What front end to go for?

[IanM63]

Ok, I need a front end for my 900, what do you recommend?

I'm looking for modern (ish), 3.5inch three spoke rim, not fussed if it's USD or not. Which models are long enough? Fit easier etc..

[steve bowdler]

http://www.z1ownersclub.co.uk/forum/vie ... ight=forks

http://www.z1ownersclub.co.uk/forum/vie ... ight=forks

Have a read of these threads may give you some idea

[IanM63]

Thanks for that Steve. Some good info there.

[sanderz]

http://www.z1ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17077&highlight=forks

http://www.z1ownersclub.co.uk/forum/vie ... ight=forks

Have a read of these threads may give you some idea

Valuble info there

Think anything can be 'made to fit' but at what consequence - as mentioned in those posts, ie limited lock, altering rake/ trail which could lead to billet yokes etc.
Down to budget in my book and i would favour 'right way up' forks and look for a complete front end if possable - forks, yolks, wheel and discs.
This can save a lot of adapting / running around for parts.

I've FZR Genesis forks / yolks on my Z1 - 41mm dia, length is 780mm approx to spindle, yolks have different bearings to suit frame but steering lock is errr 'limited'

Hope this gives you some ideas

[sanderz]

Thought these could be of use to yer as well -

http://www.oldskoolperformance.com/foru ... =10&t=1659

Fork lengths sizes shown

http://www.z1ownersclub.co.uk/forum/vie ... hp?t=20498

Bearing dia for headstock.

[750steve]

Im gonna be using ER6 forks (RWU items) on a Z650 build. The forks are about the same length as the std ones on the 650. I'll have to pres the stem out & bush it out to fit the ER6 Triple Clamps