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Xeris,
Do the braced swinger.
It is a worthy mod and settles the bike down heaps, especially when lent over in the corners on the gas. It also works well with the USD front end.
I have found with this bike that if you do one mod it necessitates another.
I am waiting on a Jamie shock and hopefully that will take care of the running gear.( Famous last words)'
I would like like $100- for everytime I have said that over the last 6 years or so. Let us know when you get the brace on and what you think ..
Do the braced swinger.
It is a worthy mod and settles the bike down heaps, especially when lent over in the corners on the gas. It also works well with the USD front end.
I have found with this bike that if you do one mod it necessitates another.
I am waiting on a Jamie shock and hopefully that will take care of the running gear.( Famous last words)'
I would like like $100- for everytime I have said that over the last 6 years or so. Let us know when you get the brace on and what you think ..
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The first rule of The unofficial Superhawk Forum is: you do not post about tires or oil.
The second rule of The unofficial Superhawk Forum is: you do not post about tires or oil.
Third rule of The unofficial Superhawk Forum: SEARCH.
Fourth rule: ...oh, screw it. What're the best tires and oil?
The second rule of The unofficial Superhawk Forum is: you do not post about tires or oil.
Third rule of The unofficial Superhawk Forum: SEARCH.
Fourth rule: ...oh, screw it. What're the best tires and oil?
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The "whole front end" as in basically keep the brakes, bars, levers, "EVERYTHING as is when doing a fork swap; so essentially having to get 'those particular' bike parts when doing brake jobs, etc?
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Personally I don't have a problem with the VTR fork mechanically, but they certainly are a lot better with some decent springs and damper parts. The stock fork is undersprung and has harsh compression damping.
I'd suggest you contact Daugherty Motorsports and get a cartridge and spring kit, or do the same with Racetech parts. Daugherty will supply a customised set-up for your weight, whereas you might have to work that out for yourself with RT.
I'd suggest you contact Daugherty Motorsports and get a cartridge and spring kit, or do the same with Racetech parts. Daugherty will supply a customised set-up for your weight, whereas you might have to work that out for yourself with RT.
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I think if I had to do it again, I wouldn't. Instead would get the forks sprung and valved for my weight and riding style (Daugherty Motorsports) put a fork brace on and call good enough. The bonus of bigger brakes will be lost, but add 954/RC/F4 calipers and radial MC, super duper pads and forget about it.
My .02
My .02
****, I'd very much appreciate anyone/everyone's .02 on the front swap scenario. Bc if I'm about to get paid for a OEM VTR1000 front fork, I may as well do the upgrade people suggest, whether it be the whole front end from a CBR600 or can/should I try to get ahold of a dif front end? THANKS GUYS, and any gals out there on the on these awesome birdbikes.
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So will pm you eventually but xeris what is your measurements on
1. Full fork length top of tube to bottom (whilst on stand like you said)
2. Distance from bottom of triple to axle center (rt leg on stand again)
I just want to see how close we are but also, we need to establish rear ride ht (if you care to) since its all relative. I have a Penske shock and one spacer @ 3mm on the shock mount.
Help would be.....helpful..Thanks
1. Full fork length top of tube to bottom (whilst on stand like you said)
2. Distance from bottom of triple to axle center (rt leg on stand again)
I just want to see how close we are but also, we need to establish rear ride ht (if you care to) since its all relative. I have a Penske shock and one spacer @ 3mm on the shock mount.
Help would be.....helpful..Thanks
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And yeah guys, .75 in is the MINIMUM change on an ATTACK motorcycle. I want quick turn in and I want it yesterday. Intuitive steering is mandatory.
Also, here in NYC we have roving biker gangs that zoom the streets on totally illegal quads & dirtbikes at night with no lights, etc. Just saw one last night. I don't condone it but it is cool to ride around with them for a minute. Very mad max. Some of the groups from the Bronx and Harlem are like 50 bikes strong.
Also, here in NYC we have roving biker gangs that zoom the streets on totally illegal quads & dirtbikes at night with no lights, etc. Just saw one last night. I don't condone it but it is cool to ride around with them for a minute. Very mad max. Some of the groups from the Bronx and Harlem are like 50 bikes strong.
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And yeah guys, .75 in is the MINIMUM change on an ATTACK motorcycle. I want quick turn in and I want it yesterday. Intuitive steering is mandatory.
Also, here in NYC we have roving biker gangs that zoom the streets on totally illegal quads & dirtbikes at night with no lights, etc. Just saw one last night. I don't condone it but it is cool to ride around with them for a minute. Very mad max. Some of the groups from the Bronx and Harlem are like 50 bikes strong.
Also, here in NYC we have roving biker gangs that zoom the streets on totally illegal quads & dirtbikes at night with no lights, etc. Just saw one last night. I don't condone it but it is cool to ride around with them for a minute. Very mad max. Some of the groups from the Bronx and Harlem are like 50 bikes strong.
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