Tl1000r

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spawn-ian

Discussion Starter · Nov 13, 2013

Hello All..

I am aiming to fit a set of Tl1000R forks to my Bandit 600 MK2, I have the top/bottom yokes and a Bandit stem pressed however i am missing a few items:

6 pot Caliper (Bandit only has 4 pot and fixing holes are 63mm not 90mm)
Front wheel
Wheel spindle

Of course I could just buy the Tl1000R parts, but wanted to know if any other bike parts would be a direct fit for the TL1000r forks ?

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snowblind

· #2 · Nov 13, 2013

I've got most of these bits sat in my garage, left over from my gixer front end conversion.

My only question why are you doing this? The 6-pot brakes are a headache to look after compared with the stock bandit items. The TL forks will only add some extra weight and as I recall the originals worked fine. Probably nothing wrong with them that some new springs and oil wouldn't fix.

Might look a little prettier with USD forks but from a practical standpoint its hard to see the gain.

Still, I'd be happy to flog you the parts. :devious

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hooti

· #3 · Nov 13, 2013

Or go Gixxer front with radials :thumbup

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snowblind

· #4 · Nov 13, 2013

hooti said:
Or go Gixxer front with radials :thumbup

on that fire-breathing, white knuckle ride that is the 600 bandit. :laugh

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spawn-ian

Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 13, 2013

Hi to answer your question why change the forks its because of the below...

This was posted on bandit forum

Been a long time since my last post

You might be wondering the odd subject title, I really did not know what to type but here it goes..

FATHER - CANCER

My Father past away last July from two cancer growths in his brain, I am sure most people know someone who has been effected by cancer on this forum.. it was heart retching * to see someone so strong loose and to see an almost empty shell at the end, with him just able to speak.

SON - BIKE

One of the few things that bought me and my dad together was working on my bike together, I even bought him a 50cc moped which allowed him to relieve part of his youth, we would spend each day talking, planing and helping each other tweaking and modding my bike, we have a long list of things to do but since his passing I have not been able to spare the time/money or the emotional will to do it.

INCOMPLETE

I know I will need to take the bike to a custom bike shop to finish the below, but I really don't know anyone in ESSEX or local to SOUTHEND ON SEA that is able to do the following:

Supply and FIT USD forks
Underslung Exhaust (Either use my current Blueflame or supply a new one)
Fit Renthal Streetfighter bars (Already purchased)
Chrome wheels (I did try this but only be able to get a dull silver, not mirror finish)
Replace Speedometer and rev clocks with MCL-5400 From Dakota Digital

I don't want freebies I am happy to pay, I just wanted to share how emotional important it is to finish a project that my dad and I started.

Thank you.

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spawn-ian

Discussion Starter · #6 · Nov 13, 2013

I have decided to do all this myself, I guess u could say self theapy, but its become something I need to do.

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spawn-ian

Discussion Starter · #7 · Nov 13, 2013

If you could put some pics and prices on your garage stockpile, that would be great..

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Six5

· #8 · Nov 13, 2013

It's never easy to lose your father in death. :banghead With that said, a good therapeutic project could be just the ticket to help you deal with it. :thumbup

However, as Snowblind noted, the Tokico 6-pots are not a good choice. Go with a good set of Nissin 4-pots and you will be much happier in the end.

:tillis

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The Ring-In

· #9 · Nov 13, 2013

PM speedking.

he can supply 6 spot from a busa ( straight fit and quality) for a killer price. he can source everything else but a

quick look in the for sale forum here or on the planet will turn up the wheel and axle.

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spawn-ian

Discussion Starter · #10 · Nov 14, 2013

I do already have a 4 pot on my bandit, however the tl1000r have 90mm caliper mounts and my ones are 63mm.... Unless u guys know of a working adapter plate ?

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snowblind

· #11 · Nov 14, 2013

If you want 6-pots I can give you a set. I have spares. They'll need a clean-up but they worked well when I had them on the tiller.
PM me the details of where and they are yours for the postage costs.

BTW if you need help with the machine work I can recommend AllBike engineering (ABE) in Greenwich. Its not too much of a haul from Southend. They have a breakers there too.

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