DenArnold
Wizard
Ii's some time now I have bought theese R1 2004 frontforks, a complete set, including RC brake callipers (4piston model), RC brakepump, T-piece.
So I took on the project to finally install these on my FZ1, and to combine to have my brake lines replaced with steel braided lines
Purpose of this thread is to support "iwannadothistoooneday" members to have a step by step guide on how you replace your front forks with the R1 ones
What you need: R1 Front forks 50mm, R1 axle = The FZ1 axle will not fit using the R1 forks as the R1 axle needs to be secured with an external bolt.
The FZ1 triple clamps work perfectly
Caution: ensure the parts are a 2004-2006 model. Condition is the forks diameter to be 50mm.
More shopping- or list items will be reported
1. for easyness of working, remove the entire front fairing and headlight
2. Put the bike up preferred on two front and rear paddock stands
3. Secure the bike by strapping it on to a celing hook (ensure it can carry the weight of the bike). I used my standard straps with ratchet so I can lifth the bike up.
You need to lift the bike high enough to allow you can remove /mount the forks
4. But a support box (eg beercrate) under the engine so it can rest on that if needed and to avoid it will fall down just incase the hook or strap breaks.
Now begins the work
So I took on the project to finally install these on my FZ1, and to combine to have my brake lines replaced with steel braided lines
Purpose of this thread is to support "iwannadothistoooneday" members to have a step by step guide on how you replace your front forks with the R1 ones
What you need: R1 Front forks 50mm, R1 axle = The FZ1 axle will not fit using the R1 forks as the R1 axle needs to be secured with an external bolt.
The FZ1 triple clamps work perfectly
Caution: ensure the parts are a 2004-2006 model. Condition is the forks diameter to be 50mm.
More shopping- or list items will be reported
1. for easyness of working, remove the entire front fairing and headlight
2. Put the bike up preferred on two front and rear paddock stands
3. Secure the bike by strapping it on to a celing hook (ensure it can carry the weight of the bike). I used my standard straps with ratchet so I can lifth the bike up.
You need to lift the bike high enough to allow you can remove /mount the forks
4. But a support box (eg beercrate) under the engine so it can rest on that if needed and to avoid it will fall down just incase the hook or strap breaks.
Now begins the work
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