Had Accident, Need New Forks

After loosing a battle in a corner to a 50mph gust of wind, I laid down my '02 and managed to seriously bend the left front fork; the right one is bent slightly, I believe. Thus I am in need of new forks. I have heard of people replacing their forks with GSX-R forks, as they are adjustable. The VFR's are 43mm; don't know what the GSX-R are. I imagine that would also require new clamps (possibly), but most likely new brakes, axle and possibly wheel. I would really like to replace as little as possible. Any help on this issue would be immnesly appreciated.

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Tom

 

Don't forget the steering head bearings. After a hit hard enough to bend the forks, the steering head bearings took one he!! of a hit!! As bad as I hate to say it, Please, check the frame around the steering head for cracked paint, which would be a sure sign of a bent frame:frusty: . I hope the forks were the weak link, but they are pretty strong and sometimes take other things with them. No matter how the steering feels, be sure to replace the bearings, and races, and check the steering stem for damage. Don't ask how I know all this (it is a looong story and makes me cry:yell Good Luck!!!

 

Try getting in contact with these folks - they might be able to help you fix your forks instead of getting new ones - http://www.evolutionsuspension.com/pricing/

 

Thanks for all of the info. I will be sure to check the steering head.

Wondering; ever hear of anyone swapping out their VFR forks for 929/954 forks? Going to call the local experts in the morning. From schematics off of bikebandit.com, unfortunately, it does not look like the calipers, though both Nissen, will mount up. I cant exactly tell the bolt pattern however the calipers are definitely different; dual piston on the CBR [945] vice triple piston.

Know of any bikes '02+ that use the same calipers on a 43mm fork?

 

I have heard of some guys swapping out front forks for cbr600 forks... check www.vfrdiscussion.com

it was just up recently...