Which more modern front end for my Z1000A1 ??

[evans]

Hi All
Further to my various posts about trying to identify the forks on my z1000A1, I am planning to replace the rear wheel with a bandit 600, which I have, as this will fit into the mechamex swinging arm on the bike. With that in mind what would you suggest that I put at the front end that would compliment this and would fit the hand made yolks which take 36mm diam upper tubes ?

Any input much appreciated.

Cheers

Chris

[garyd]

I don't think you'll find anything modern that has 36mm forks.

Even in the 80s that would have been considered puny.

You probably know but theusual upgrades are ZX9r, ZRX or Zephyr forks.

[marve114]

I've used bandit 1200 front end in mine

[Pigford]

I've used bandit 1200 front end in mine

Good choice - decent kit - plentiful (cheap) & good brakes (4-pot calipers)

[evans]

Thanks. Looking at doing the same, using a bandit front end.
Any significant mods needed ?

Cheers

Chris

[Charlie]

If you buy a complete front end, you will be looking at swapping over the steering stem from your existing triple tree setup to the bandit setup, adapting the ignition switch and clocks to fit the new yokes, probably altering the lock stops to stop the new forks hitting the tank on full lock. It'd be wise to drop new steering bearings in while it's all off too.

[evans]

Thanks for the info. I am seriously thinking about going for this idea. So I need the full triple tree from the bandit.

Cheers Chris