ok my Hawk is in the shop getting new tires install (Power Pure), dropping in a New Yuasa battery and quick oil change. Having them check the chain tension and headlight position. Anyother things I should consider they look at? Just had K&N and rejetted last season -bike has 3500 miles.

I've been told I should have the forks and general suspension set to my build. I am fit 215 and 6ft tall 37yrs old. Mostly hwy riding and back curvy roads no stunts simply enjoy a weekend ride with my buddies.

On a sidenote the candy apple blue Bird was all factory 2003. I put integrated rear brake/signal, watsen front signals, Rex sliders, Puige smoke double bubble, blue pegs and mirror extenders (broad shoulders now see) and custom Super Chicken decals. I'm also open for other creative add-ons. I think I want to leave the bottem naked (defines the bike).
Thanks guys

 

There's a helpful article in the knowledge base by Hawkrider entitled "How to set sag." There's also a suspension section at Hawkrider's VTR site www.superhawk996.net It's unlikely though that you will be able to get a correct amount of sag at the front with the stock fork springs.

 

Unfortunately it's not even unlikely... At 215 you can't get the fork even close in stock condition... With the stock fork you will need new springs and valves/shimstack to get the setup right (At that weight it's springs & shimstack & valves, not either or...) or the more expensive but well worth the money option, swapping out the whole fork...

The stock springs and valving is setup for a 100 pound rider... You can get it ballpark right for a good bit over but not when you break the 200 mark...

 

ok it sounds like my best bet is to get a new fork what do you recommend and will that do it? what am i looking to spend?

 

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You do not need new forks, but the standard forks need springs and valving to suit your weight. The shock also benefits from this. The other thing you should do is to upgrade the brakes by fitting different calipers and possibly master cylinder. These two mods will be the best performance mods you will ever do.

Now - new forks. Fitting new forks will get you the performance advantage of USD components and may have good brakes fitted to them already if you are lucky. Also bling factor cannot be overlooked. However there is a lot more work and expense involved than simply upgrading your existing components. Any other forks you fit may need springs and valving done to suit your weight anyway. Only you can decide if it is worth it.

If you do a search on here you will find lots of info on front end swaps.

 

Brakes from CBR 600F4i (whole set) $100-150
Racetech springs + Goldvalves $280
Various little trinkets ~$20
Time for completion 2-4 hours (with some experience)

CBR 1000RR front (can usually find a set with forks, triples, brake and axle) $550-750
CBR 1000RR front wheel (with rotors) $200-400
CBR 929RR/954RR triple tree $200-400
Various little trinkets ~$200
Time for completion 1-2 weekends (varies with your skill level)