Topic: Fork Upgrade Options

[jaguar]

I'm looking for ideas and options for the front end of my seeley.
Had originally figured I would run a GL1000 front end.
Car seems out of the bad on that swap, parts are harder to find and way more expensive then I seem to remember.

I can't think of any other swap that is that simple and easy.
Is there one?

Another swap that offers a lot of "bang for the buck"?

Mostly just looking for options and information to make a decision on what front end to run.

Thanks very much.

[70CB750]

CBR600RR?  I know All Balls sells a bearing set for this conversion.

[MidnightLamp]

Nearly any DOHC front end?

[jaguar]

Not sure if I want to go down the CBR route.
Would prefer to keep a wire wheel, or more period mag (lesters)
To often the modern front ends just look like overkill, and I have yet to see many builds that go through the math to make them work properly.

Also my frame is set up for a rear drum so that limits my wheel choices.

Was mostly just spitballing.  probably should just pony up the few bucks and run a GL.
Im just being cheap

[FunJimmy]

Take a look at my R6 fork swap.
With a little effort it can look the part and outperform.

Cheers
fJ

[jaguar]

Whats involved in that? 
what years?

[FunJimmy]

Whats involved in that? 
what years?

Check my build thread.
Link at bottom of post.

[jaguar]

Will do
Thanks

[jaguar]

Wanta make me a "kit"?

Cool upgrade, but I don't think that amount of machining is in the cards right now.

[Justind97]

I have a GL1000 front end for sale.  Everything included, even an aluminum rim with callipers and master.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-motorcycle-parts-accessories/ottawa/1976-honda-gl1000-front-end/1008812763?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

+ shipping of course

[jaguar]

Yeah that's that new price point I was trying to avoid.

[BPellerine]

hey jag I think if you look around you will find gl stuff cheap,I am in Canada so shipping would be an issue but a friend has scrapped a few gls.seebee 750 on here.bill

[Retro Rocket]

Yeah that's that new price point I was trying to avoid.

Get used to it, as these bikes and conversions get more popular, don't expect the prices to remain the same, thats a good deal, Forks, complete brakes, complete aluminum wheel and both triples..thats really not that expensive at all... and its bolt on...

[calj737]

At that price it ought to be listed as Free-hundred! That's less than the cost of a Cognito Hub for Pete's Sake,

Dude, you ought to grab that if you are genuinely interested in upgrading, you won't find a better deal that's complete and bolt-on.

[FunJimmy]

At that price it ought to be listed as Free-hundred!

Classic! 

[Old Scrambler]

Jag...........The GL1000 is a good choice and adds beef to the front...................I really like the feel on my Classic Bonneville Racer build..............However; you could stay with 35mm tubes and switch to XL350 legs to get the very strong 4-stud end-caps. A few have been used on CR750 builds.

[slikwilli420]

Depends on if you like the modern or vintage look. I went all out on a Betor swap with custom triples and new calipers but was after a specific look. Figure out what look you want without going backwards on performance and consider adjusting your budget for anything other than that very nice GL swap for sale.

[754]

If you don't want to spend money on it, just dual disc itand be period correct...

[jaguar]

I know all of this stuff isn't semi free any more.
Wasn't an insult or anything.

Just me being grumpy.

[seanbarney41]

If you can get the gl front end with all working good brake parts, 3 hundo is ok, rebuilding all that brake stuff gets pricey

[01Thomas]

I'll be starting my Seeley Honda 750F rebuild very soon (got a tax refund last week!). I've done some 40 000 hard km's on it with the fairly standard (*1) CB750F forks and I was quite happy with them. They don't compare to the USDs on my YZF750 but I never had reason to complain either. So I'm sticking with them.

(*1): standard except for the progressively wound springs that is.

[jaguar]

I'll be starting my Seeley Honda 750F rebuild very soon (got a tax refund last week!). I've done some 40 000 hard km's on it with the fairly standard (*1) CB750F forks and I was quite happy with them. They don't compare to the USDs on my YZF750 but I never had reason to complain either. So I'm sticking with them.

(*1): standard except for the progressively wound springs that is.

Pictures of the bike?

[01Thomas]

Here you are. I stopped riding it when it started smoking some 10 years ago. But the Bimota is almost sorted and I use a car to commute so now the time has come... I've already started the strip-down.

[jaguar]

Super cool!

Ive been trying to check out as many pictures of these bikes as I can.
Still learning a lot and looking for more info all the time.

[turboguzzi]

quick tip, use the bearing kit code as a way to check compatibility with other models, same kit bearing = bolt on, or sort off....