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R1 front end in a Slabby


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48 minutes ago, Rossco(Iceman Josros) said:

I know it's been done so just need to know how basically is the stem bearing diameters similar and the stem length?? 

Not really keen on shoving a knerled gsxr stem into the R1 yoke ....

fanx in advance:)

Have one made,you know that's what I did! 

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On 2017-07-23 at 11:28 AM, Rossco(Iceman Josros) said:

I know it's been done so just need to know how basically is the stem bearing diameters similar and the stem length?? 

Not really keen on shoving a knerled gsxr stem into the R1 yoke ....

fanx in advance:)

What are your concerns  with knurling ?   This process is used in industry all the time . there is NO way you will have issues for your application...... if the stem clearances are within .030 .  

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1 hour ago, Rossco(Iceman Josros) said:

Still means butchering the yoke which I'm not a fan of .....

Why has the yoke got to be butchered,just get it pressed out a new one made and pressed back in.

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Had a slabby stem knurled and put it in the R1 front end I had in my Slingy then the ET, the stem lasted about 8 years with the knurling then started to have a little play in it so I had one made to fit,either way works fine in my opinion but I would rather just have one made these days. Stems are not that expensive to have made, the one in my ET was £60 if I remember correctly.

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If you want to be flash, machine it in ally and save a load of weight too. Weight saving more then you would expect.

Cheaper option done on other models not to mention for friends weld up and remachine.

If you press it properly you wont butcher it.

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On 24/07/2017 at 5:09 PM, no class said:

What are your concerns  with knurling ?   This process is used in industry all the time . there is NO way you will have issues for your application...... if the stem clearances are within .030 .  

Knurling to make up a 1mm (40 thou) difference in what should be and interference fit is not in my black of good practices yes I know it been gone and worked but not one for me most likely going to have a new stem  turned and pressed in with correct clearance .... or may just add a bit in the middle of the stem ....... ;)

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