Forks: Ducati VS GSXR

[Spider]

I hate to ask a stupid question,,,, but,, wtf are radial brakes ? Its to early in the morn for me to do a search 

the brake caliper is mounted with the bolts on the forward plane (in direction to the movement of the brake rotor).

you have 320mm rotors and radial mount brembo's...with radial masters...it's consider a magnificent set up, some reviews state that the next step which is the monoblock caliper bodies w/ 330mm rotors of the 1098s is just too powerful...but then I think skill level probably comes into play.

[He Man]

Pogo Sticks. That's exactly what they feel like.

I didn't factor in the benefits of the radial brakes on the gsxr and s4r forks. Correct me of I'm wrong, but wouldn't I have to get new calipers and rotors if I went with radial brake forks? 

yes. but its worth it.

Question, would i be bale to use my stock rotors on a GSXR600 forks with gsxr radial brakes?

[DarkStaR]

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Question, would i be bale to use my stock rotors on a GSXR600 forks with gsxr radial brakes?

GSX-Rs have smaller size rotors, so (off the top of my head)...no with out more modifications.

I believe you can get spacers (that go between the caliper and the mount) to use larger rotors.

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[He Man]

Oh, makes sense, i would need 20mm spacers since GSXRs are 300mm and mine are 320. I bet i could do this for less than 100 bucks after parts acquisition! Im still pissed of that i missed out on the ebay 999 shock for $59. I was too busy working and lost track of time. :/ thanks man!

[teddy037.2]

Pogo Sticks. That's exactly what they feel like.

I didn't factor in the benefits of the radial brakes on the gsxr and s4r forks. Correct me of I'm wrong, but wouldn't I have to get new calipers and rotors if I went with radial brake forks? 

calipers and possibly lines... it might be possible to shim the rotors?

[rockaduc]

I picked-up my '02 998 Ti-N coated forks on FeeBay for about $400.  I spent another $400 to have them serviced (which you could do yourself if are  so inclined).  Did the install myself.  Only mods needed were having my top triple bored to 53mm, buying a shim kit from Moto-wheels ($25) for the lower triple, and $85 bar risers from GenMar so that the handlebar can clear the emulators.  I now have my clip-ons and will install them this week.  Results thus far (riding with the stock handle bars)?  Between these forks and the S4R shock out back, the bike is completely transformed!!!!  Plus the forks look totally bad-ass!!!

By popular request:
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk201/rockaduc/100_1495.jpg

[stopintime]

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  Plus the forks look totally bad-ass!!!

How are we supposed to know?  Is it rude to ask for pictures?

[teddy037.2]

How are we supposed to know?  Is it rude to ask for pictures?

it's required. nothing exists w/o pictures 

[DarkStaR]

it's required. nothing exists w/o pictures 

+1

[Popeye the Sailor]

But.....GSXR forks have no soul....

[DrDesmo]

But.....GSXR forks have no soul....

LOL, I hope you're kidding - you know most Ducs have Showa forks right?

Adam

[He Man]

LOL, I hope you're kidding - you know most Ducs have Showa forks right?

Adam

Showa has soul 

[DarkStaR]

Marzocchi forks must have soul right?  They're an Italian Co. 

If that's the case, why do people remove soul (Marzocchi forks) when given the opportunity?

Ohlins is a Swedish Co., do they have soul?

[DrDesmo]

Marzocchi forks must have soul right?  They're an Italian Co. 

If that's the case, why do people remove soul (Marzocchi forks) when given the opportunity?

Ohlins is a Swedish Co., do they have soul?

Well, I hear if you fill any fork with EVOO instead of fork oil the passion and rich motoring heritage of italy will be at your command! 

Adam
*not Adak

[He Man]

Well, I hear if you fill any fork with EVOO instead of fork oil the passion and rich motoring heritage of italy will be at your command! 

Adak

Some people perfer a 5w oil such has EEVOO. Remember the oil might end up boiling, so you should get lasagna fork seals to absorb any leaks.

Marzoccihi forks do not have soul. It is a common misconception that just because it is italian it has soul. Marzoccihi forks only have soul in the right fork, and to qualify for soul status, you must be 100% soul.


Fried Chicken wings, mashpotatoes and corn on the cob all have soul. But it cannot be considered a "soul" dish unless it is served altogether. hope this helps.