Help with my Thundercat front suspension 99 model v reg

[neiloggy1]

Hi all I have a 99 v reg yzf thundercat 600
It's a project bike and needs sorting
Full strip down and rebuild will be posted soon as its a winter project

Any how first off I'm on the lookout for some front forks cheap as please as I'm on a budget
Also postage to Manchester
I may be able to collect if in uk but postage may be cheaper
Anyhow inbox me if u can help thanks
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98 zx9r

[P.addy]

You'll never find forks real cheap. They demand a price because everyone bends them

Fit an R6 front end on

[neiloggy1]

Will an r6 front end fit on my yzf thundercat
What mods if any would I need
Eg front wheel caliper yolks

Iam willing to pay upto 150 for a set of yzf forks
Seen some on eBay for 200 just out of my price range at the moment
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98 zx9r

[weasley]

Have a try here.
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Yamaha XJ600 | Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat | KTM 990 SMT | BMW F900XR TE

[neiloggy1]

[neiloggy1]

I have noticed that there is plenty of yzf r6 forks on eBay
There is even full front end
Forks triple tree and clamps with bars for just under 200
But has anyone ever fitted an r6 front end on a thundercat
Are the headstock bearings same size??
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98 zx9r

[pits]

Find out what diamater the top and bottom yokes are
Find out what the offset of the R6 front wheel is
Find out if you share the same brakes.
Find out the head bearing and stem size.

When you find that out it will leave you with 2 options really
Put an R6 front end on it.
Modify your bike to take an R6 front end


I did the same with my Ducati, I went down the second route as it was easier, just drilled out the top yoke 3mm, created a spacer for the bottom yoke, then some 5 mm spacers for the brakes, bolted it all up, job done.


There is a lot of work involved, it isn't as simple as that, unless you have direct bolt on fitment, I didn't what ever way I did it required modifying


And post in the workshop section for techincal help, and the wanted section for buying shit
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[weasley]

[moppy]

Ive got some ZZR6 D series forks if they fit.

[neiloggy1]

Not sure if the zzr forks will fit

Yes I'm going to try that other forum Nawt to lose

I get the bike tomorrow so pics and strip down pics will be
New topic tomorrow

And yes sorry for going off topic has anyone got any or know where I can get some cheap forks

I will measure it all up as soon is I get the bike to see if r6 forks will work cheers all
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98 zx9r

[neiloggy1]

Ok so I have found a good set of forks Off a 98 thundercat
For 150
Just within my budget
Question is will they fit my 99 v reg
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98 zx9r

[P.addy]

Yup. Was unchanged throughout

[weasley]

All Thundercats are the same, aside from a few minor changes to wiring and the rear shock through the years, and a few regional variations to meet local emissions regs etc. Forks are the same.
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[neiloggy1]

Excellent just paid for so they're on the way
Hopefully strip rest of front end down this weekend and fit
Nice straight ones
Pics and info will be in my project thread
Thanks for all advice
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98 zx9r