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Post by archon on Sept 20, 2005 14:20:55 GMT -5
I don't own a YZF600 yet but will be looking at one this week.
What parts from the newer 97+ models will directly swap onto the older bike?
I'm looking for possible fork/shock/exhaust/brake upgrades.
Thanks in advance (TIA)
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garth285
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Post by garth285 on Sept 20, 2005 14:54:35 GMT -5
exhaust will bolt up no problem, same motor and such........rear shock I know will bolt up I have a 97 shock on the rear of mine, I'm pretty sure u can put the rear caliper on there but I tihnk the rear rotors might have different bolt patterns. not 100% on forks htough but I Think they are the same
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blinxdk
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Post by blinxdk on Sept 20, 2005 15:02:00 GMT -5
As far as I know the rear wheel is exactly the same, try and check the part number, if it begins with 4jh it should match.
Our front wheel however is different, I think it originated on the FZR400RR 3TJ model.
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blinxdk
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Post by blinxdk on Sept 20, 2005 15:54:09 GMT -5
I think I'm going to have to go with the +97 rear shock too, mine is a '94 model and only has preload settings. As a side note, the papers I got with the bike mentions that the shock was replaced in '95 because of a recall on it.
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Post by bpro on Sept 22, 2005 12:23:14 GMT -5
the motors are the same.swing arm and rear wheel...ditto
the forks from a 96 will bolt right up but if you want to use the 97 up parts you will need the front wheel,rotors and fender.
rear shocks will all bolt up and the best to modify is from 96-98.
I am using R! calipers and master cylinder on my bike.you will need to make custom lines if you go this way bit it is worth it.
the 97 up front brake system will bolt right up.
exhaust will interchange but be aware that if you like the hindle there are clearance issues with the lower fairing.not sure about other systems.
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Post by archon on Sept 22, 2005 18:13:59 GMT -5
What year R1 calipers?
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Post by bpro on Sept 22, 2005 22:54:06 GMT -5
Any pre radial will do.I have heard that the 02+ (gold 'dots') are slightly better than the 98-02 version(blue 'dots) Get the m/c from the same year bike (make sure that it is a nissin 14mm). the easiest way to identify the r1/r6 (same part) caliper from the yzf600r piece is that the "R" part has the banjo out to the side and internal crossover lines while the yzf 600 (97+) has the banjo in the 'standard' position and the funky steel external lines. all the parts will bolt right up but you will need to get some lines (not sure if the standard braided lines will work as they are 'indexed' for the standard banjo location and I custom made my own lines. Bill |
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Post by archon on Sept 23, 2005 1:10:18 GMT -5
Great information! Now if someone would swap an R1 front end onto a YZF600, we'd be set  |
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Post by bpro on Sept 23, 2005 23:22:49 GMT -5
Great information! Now if someone would swap an R1 front end onto a YZF600, we'd be set I looked....too short...yzf 750 inverts on the other hand..... |
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Post by archon on Sept 25, 2005 0:47:35 GMT -5
rear shocks will all bolt up and the best to modify is from 96-98. BPro, What did you mean by, "the best to modify is from 96-98."? I just bought a 1995 YZF600 when performing the safety inspection, I found that the rear shock was broken at the top mount. I'll post pictures of the component failiure later but the upper eyelet broke off and was resting on the preload adjuster! The kid who I bought it from claims ignorance of this fact though he was just down there replacing the chain and spockets. It's water under the bidge so I'll let it pass.  |
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Post by bpro on Sept 25, 2005 21:23:19 GMT -5
any of the later shocks will bolt right up. What I was referring to is modifying the shock with race tech internals. The 96-98 (not positive on the last year ...will check)rear shock had a much shorter hose connecting to the reservoir that simplifies the install and more importantly it has 20 clicks of adjustability on compression as opposed to a much cheaper and less accurate 6 position rotating adjustment on the later shock. If you are going to all the trouble to modify a part I prefer to get the best part possible.
I have a lower mileage stock 95 shock lying around if you need a quick cheap fix. Where are you?
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Post by archon on Sept 26, 2005 0:09:30 GMT -5
I picked up a 1998 TCat shock on ebay for $28+shipping. Thanks for the information I can't wait to get this bike on the road.
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893cv
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Post by 893cv on Sept 26, 2005 20:01:00 GMT -5
Bill!
The YZF600r monoblocks will not bolt up to the pre97 YZF600 forks. The bleed screw location on the YZF600r (and 97 YZF1000) monoblocks interfears with the caliper mount lugs on the pre97 YZF600 forks (both types). The early R1/R6 calipers are the hot ticket, and if you can find them the YZF750 6 pot calipers work too. The 6 pots look good, but do not work as well as the monoblocks.
Ride Well,
Jon
Any pre radial will do.I have heard that the 02+ (gold 'dots') are slightly better than the 98-02 version(blue 'dots) Get the m/c from the same year bike (make sure that it is a nissin 14mm). the easiest way to identify the r1/r6 (same part) caliper from the yzf600r piece is that the "R" part has the banjo out to the side and internal crossover lines while the yzf 600 (97+) has the banjo in the 'standard' position and the funky steel external lines. all the parts will bolt right up but you will need to get some lines (not sure if the standard braided lines will work as they are 'indexed' for the standard banjo location and I custom made my own lines.
Bill[/quote]
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Post by archon on Sept 26, 2005 22:45:12 GMT -5
What brake pads do we need to use with the R1/R6 calipers? Would the standard 94-96 (US model years) brake pads work?
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893cv
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Post by 893cv on Sept 26, 2005 23:04:14 GMT -5
I have found that the stock sumitomo G-G R1/R6 pads work best on my bikes. I have the R1/R6 calipers on 4 of my bikes. If you mount these calipers it is best to also use a nissin 14mm inline mastercylinder. I cant remember if the stock 94-96 master is 14mm, so please check yours.
I have also been trying on of the new nissin 19mm radial mastercylinders. It feels better then the older 14mm inline. I will have to use it for a few more miles to be sure.
Ride Well,
Jon
What brake pads do we need to use with the R1/R6 calipers? Would the standard 94-96 (US model years) brake pads work?
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