Fitting S1000RR forks to the nineT

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Cruisincruzan

Discussion Starter · Jan 30, 2015

Picked up a set of forks from a 2014 for a good price. The one problem is that the speed sensor clamp does not fit into the space it is supposed to go into. The holes line up but it doesn't sit flush. It looks like with a small amount of grinding of the bracket it will fit but I wanted to know if anyone had done this mod and what their solution was. Thanks

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Jehu

· #121 · Mar 16, 2021 (Edited)

HollywoodNine said:
I ended up going the new ohlins route as finding good forks at the time was hard. I looked for maybe 6 months. You should be able to find mint calipers for around $200. That's what I paid with shipping. Yes you will need need brake pads. Brake lines don't need to be replaced. You will also need an axle, I paid like $100. New front bearings and cover. If you can't find a used triple trees I would suggest buying from over seas. I bought from kfm-motorraeder.de and saved a couple hundred off the cost vs a US dealer and saved on taxes too. Total on new triple trees were $675.

Thanks Hollywood, what axel am I looking to purchase? the s1000 one?
I will be using my spoked r9t wheels.
Thanks for the link for the triple three, much appreciated!

nervous

· #122 · Mar 16, 2021

Markan said:
Hi Nervous,

I don’t have this kind of money for the pair of forks! But I found fork internals for just 150€. Cartridges are from a 2014 S1000R, now I am not sure how great a solution they would be?

Well, I can understand that but none of this is inexpensive work. And my final net change over was probably in the $300 range which is a pretty reasonable cost for the upgrade, using a fully proven method. Trial and error is noble and those that follow will be grateful but may not end up the most cost effective if that’s the primary driver.

I think I read here that the internals are not compatible to swap but I look forward to your findings.

Zapman

· #123 · Mar 16, 2021 (Edited)

BaldyDave said:
+1 on what @Karamazov says.

There's been some discussion skirting this subject (I had wondered if S1000RR internals would fit the stock forks) but no one to my knowledge has done a fork transplant from the RR.... A few riders have used Ohlins forks and report great improvement. For me I doubt that I would spend that much money so your route should be lower cost and perhaps offer a significant improvement in front end stability and dive.

Will be extremely interested to see how this works out. The 9T is a bit heavier so wonering if that'll have much impact on the springing or damping of the 1000RR forks.

Please keep us posted!

Hi. I've looked for a solution like that and the conclusion is that the "transplant" is not possible. You need the complete set of forks, this is, the tubes.

At this exactly moment, my R nine t is under "surgery". Installing new adjustable forks.

Paulie M

· #124 · Mar 16, 2021

Jehu said:
No not so far mate.

Ive purchased the forks and calipers.

ive been told the triple tree can be machined out to accept the diameter of the s1000 forks in leu of replacing them.

Im not clear on what front axel i need though, s1000?

Are you sure that there is sufficient amount of material in the fork clamps?

Dirtmerchant

· #125 · Mar 16, 2021

@Jehu

I'd be very apprehensive about machining the TT for larger fork but if you do, please post pics.

Jehu

· #126 · May 2, 2021

Paulie M said:
Are you sure that there is sufficient amount of material in the fork clamps?

No unfortunately after looking into it further there is NOT enough material

Jehu

· #127 · May 2, 2021

Paulie M said:
@Jehu

you ever get your answers to your questions?

No unfortunately

NateE

· #128 · May 21, 2021

Do the forks measure the same length? That may have already been asked/mentioned and I simply missed it.

Iambored

· #129 · Oct 13, 2021 (Edited)

Bump from the dead.

I just purchased a set of S1000RR front forks, it comes with a lower and upper Triple tree clamp. I have the 2021 R9T Pure, I am wondering if I can reuse the S1000RR upper and lower triple clamps, or do I have to purchase R9T Classic Triple Tree clamps? Thank you

nervous

· #130 · Oct 13, 2021

Iambored said:
Bump from the dead.

I just purchased a set of S1000RR front forks, it comes with a lower and upper Triple tree clamp. I have the 2021 R9T Pure, I am wondering if I can reuse the triple clamps, or do I have to purchase R9T Classic Triple Tree clamps? Thank you

I think there’s discussion of that in this thread and while some have done this successfully I don’t think it’s that straightforward or easy with the Pure, as it would be with the Classic. Curious what you find.

Iambored

· #131 · Oct 13, 2021

nervous said:
I think there’s discussion of that in this thread and while some have done this successfully I don’t think it’s that straightforward or easy with the Pure, as it would be with the Classic. Curious what you find.

Sorry I wasn't clear. The S1000RR front forks came with lower and upper triple tree clamps. My main concern is if I can reuse the S1000RR TT clamps or do I have to purchase the TT clamps from the classic model.

nervous

· #132 · Oct 13, 2021

Iambored said:
Sorry I wasn't clear. The S1000RR front forks came with lower and upper triple tree clamps. My main concern is if I can reuse the S1000RR TT clamps or do I have to purchase the TT clamps from the classic model.

I got that. Have you already established if either is a compatible replacement and fit for the Pure? How about the wheel, axle, speed sensor and ring, brakes and rotors?

Iambored

· #133 · Oct 13, 2021

nervous said:
I got that. Have you already established if either is a compatible replacement and fit for the Pure? How about the wheel, axle, speed sensor and ring, brakes and rotors?

Not yet, I have not received the S1000RR front forks yet. I will have to purchase S1000RR axle bolts/calipers / brake pads. I can reuse the wheels/ rotors and slight modifications for the abs sensor location.

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Tama kraal

· #134 · 6 mo ago

So ive found a set of 17 s1000rr forks with bitubo internals for 1600nzd

My other option is adrini or whatever they are called and i think those cartridges for my forks. For about 1200nzd plus install

What is peoples thoughts on benifits ect

Dirtmerchant

· #135 · 6 mo ago

@Tama kraal

I had cartridges installed in my original forks so I don't have experience with RR forks but it is my understanding they need to be first gen that are not electronic. Also, be sure the you know what weight they were set up for, the 9T is heavier than the RR which also needs to be factored in. Given your two choices, I'd go for the new cartridges sprung for the 9T and your weight with gear on.

Tama kraal

· #136 · 5 mo ago

Dirtmerchant said:
@Tama kraal

I had cartridges installed in my original forks so I don't have experience with RR forks but it is my understanding they need to be first gen that are not electronic. Also, be sure the you know what weight they were set up for, the 9T is heavier than the RR which also needs to be factored in. Given your two choices, I'd go for the new cartridges sprung for the 9T and your weight with gear on.

Yea it works out that there 40ish kg undersprung for me on the 9t so may be to far out of peramiters

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Granitedigger

· #137 · 2 mo ago

Does anyone know if you need the entire s1000rr fork, or will the s1000rr legs fit into the existing r ninet triple clamps?

Dirtmerchant

· #138 · 2 mo ago

You will need the entire fork assembly, be sure it non-electronic version of first gen S1KRR.

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Dirtmerchant

· #139 · 2 mo ago

@Granitedigger The S1KRR is sprung pretty light so if you're much over 150 you may want to just respring the original forks for your weight. I ended up getting Traxxion Dynamics to build my forks using their AK-20 Axxion Cartridge Kit, I ordered them through Ted Porter's Beemershop and really happy with 'em.

ck_R9T

· #140 · 2 mo ago

Might be a dumb question, how can I verify if I have S1000RR forks on my R9T? Previous owner mentioned there was a swap, and I have no idea to tell. Are there any obvious indications, or would I need to disassemble to check the internals?

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