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johnnymot1:
Hi guys,

I'm trying to revive my efforts to get to work on my FT500s and trying to "catch up" a bit on 2 items. I see thumper stuff no longer lists the larger carb jets reccomended to swap out to.  Am I missing something, or has anyone used and updated source to order those larger jets? Same with the master carb rebuild kit too. Raddacks? (I think) shows the kits as "out of stock", so I'm wondering if there are any alternative resources for the jets and carb rebuild kits.

My other question revolves around specific years of the Hurricane forks that will fit the FT?  I've seen "mid 80's" but is there a specific year range I need to be looking for? I'm guessing the "89 CBR 600" fork fit means just that, the 1989 year only? Part two of this question is about rear wheel swaps too. I seem to not be able to locate the info on that. I'm ready to get the FTs I have going and have a little fun with them!  Any help to jog my memory is appreciated.

J6G1Z:
Don't always trust web-sites to be up to date. Try placing a couple of phone calls for updated information.

ThumperStuff has several items that aren't listed on the site. The jets being one of them. Call Mark & he will set you up. You might as well order a 16-17 tooth countershaft sprocket to go with those new jets.

I believe the CBR info is listed, but it might be in several posts. To the best of my limited knowledge... You are looking for first generation CBR600 Hurricane. I don't know how many years the first generation covers. I think it is 1987-90. I found an '89 for a donor & those parts slide into place. The rear wheel swap info is the same as the front. 1987-90 CBR600 Hurricane rear wheel assembly slides into place. You need every single part that fits on the CBR rear axle. Slide it into the Ascot swingarm & then you need to fabricate a bracket to locate the rear caliper. That's about it.

Good luck
J.

johnnymot1:
Awesome.  I'll give thumper parts a call and check on those.....A good reminder I needed to do that, so much appreciated.

It does sound like a donor bike is the way to go for the items I need as well and the "1st generation" rang a bell for me to see what ranges define those. I think I may have found one not too far away for about $500.  Thanks again for the info and the sprocket info too!

J6G1Z:
Yes, if you can find a whole donor bike you would be better off than trying to piece it together. Then maybe you can part out what's left & make your money back.

J.

johnnymot1:
Agreed on the donor. I finally found your post on the front/rear hurricane rim swap. A great reference. What rear brake bracket and front and rear tire sizes did you end up with on that swap?

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