GSXR forks conversion

[steviego]

Hi to all, Im converting my XS650 Heritage special with GSXR 1300 hayabusa forks and noticed that they are approx 95mm shorter than the original forks. This puts the bike in a low forward position, reducing the ground clearance to 85mm at left hand side stand - low point.
The bike looks low to me. Is this typical in the front end conversion and what can I do to lengthen the forks back to a similar length of manufacture. Has anyone else experienced this?

 

[buzzword]

nothing you can do to lengthen the forks. if you want an upside down fork that's closer to the original forks in length, you're better off adapting something from a modern dirt bike.

edit: you could use a custom triple clamp that lowers the upper clamp height to effectively lengthen the forks:



https://cognitomoto.com/collections...s/1-rise-top-triple-clamp?variant=10458637441

 

[Mailman]

Hi to all, Im converting my XS650 Heritage special with GSXR 1300 hayabusa forks

While your at it you should stuff that Hayabusa motor in there too!

 

[Ratranger]

They do make fork extenders as well. They aren't cheap. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brocks-Per...sion-Kit-Set-Suzuki-Hayabusa-08-/133286497175