88/89 FZR Forks

[Shaun]

I have come across a set of 87/88 FZR forks, damper rod forks still I know, but bigger brakes. The tubes from the FZR forks are pitted beyond what I think is repairable. So the question is can I use the fork tubes and inner components from my 90 fj forks with the FZR lowers?

Thanks
Shuan

[simi_ed]

Shaun, FWIW, I'd get a set of blue dots, stainless lines and a 14mm MC and call it good.  Too much hassle that can be avoided.  My '89 has excellent brakes w/Blue dots!

[Shaun]

Yup did the blue dot, line and MC a very worth while change and improvement. Still feels it could be better though, maybe its just me expecting more than it can give.

Shaun

[simi_ed]

Are you still on the 3" wide, stock wheel?  More wheel = more rubber = more brakes, IMO.

[Shaun]

For the moment, in the list of things to do is a change from 3" to 3 1/2" rim this winter.

[simi_ed]

For my money, you're better off with the 3.5" wide wheel, rather than chasing 22mm larger rotors.  Again, YMMV.

[Shaun]

I agree 22mm is not much of a gain but then again the forks just kind of came my way. It is not like I'm hell bent for leather that I have to do the change it is more of do the tubes and internals go across as a note of curiosity. I thought I had read a comment somewhere on the board about swapping the uppers and internals but have not been able to find it again. if I happen a across a pair of rotors one day I might delve into it when and if I feel like it, I was just looking for some insight about the possibility  of, "does it work?" that's all. I am however looking forward to the wider front rim change as I expect that will greatly improve things although, I have read debate about that too.

Shaun