Forks: Superbike vs ST2

[2001cromo]

For the spacer which you will need for the calipers, have a machinist make them once you've confirmed exactly what you need to get the caliper to sit centered over the rotor.

The 999 axle is also 25mm's so that will work fine with your wheel.
I coulda sworn the 999 legs were 53/53 top/bottom but I could be wrong.

What are you doing for handlebars/clip ons?

I've got a few extra sets of clip ons if you're intersted. I also the SBK swap on my monster, but I used 748 legs.

Also you'll need a 749/999 or S4RS front fender if you want bolt on. Or you could probably make something else work yourself.

Now you've got to show some pictures once it's done... 

[Dannog]

For the spacer which you will need for the calipers, have a machinist make them once you've confirmed exactly what you need to get the caliper to sit centered over the rotor.

The 999 axle is also 25mm's so that will work fine with your wheel.
I coulda sworn the 999 legs were 53/53 top/bottom but I could be wrong.

What are you doing for handlebars/clip ons?

I've got a few extra sets of clip ons if you're intersted. I also the SBK swap on my monster, but I used 748 legs.

Also you'll need a 749/999 or S4RS front fender if you want bolt on. Or you could probably make something else work yourself.

Now you've got to show some pictures once it's done... 

I was going to get these from

from APEX Manufacturing. They will make provide a 53mm set for $25 extra. My other choice was to add ariser to my bars but I think that they'll be just too high then. With clipons I am a bit concerned about the master cylinders clashing with with the top of the fork as I wanted to put the clipon on top of the tripple clamp.

What are your spare clipon... how much?

I think I'll have to find a SR4 fender as you say. There are plenty of 749 /999 ones around but they'll just look too strange. I was going to start of with trying to make a bracket for my OEM one though.

Shifttech said in their post on ebay that the fork was 53/54 but it doesn't matter much as I'll just shim the bottom if I have too.

[2001cromo]

Just a heads up.

The fender I'm talking about is for an S4RS as the S4RS is the only Monster that has the fender mount like that.

Like this
http://www.motorcycleconnect.com/Ducati/2007/Monster/Monster_S4R_S_Testastretta/Monster_S4R_S_Testastretta_1.jpg

see how it mounts the same as the 749/999 style?

I've got 3 sets of clip ons. All but the Heli's were mounted/used by me above my top triple.  I'm currently using the Speedy moto's with 999 masters.

FBF's (just the clip ons as I broke one of the carbon tubes) $80
http://www.no1special.com/mychromo/gauages.jpg


Woodcrafts with extra chromo tubes in addition to the aluminum (never used ones) $100
http://www.moto-racing.co.uk/ccp51/media/images/product_category/Woodcraft%20Clip%20Ons.jpg


Heli's that I just got from another DMFer $100 that's what I paid. I can send you pics of these if you're intersted.

You gotta post pics when you're done!!!!!

[Dannog]

Just a heads up.

The fender I'm talking about is for an S4RS as the S4RS is the only Monster that has the fender mount like that.

Like this
http://www.motorcycleconnect.com/Ducati/2007/Monster/Monster_S4R_S_Testastretta/Monster_S4R_S_Testastretta_1.jpg

see how it mounts the same as the 749/999 style?

I've got 3 sets of clip ons. All but the Heli's were mounted/used by me above my top triple.  I'm currently using the Speedy moto's with 999 masters.

FBF's (just the clip ons as I broke one of the carbon tubes) $80
http://www.no1special.com/mychromo/gauages.jpg

Woodcrafts with extra chromo tubes in addition to the aluminum (never used ones) $100
http://www.moto-racing.co.uk/ccp51/media/images/product_category/Woodcraft%20Clip%20Ons.jpg

Heli's that I just got from another DMFer $100 that's what I paid. I can send you pics of these if you're intersted.

You gotta post pics when you're done!!!!!

I'll have to look around for an SR4S fender. Looks like it's the easiest replacement.

Why all of the changes for the Clipons? Were some more comfortable than others?
From the photo, it looks like the bars are way forward and lower than stock for the FBF.
I certainly like the look of the FBF's on your bike, are the replacement carbon tubes available?
Send me a PM with some photos of them all

The mail just came and my forks just arrived

Now I have to make a decision about risers or clipon asap as it's going to hold up this project!.

I'll be sure to take some good pics.

[Spider]

good news about the axle compatibility!

a metal machinist will help with the spacer - look for a motorcycle machine shop - ask Motorcycle shops in the area if there is a specialist around.

I just got a small bushing made up for my CRG lever from a shop that specialises in fuel injection and the like (Dynoverks in Victoria, Australia). Most good mechanics will know of a 'can do' guy around.

[Privateer]

sorry to dig up an old thread, but this seemed related.
I've come across some forks from a 2000 996 that I'd like to put on my 620.  I know the top triple will need to be replaced or bored out.

I couldn't find any info on the axle size or caliper spacing.  Anyone have that info?


thanks in advance,
Andy

[Speeddog]

I've got a pic of a customer's '99 996 that shows it has a 25mm axle and the 65mm bolt spacing on the calipers.

I don't think the '00 forks would be any different.

[Privateer]

I've got a pic of a customer's '99 996 that shows it has a 25mm axle and the 65mm bolt spacing on the calipers.

I don't think the '00 forks would be any different.

awesome thank you.

after much searching and clicking on pictues I was able to verify it is 65mm calipers.  The axle was still confounding me.  Too difficult to tell 25mm to 20mm without hi rez close ups.

Thanks again.  Wish me luck.

Andy

[Privateer]

i asked one seller on ebay, "Please verify the axle size for the forks" and he responds:

"They use standard Ducati Front axle. I beleive its 1""


dude.  "ducati" and "standard" don't go in the same sentence.

[2001cromo]

Just a headsup, Superbike forks of that era only used one type of axle. It's the 25mm one. And that's the same as 1".  St's are the same.

The only one's that used the 20mm axle were the Monsters and SS's and 851/888 of the time.

HTH

[Privateer]

Just a headsup, Superbike forks of that era only used one type of axle. It's the 25mm one. And that's the same as 1".  St's are the same.

The only one's that used the 20mm axle were the Monsters and SS's and 851/888 of the time.

HTH

yup yup.  I knew about the 20/25, and the 40/65 for caliper spacing, but it's hard to tell 20 or 25mm in a picture.  The label for this piece wasn't clear what bike it came off and I didn't want to bid blindly.

Thanks for the tip.
Andy

[ducpainter]

yup yup.  I knew about the 20/25, and the 40/65 for caliper spacing, but it's hard to tell 20 or 25mm in a picture.  The label for this piece wasn't clear what bike it came off and I didn't want to bid blindly.

Thanks for the tip.
Andy

All 25 mm axles are hollow.
The 20 mm are solid.

[Privateer]

All 25 mm axles are hollow.
The 20 mm are solid.

good point.  The picture of this fork though didn't include the axle, but I'll keep that in mind for next time.

Thanks for the tip