Fork Swap vs. Valving/DMr Cartridges
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From: Los Angeles, CA
I agree it is a great street bike..... but I can also tell you that it is a completely different bike with good suspension and a braced swingarm.
I know my bike was working well with the stock bits all set up by Lindemann Eng. with a fork brace (which does really help).
Then I did the swap and I can tell you that the bike now would run circles around the bike then.....no question in my mind.
So run whichever set up you like...no worries but I will stick by my statement that after running both, I would never have a VTR with a stock front end.
I know my bike was working well with the stock bits all set up by Lindemann Eng. with a fork brace (which does really help).
Then I did the swap and I can tell you that the bike now would run circles around the bike then.....no question in my mind.
So run whichever set up you like...no worries but I will stick by my statement that after running both, I would never have a VTR with a stock front end.
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Joined: Mar 2015
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From: Central CA
Don't hold back then Ren.
How about these in your area:
04-07 cbr 1000rr ohlins front forks
or these:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...933056468.html
I have the same bug now. I would think it best to get the whole front end where possible.
How about these in your area:
04-07 cbr 1000rr ohlins front forks
or these:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...933056468.html
I have the same bug now. I would think it best to get the whole front end where possible.
Last edited by Hangfly; Apr 6, 2015 at 01:56 PM. Reason: add link and comment
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 74
From: Idaho
Don't hold back then Ren.
How about these in your area:
04-07 cbr 1000rr ohlins front forks
or these:
2004 2005 Honda CBR 1000RR Front Forks Tubes Shocks Legs OEM
I have the same bug now. I would think it best to get the whole front end where possible.
How about these in your area:
04-07 cbr 1000rr ohlins front forks
or these:
2004 2005 Honda CBR 1000RR Front Forks Tubes Shocks Legs OEM
I have the same bug now. I would think it best to get the whole front end where possible.
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From: Los Angeles, CA
Hate you both (but really love) because now I'm scouring CAD models to make my own monobloc brembos to fit those front ends...
I'm gonna need that raise boss
Nice thing about a city like mine, is the part availability is incredible and I can take my time
I mean it's already $600 for revalved and sprung forks from daughtery, $550 for new rotors, $120 brace, already have SP1 calipers (but can always ebay) and a beautiful nissin radial master, may as well go USD at this point
I should go visit Hawk in the valley then I'll really be convinced!
I'm gonna need that raise boss
Nice thing about a city like mine, is the part availability is incredible and I can take my time
I mean it's already $600 for revalved and sprung forks from daughtery, $550 for new rotors, $120 brace, already have SP1 calipers (but can always ebay) and a beautiful nissin radial master, may as well go USD at this point
I should go visit Hawk in the valley then I'll really be convinced!
Last edited by ren; Apr 6, 2015 at 09:56 PM.
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From: Lake View Terrace, CA
Well other can help with which front ends are common now but I do have pics of the fairing triming around and will try to post them.
It is minor and only involves the 2 small inner pieces, so it's something that no one will ever see
It is minor and only involves the 2 small inner pieces, so it's something that no one will ever see
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