Does the R6 triple fit?

[dean owens]

hey guys, just wondering if there's a reason why people haven't just put the whole r6 front end on when people put the r6 forks on. if the stem is the same is there any reason i could just use the whole triple and tap it for a set of risers to bring the bars up to stock fz6 hight? figure it'd be easier than doing all the spacer work.

 

[skooter65]

I think the biggest reason is the need to modify/replace the ignition and steering stops. Otherwise, I think the triple will "fit".

 

[dean owens]

I think the biggest reason is the need to modify/replace the ignition and steering stops. Otherwise, I think the triple will "fit".

just more aggressive stops or in a totally different place?

[edit] never mind. just looked at some pics on ebay. the stops are much wider on the fz6 from the looks of it. how hard would it be for a competent welder to weld some new tabs to the bottom triple of the r6?

 

[skooter65]

Out of curiosity, which year R6 triple are you looking into?

I think the older style, 2003-2005?, has a semi-flat surface on the lower triple. If there is enough real estate, you could easily add some aftermarket stops similar to what I had to do for my ZX6R swap (photo below).


Otherwise, any competent aluminum welder would be able to cut and relocate the stops as long as you gave them guidance on placement.

Hope this is helpful!

 

[dean owens]

the '04 triple. there's one for an ok price on ebay right now. figured i'd give it a shot. where did you get those aftermarket stops?

 

[skooter65]

The stops came from Attack Performance; check out the 6th item down on this page: shop.attackperformance.com Kawasaki:ZX6R 09-10:Triple Clamp Kits:Replacement Parts Category


Have you looked at these guys for the triple: OEM Suzuki Yamaha Kawasaki Honda Motorcycle Parts | MotorcycleParts2U
They have great deals on excellent condition parts. I usually start here in my project-parts-quests.

 

[yoshiki]

i am using r6 triples, with no stoppers. the original stoppers were cut off, handlebars never hit the tank.

 

[dean owens]

i am using r6 triples, with no stoppers. the original stoppers were cut off, handlebars never hit the tank.

what year r6 triples are you using? i'm specifically talking about the r6s or the '03-'04 triples. i already have the forks and calipers and was going to do the standard mod with shims, but i'm wondering about going this route. if so, it'd free up those parts for a cafe project i have going on.

 

[yoshiki]

forgot to mention, i am using 07 r6 forks, complete with 07 r6 forks.. click here for some pics.