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Hey all, doing some research -- looking at a fork/front end swap option that might be more plentiful than the increasingly rare gsx1100 option. What I know: All balls has a bearing kit to swap in a 2002 zx9R front end for a bandit 1200. zx9r forks are 770mm long (same as the bandit) front wheel would be needed, but spoke profile is quite similar (so it looks nice/the same as the rear...?_) 46mm RWU forks -- maintains the retro look but fully adjustable (comp, rebound,preload) Likely stiffer than the 43mm bandits as well. not sure about weight, but as is is 10 years newer than the proper gsxr1100 forks as well What I don't know Steering stem length -- bearings might work but if the zx9r stem is too short, and the bandit one can't be pressed in, you are looking at custom yokes or...? I am sure the front wheel, axle, rotors, and calipers would all be needed due to axle diameters, rotor offset, etc -- doubtful the bandit stuff would swap over. Speedo drive (likely no chance of working) An intriguing option nonetheless. Further the zx1200 triples might work, as the stem for those might need to be longer than the zx9r (who knows) A quick troll of Eblag shows many more options and far cheaper than the say what now!? forks (as of right now) Thoughts?