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Originally Posted by shmoki That said I like to do things differently so I am putting a set of GD021 Showa's on my latest project. Same forks that came on the 888 SP5 and 900SS FE, they look the same as the GD011's but have a two tone stanchion and a gold, instead of silver, lower leg. |
The GD021s were standard fitment for all SS models from around '94 onwards.
As Frank says I had SBK forks on my SL for a while, since moved across to my 888. I used the Cyclecat top yoke (which comes with a shim for where the fork goes through the bottom yoke) which makes it a relatively bolt on job. The forks made a world of difference to the front end of the Superlight although I'd imagine getting the standard forks revalved/sprung would also do the same thing.
It's not a totally simple job because you need to get a SBK mudguard, bars and sort an axle/wheel/speedo drive combo, but it's all boilt on with the right parts.
Cost-wise the Cyclecat top yoke is the biggest hit. I got mine from Spareshack with a hefty discount because of my DSC membership. Discount more than paid for my membership. It'd be even cheaper at the moment 'cos of the daft exchange rate. As for the forks I got a bargain off of ebay and sold my SL ones for way more than the replacements cost.. In the end the whole lot cost less than getting my old set sorted.
Would I do it again though....? No. Looks really cool and makes the bike feel better but as Jools says the faffing around to get it just right is a pain. The waiting around for parts from different suppliers etc. I'd pay the cash to get the original forks sorted., I'd still buy a Cyclecat top yoke though.....