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  • #1

    street fightin

    hi every 1 just found this site after mouths of seachin the web tryin to find web sites 4 this bike is as bad as tryin to find bits.
    any way i am in the middle of fightin the bike as lovly as it is i just dont get along with plastic.
    So has any 1 have any ideas on where i get bits 4 the bike etc:
    caliper
    usd
    swing arm
    and dose any 1 have any idea what is possible
    any feed back would be helpful
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  • #2
    Well you know as well as I that anything is possible..
    Do a search for swingarm and you'll find lots of
    info on that. (I'm being nice as your into streetfighting!)

    USD? Go with the GSXR, R1 is also possible.
    A bit of searching will result in the years of GSXR
    fronts that slot right in.

    Calipers? I'd stick with a full front end replacement.
    Trees, forks, wheel and calipers. Nice and tidy!

    As for living without plastics.
    Doing a search for "street fighter"
    will bring up a few nice in progess rides here.
    This is mine:
    Forums - KatRiders.com
    http://www.katriders.com/forums/car.php?mode=viewprofile&u=429
    Katriders.com Suzuki Katana Discussion Forums

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    • #3
      for fairing bolts go to www.bikebolts.com they have everything personally i think the street fighter looks like a old beat up bike that was in a crash but thats my oppinion. here come the flames
      wanted a busa but bought a kat like it alot very nice to ride lol

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      • #4
        my bike was crashed. lol. thats why i got it for $500!
        maybe thats why I want it to be a streetfighter...

        so long katastrophic failure, hello old school custom!

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        • #5
          mine wasn't crashed, but there were no fairings and it was suffering from years of neglect. Doing final tuning on it right now. The sky is the limit, and projects like these never seem to have an end. Figure out your desired end goal, and do one project at a time trying to get there.

          Oh, and ebay is your friend for cheap parts.
          http://rides.webshots.com/album/552670376QLcRnn?start=0

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          • #6
            hell yeah! i got my tank and new headlight/fairing/gauge mount for $100. eBay is a friend

            so long katastrophic failure, hello old school custom!

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            • #7
              thanks 4 all the info
              i not crashed mine just over here there is next to no after market bit 4 the bike the gsxf was never a great saler over here sad to say so d ou have any web address that i can have a look at

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              • #8
                figure out what you're looking for. Most of us scavenge parts from gsxr's, other katana's....

                Ebay.com

                Most the parts are used and cheap. If you're looking for stock replacement parts ronayers.com is a great site too. microfiche is great for figuring out exactly what you need and getting the right parts.

                Otherwise, do a web search for streetfighters and start researching figuring out exactly what you want to do.
                http://rides.webshots.com/album/552670376QLcRnn?start=0

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                • #9
                  well at the mo the 1 thing that i am after is sum caliper to replace the std 1's as they r not the best caliper out there but i cant find anything that has the same boltin points as the kat any idea what 1's will fit

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                  • #10
                    what's wrong with the calipers? Do a brake fluid flush, and if you want better braking, get some SS lines. That should be plenty. If you want to get serious, get a complete gsxr front end (fork, calipers, rotors, wheels, triple trees).
                    http://rides.webshots.com/album/552670376QLcRnn?start=0

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                    • #11
                      there 2pot slider and i already have braided brake lines i is after a set of 4 pots if possible and i would love to replace the front end just money abit short any ways the sliders keep seizin as well as the pins and no matter how much greese i put on them i is also apart of a gsxf forum and most of the ppl on there have the same proplem.
                      www.bikersoracle.com/gsxf/forum/index.php?s=87720693d06e7205e8653850c41c3af8&[/url]

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                      • #12
                        that should work

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                        • #13
                          mine's a minor fighter, check my profile for better pics
                          Live and Lean.
                          When the going gets twisty, the going get twistin.
                          "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
                          Romans 3:23

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                          • #14
                            I found after fitting a GSXR master cylinder and rebuilding the brakes they are fine.
                            However I have a pre 98 with 4 pistons.
                            (Dual opposed) Do the pre 98 calipers not fit to the
                            98+?

                            Anyway looking at your over all interest I still think that
                            the full GSXR front end swap is the best bet.
                            It upgrades the fron suspension and gets you 4 piston
                            calipers. Better quality ones than the stock GSXF 4 pots.

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                            • #15
                              no i didnt no that any of the gsxf had 4 pot but i do no after 98 they went onto this 2 pot sliders thank u 4 all the replys i will try and save sum money

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