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Expect nothing to be transferable to be on the safe side. In my admittedly limited experience, its never as easy as the bloke down the pub makes out, although since you're going Honda Hornet - Honda Hornet you're in a better starting postion.
First check if whether the headstock height and bearing sizes are the same between themodels - If yes you then need to find a complete
'front-end' Forks, yokes, mudguard, brakes and possbly wheel. If no you're into custom yoke stems etc..
TBH you're far better off just trading the bike in for a newer one with the desired look. ____________________ Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750
Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600
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It's a bit of a waste because it already has excellent suspension and brakes. You risk downgrading your bike to poorer suspension. If it was me, I'd be fitting a set of linear springs appropriate to your weight and riding style, setting the sag and riding it.
In answer to the question, you are looking at a full front-end transplant and need to hope the length and diameter of the stem are a close fit. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles. |
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@stinkwheel, why do you say this? Are you of the opinion that inverted forks are inherently inferior to telescopic? |
Because a 2005 Hornet has very good suspension. It's doesn't have the adjustment of the CBR ones but it's very effective cartridge suspension and they are known to be very well handling bikes. I can't see what you are proposing being perceptibly better. Pretty sure the brakes are the same nissin 4-pots.
In my book, it would be at best a lot of money and work for a sideways step. USD forks "fix" problems it doesn't have and possibly come with their own issues like seal longevity, ease of servicing and lower bracket corrosion.
If I wanted to upgrade, I'd look at fitting early alloy frame CBR600F forks and again, springing them appropriately. They are excellent, as far as i am aware, basically the same forks but multi-adjustable for damping and preload. I suspect these would bolt right in but that would need a little research to confirm. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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