front end straps : Suzuki GSX-R Motorcycle Forums: Gixxer.com

**wolph69** · 09-30-2005, 08:39 AM

I'm looking at getting some straps for my bike. a friend with an 03 1k has some and he said he had to get an adaptor for them because of the front brakes on the 2003 gsxr 1000. I have a 2001 gsxr 600, do I need the adaptors too??

**Applegarth** · 09-30-2005, 10:10 AM

Nope. I had a 2002 750 and didn't need adapters. As long as your brake caliper bolts point out, not towards the bike, you are fine.

oldgixxer · 09-30-2005, 10:49 AM

You need a special bracket if you have radial mount calipers,if not,the just bolt right up

**perry** · 09-30-2005, 11:25 AM

buy the brackets from brocks. makes it very nice. work great on my 05 1000. help me go from 10.4 to a 9.9 (1 of a couple of things)

**Applegarth** · 09-30-2005, 10:49 PM

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buy the brackets from brocks. makes it very nice. work great on my 05 1000. help me go from 10.4 to a 9.9 (1 of a couple of things)

The brakes on his 600 are different from the 05 1000. The bracket would do no good.

**fast600** · 10-01-2005, 06:15 AM

just goto shnitz racing and get a set from them they are only $25 and no atapter is needed

**QuicknLow** · 10-01-2005, 06:59 AM

is it possible to use a ratched tie and put a hook on each part of the lower fork where the straps would go....then ratchet them down??....i dont see y not

**fast600** · 10-02-2005, 05:36 AM

a buddy of mine did that and it worked for about 4 races then it broke on a launch, so id have to say just go and buy one from somewhere to be safe.

**Rockin C Racing** · 10-03-2005, 01:31 AM

Most tech inspections won't allow you to have a ratchet style strap, and definately won't allow hooks. The straps must be bolted on. You won't need an adaptor bracket on your 600. Brocks Performance has straps for $22.