xr 1000 front end swap

RGT · #1 11th May 2012

so from what I have read it looks like the dual brake/adjustable front end of an '03 1200s should be a bolt on swap. Are there any issues length... that I am missing?
Thanks,
Roger

German61xlch · #2 18th May 2012

You will have to cut the lock eye off the lower triple tree and to make some steering end stops.

like this:

RGT · #3 7th June 2012

Thanks for that, I got a 39mm triple tree and have found a set of adjustable, dual brake legs of a sport model That I going to get next week so I should be good to go...

German61xlch · #4 9th June 2012

Yes, the XL1200S fork works very well. Too heavy for racing, but perfect for normal use.

RGT · #5 19th June 2012

German61 I see you are running different calipers tahn I have for my conversion, I have some HD 4 piston calipers any idea if they will mount up? I will be with the bike and all my parts later this week. Anyone know if I can use a 9/16 master with dual 4 psiton calipers? or will I need 5/8 or 11/16? It looks like the calipers I have may mount different than what you have shown in the photo above will I need and adapter plate?

RGT · #6 21st June 2012

I now have parts and here are the calipers I want to try:

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German61xlch · #7 23rd June 2012

Nice calipers, I dont know if these will fit. My original XR1000 front calipers work perfect to me...

But I have big probs with my rear brake. The lever arm of my Tarozzi rear set is too short for the original master cylinder, rear braking is very poor now.
I am looking for another master cylinder with a smaller bore diameter. The HD cylinders have not less than 5/8", I am looking for around 1/2". Any ideas?

Andreas