92 GSXR Front End on 78 xs400

[MotleyCustoms]

Hey guys,
Im starting my Xs build and just bought a 92 gixxer front end for it, Will do Intro when all my parts are in I found the head set bearings i need, but am wondering if i can run the gixxer axle with my Xs disc brake wheel. I just need to know the outer diameter of the Xs wheel bearing and see if all balls carries a bearing that has the outer diameter of the Xs and inner diameter (20mm) of the gixxer front end.

Does this sound right?

Does anyone know the outer diameter of the Xs400 bearings?

 

[MotleyCustoms]

I think i found the O.D. at 42.
Now I need the width and can not find that anywhere. Anyone have bearing boxes laying around that they can look at? Should be the last numbe. Its a 12 or 15 I think.
Come on guys help a brother out!

 

[bcware]

Give it a few hours; you'll get an answer. Drewpy will probably know.

 

[haga41cat]

Front wheel bearing for the xs is inside Diameter 15mm Outside Diameter 42mm Width 13mm. Hope this helps dude i look forward to seeing your pics, i've fitted RS forks and GS500 wheels to mine.
I can asure you you will be chuffed with your results and hard work, stick at it and most problems can be solved or over come, and remember don't loose sight of your vision.

 

[haga41cat]

Can't find a 13mm deep bearing but a 12mm will be fine mate

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6004-2RS-...19?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4834f7f8c3

 

[MotleyCustoms]

Thanks Haga!
When i get home from school my forks should be waiting for me, i should be doing an intro sometime later this week/ weekend.

 

[haga41cat]

Thanks Haga!
When i get home from school my forks should be waiting for me, i should be doing an intro sometime later this week/ weekend.

No probs fella, and hey pics we NEED pics on here lol

 

[MotleyCustoms]

Hey guys check out my build intro thread "Cafe high build intro"
Will have pictures of the new forks on tomorrow!

Haga41cat- did you need to fab frame stops on your forks or were they fine? Mine hit the tank and dont exactly know how to fix it.

 

[drewpy]

I put fork stops on my bike by welding a longer tab over the original on the frame.

It keeps the machined side on show so looks OEM.

 

[MotleyCustoms]

Happen to have any pictures Drewpy? i think i get what your saying but just wanna make sure..

 

[drewpy]

no I haven't.

think of it like a piece of steel U channel cut about 10mm, placed over the existing stop on the frame and welded at the side and top.

 

[MotleyCustoms]

ok, i was thinking long the same lines! thanks drewpy.

 

[haga41cat]

Yeah as drewpy said just weld something on, i welded a big nut on the frame behind the head stock as that was where the lock stops where its an easy fix you'll be alright

 

[MotleyCustoms]

alright thanks guys, just about have her running!

 

[haga41cat]

Oh and one last thing


PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[steeze]

Yes... pictures please

 

[MotleyCustoms]

ill be puttin pictures up tonight!

 

[MotleyCustoms]

here ya guys go! still in the fitting stage but i think it looks pretty mean. Going to pick up my bearings tomorrow and run the controls.

 

[Greasey Fingers]

nice.... please write exactly what you need to do to pull this off once your done! Im not really headed in that direction but i can see the appeal of it and could be inspired to do something like this

 

[Greasey Fingers]

what you gonna do for the rear wheel, different swingarm? What wheels are you going to run?