted forks, possibly even the treestem (i thinks thats what its called). I think if i found a similar diameter treestem and suspension off a gixxer with inverted forks, i thought it might work. maybe im still being retarded?
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ruuuude lol
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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.
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FYI: There is such a thing as a two wheel drive motorbike. I think Rokon is the biggest maker, and they've been around since at least the '70's.
