Great work around on the top spacers, seal, and factory bearing cover. The addition of the keyed washer is exactly how I'd do it also. Just finished a CX500 Cafe yesterday and am starting another tomorrow and this client wants a USD fork conversion. Fortunately I have an 05 GSX600R parts bike. Thank you for a quality video, The Dutchman.
I really liked how detailed your explanation on how you make everything works.i have a 1975 cb550 and it seemed like everything is the same,and I’m putting a 2004 gsx r1000 front end on it with the same neck bearing part number for the top and the bottom.thanks for this video.
im building a cx500c with gsxr 750 fork swap, i just shaved 3/16th of an inch off the bottom on the neck tube, and it made all the room for all nuts/washers
Perfect, you'll love that front end. Monday video will be the final GL video. Check it out, we filmed riding next to it so you can see how it sits when riding.
I know this is quite a bit off time wise. I watching this to learn now to make a fork swap myself. There is a company that im looking to go with. They make new conversion stems to be slightly longer to take care of that issue
Are your inner races flush with top of stem tube? I think the race should go be recessed about an 1/8 inch top and bottom. I could be wrong, but I thought thats how I've seen it done on a CX/GSXR All Balls conversion.
Yes fully set. I plan on making a video about the bearings. The CX might be different, although if you look at some of the Cognito Moto photos close up, you can see the same issue.
But a more direct answer to your question is with the top race fully seated, the race protrudes above the head tube about 1/8" fully seated. You can see it at 18:44
Haven't done one but it would be very similar. You can look up the outside diameter of the frame headset then the inside diameter of the cbr stem then look up the bearing set on all balls website. The bearings were the easy part. The steering stops were more of a pain. Go to cognito moto and get the steering stops kit, it's cheap easy and works. If I did it again that's what I would use for stops.
Absolutely it feels great, the bike sits better and the brakes will be much better. Stay tuned for the seating position and the continuation of the build!
I got the front end from a wrecked junk bike so I paid under a $100 check your local tow companies. I don't plan on changing the radiator, but it should be an easy process.
Great work around on the top spacers, seal, and factory bearing cover. The addition of the keyed washer is exactly how I'd do it also. Just finished a CX500 Cafe yesterday and am starting another tomorrow and this client wants a USD fork conversion. Fortunately I have an 05 GSX600R parts bike. Thank you for a quality video, The Dutchman.
I really liked how detailed your explanation on how you make everything works.i have a 1975 cb550 and it seemed like everything is the same,and I’m putting a 2004 gsx r1000 front end on it with the same neck bearing part number for the top and the bottom.thanks for this video.
Thanks, you'll love the forks on it. They really make a huge difference in the stance and look!
im building a cx500c with gsxr 750 fork swap, i just shaved 3/16th of an inch off the bottom on the neck tube, and it made all the room for all nuts/washers
Perfect, you'll love that front end. Monday video will be the final GL video. Check it out, we filmed riding next to it so you can see how it sits when riding.
Can't wait to see the final product and more videos!
Cool. Nice job. Looks right to me.
It sits perfect, can't wait to get it done.
I know this is quite a bit off time wise. I watching this to learn now to make a fork swap myself.
There is a company that im looking to go with. They make new conversion stems to be slightly longer to take care of that issue
Yes, cognitomoto they make some really nice stuff.
@@TepcoCycleRepair yeah, they are the ones. Couldn't think of their name off hand.
I've been really enjoying your cafe transformation so far
thank u!
great video man
Thanks, soon as I have time I'll post up what I did to the tail. It's coming along!
Are your inner races flush with top of stem tube? I think the race should go be recessed about an 1/8 inch top and bottom. I could be wrong, but I thought thats how I've seen it done on a CX/GSXR All Balls conversion.
Yes fully set. I plan on making a video about the bearings. The CX might be different, although if you look at some of the Cognito Moto photos close up, you can see the same issue.
But a more direct answer to your question is with the top race fully seated, the race protrudes above the head tube about 1/8" fully seated. You can see it at 18:44
Now I see that the CX and GL are quite different in the head tube.
I have access to a CX frame, I'll compare.
@@TepcoCycleRepair long shot but…. Is it really different the head tube from the CX to the GL? - thanks for sharing the knowledge!
@@daviddesotomayor9975 Yes, they are different lengths.
@@TepcoCycleRepair thank you so much.
Would you say the CX would be longer than the GL? - thank you again!
@@daviddesotomayor9975 The GL is 222mm and the early GX is 223mm. Motofaction is a great site for tons of info on fork swaps.
What do you recommend to do the swap to a 929 honda 2000 I have a gl500 82
Haven't done one but it would be very similar. You can look up the outside diameter of the frame headset then the inside diameter of the cbr stem then look up the bearing set on all balls website. The bearings were the easy part. The steering stops were more of a pain. Go to cognito moto and get the steering stops kit, it's cheap easy and works. If I did it again that's what I would use for stops.
What washer did you use up top that has the locking tab?
19:00 I explain my final set up, it works great with no issues.
And the washer with the tab is from the GSXR.
excellent job, are you a lineman? Could you pass me the part numbers of all balls?
Thank you
Not s lineman. I put the part numbers in the description. Thanks for watching!
Grease??, the steering damper is one thing that won’t be needed on the GL😉
All bearing were greased at final assembly, I agree about the damper, I took it off. Thanks for watching.
Really neat. Was it worth it?
Absolutely it feels great, the bike sits better and the brakes will be much better. Stay tuned for the seating position and the continuation of the build!
@@TepcoCycleRepair I will! I have an 81 gl500. How much did you get the gsxr front end for? And, any tips on changing out the stock radiator?
I got the front end from a wrecked junk bike so I paid under a $100 check your local tow companies. I don't plan on changing the radiator, but it should be an easy process.
Mill a bit off the top thats what i did
Another option, thanks!