Fork Swap with Radial brakes on an S2R...w/pic!

[RBX]

I am going to upgrade my forks with some adjustable gixxer ones. I believe the gixxer forks take a 310mm rotor(320mm with adapter). Any one have any suggestions on how to change the rotor on the S2R to a 320mm? Really it seems i could buy some really expensive full floating 320mm's, but is there any other way... like used Jap rotor and carriers that will fit?

Thanks,
RB
PAge two has the pic!
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[lung]

interesting concept. I'll be watching this thread..

[terrapete]

RBX

GSXR rotors are 300mm. Your S2R 800 has 300mm rotors. All you have to do is space yours out 3.5mm on each side and you're good to go. [thumbsup]

You don't have to have full floating rotors to make it work.

Monster S4R, S2R 1000 and 900 models have the 320mm rotors.

This mod should be easier for you than it was for me!

terrapete

p.s. know that this mod is still not a direct swap. machining the GSXR axle and making wheel and rotor spacers is still necessary

[RBX]

Right ON ...thanks Terrapete!
I will keep everyone posted, and ad pix in the comming weeks!
Are the bolt patterns the same for the S4r, S2r100, and 900 rotors?


anyone??

[darylbowden]

Yes they are.

[supakpow]

Terrapete, since you obviously know about this mod (i've read your other threads) can you tell us what year/model of gsxr forks will work for 05 and 06 s2r 800. What calipers should be looked for? What machining is needed for the axel and spacers for the rim?
Thanks, KP

sorry about the thread jack ;D

[terrapete]

KP

Any GSXR 1000 from 2003 and newer will work as they also have the radial calipers. Do not get any 2003 forks with the gold shaft coatings though as there were problems with the coating coming off. The newer forks with the black nitrate shafts are fine.

These forks are made by KYB and of course are Japanese. I wouldn't worry too much about that as Showas are made in Japan as well and now Ohlins is owned by Yamaha!!!!

terrapete

I will post something in the mod section over the holidays.

[RBX]

will 2003 996 rotors fit my bolt pattern?

[supakpow]

Terrapete, thanks for the info! It makes the idea of this mod a whole lot closer to happening. Another ? Will the forks from the 600/750 work as well and will any radial calipers work or are they brand? model specific? Do you need the cylinder for the brakes?

Thanks again for the information! KP

[supakpow]

Terrapete, I'll look for the answers in your post in mods, so no pressure. [thumbsup]