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Race tech springs and emulators vs progressive springs for FT500 front shocks

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johnnymot1:
I'm actually going to pick up that CBR1000 front end and front wheel. The owner doesn't need them as he pulled them off his CBR he modified, and it's a good deal for me too, to get the entire front end, brakes/discs/calipers/MC, and front wheel. Now I just need to make an all balls order for the correct bearings and find a rear wheel to match.  Looking forward to moving forward on my "hurricane sprung and wheeled" ascot project!

As for Cafe Racer TV, they could get just a little more technical on some of what they are doing, but it does give some good ideas from time to time. Just waiting for the day they discover the FT500.

J6G1Z:

Know that the steering stem on the CBR1000 front end is probably longer than what is needed for the Ascot frame. I don't know that this is true, but I'm fairly certain that's what you'll find. I don't know how you would go about shortening the steering stem or if it will have enough thread at the top. You will have to mock it up & go from there.

Should be a very nice addition! Now you will have to find a rear wheel from a first generation CBR600 Hurricane. Again, you want the whole thing. Everything that fits on the rear axle including the spacers, brake caliper mount & caliper.

Good luck
J.

johnnymot1:
I think that's a possibility too, since I haven't done my homework to research and compare dimensions, stem lengths etc... Looks like there are some good resources out there on compatibility, swaps etc from those links you provided earlier, so I hope I can start there. From there I'm hoping I can find a local machine shop with some resources and knowledge. Most of the guys making these fork swaps either are a machinist or have access to a machine shop and the expert knowledge to go with the equipment. I think it will be worth it in the end.

Definitely keeping an eye out for an entire rear wheel too, as it is a must with that front end.

J6G1Z:
I'm very interested in learning what you find out when you mock it up. Most of those aluminum spar frame sport-bikes, have a large steering neck with a long steering stem. I'm thinking that too long is better than too short. You will probably need to press the steering stem out of the lower triple clamp. Cut the bottom off to the correct length & then press it back into the triple clamp again. It's kind of scary to know that most of those stems are just a press fit.

When approaching a machine shop, try to speak directly to the owner. When explaining your project, make sure that you quietly inform the owner that you will be paying with cash & don't need a receipt. Often they will make you a better deal that way.

J.

johnnymot1:
Finally got the CBR1000 front end on the way. Once I get it, mock up and see what needs to be done, I will document, photograph and post. The set I picked up already has race tech springs in the set up, so that should be nice too.

Looking forward to getting it on the bike along with the rear.

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