CBR front end on 750 katana '83 (european)

[Anonymous]

Hi all - nice forum you have here. I'm sorry I didn't find it long ago.

My old kat needs an upgrade of its running gear, and I've been told that I can use a CBR600 front end (I prefere this solution over the GSXR front).
Has anyone in this forum done this before me? I really want to know exactly what to look for on eBay, since I don't have the time, money and skills to do a lot of modding.

Please let me know if anyone can help me out on this,

Thanks

Studen 8)

[Dink]

As I understand it from other people the CBR front end bolts almost straight in, the best years to look for are 93 to 98.
Dink

[Anonymous]

Thanks Dink - nice to hear that it should be a smooth swap. Do you have any details on, why these years are to prefere?


Studen

[Dink]

fork leg lengths.
Dink

[Anonymous]

Roger

[80gs1000e]

Just curious but, how come no GSXR front?

[Anonymous]

Hmm, good question. I spend a lot of time on eBay finding a good price but nothing happend. Then I fell in love the cbr rims and heard about some people who had done it. I also had the impression that the cbr parts would be cheaper, but now I'm not so sure anymore....


Studen

[Anonymous]

Back again..
Dink you knew someone who had some experience with this? I think I know what to go for when it comes to the front, but the rear seemd to be a problem. I'd like to fit a cbr600 5inch in the standard swinger, but I'm told the sprocket hits the swing-arm. Do you know anyhing about this? I was thinking of using a 4.5inch instead, but need to make sure that it will fit?

Where can I hook up with some people who have done this trick? I got the impression you know some?

Thanks

Studen

[Anonymous]

cbr fork

Hello

Check out the web page www.oldskoolsuzuki_info its a web page in the UK. I do know for sure that someone has done this swap with good success. Just go to the search mode after u register with the site.

Good luck, Arhcie