84 FJ1100 USD Fork Conversion

[JohnnyTheCraneGuy]

Hey all!

Just wanted to get a writeup going on how to tackle this project.

Here's what I've acquired so far:

Yamaha FZR1000 3GM-23340-50-00 UNDER BRACKET

Yamaha FZR1000 3GM-W2341-50-00 Top Triple Tree Steering Crown Handle

Yamaha FZR1000 FRONT WHEEL SHOCK ABSORBER FORKS PAIR

Yamaha FZR1000 Front Wheel (comes with rotors)

I've also picked up some gold dots from an 03 R1 with the drug test kit to match!


What I need to acquire:

Front Axle Bolt

Wheel Bearings

Hardware for Triple Tree

Handle Bars


My question is what hardware do I need for the triple tree? Do I just run the stock setup or something different?

[Millietant]

I found that by using the risers and handlebars from a 2001-2005 Yamaha FZ1, I could get exactly the same hand position as i had with my standard FJ triple tree and bars. Just drill the top triple tree to take the FZ1 riser bolts (I think they're M10 from memory).

[fj1289]

The part Dean didn't mention - by keeping hand position similar, it also keeps the bars from hitting the fairing!  DAMHIK ...

[Millietant]

Yep, you're right Chris, that was a key part of my choice too 

[giantkiller]

The tube bars just look to dirt bike ish to me. The first 2 sets of gixxer forks. I cut the clamps off the gixxer clip ons. And hand fabricated the risers and bars out of aluminum. To match the original fj bars. The last set I just used the adjustable clip ons. Like Fred used. Apex brand they work great. They sell individual parts. If you crash. I Will probably use them again on the turbo bike if I ever get back to it.