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07-08-2008, 08:51 AM
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i'm still on the fence about the forks... to swap or not. 
i have a nice hyperpro damper & pazzo levers & fork brace that would not transfer over to a new triple & clip-ons ....
i do have the front forks spring'd for my weight but stock valving ( w/ 7w oil & 140mm air gap ) & a 900rr m/c.
i just bought a set of f4i calipers that i'll mod and put on some top shelf vesrah pads. i didn't like the EBC HH... too much fad & currently have the SBC pads on that after 2 trackdays have figured out that i need a better initial bite ( good pad other than hard brake from redline in 6th gear ).
i'm hoping the shock will come in 3-4 week as 4 weeks is my next full trackday.
i guess then i'll try & figure out if i require more stiffness ( and adjustability ) or just better valving.
tim
i have a nice hyperpro damper & pazzo levers & fork brace that would not transfer over to a new triple & clip-ons ....
i do have the front forks spring'd for my weight but stock valving ( w/ 7w oil & 140mm air gap ) & a 900rr m/c.
i just bought a set of f4i calipers that i'll mod and put on some top shelf vesrah pads. i didn't like the EBC HH... too much fad & currently have the SBC pads on that after 2 trackdays have figured out that i need a better initial bite ( good pad other than hard brake from redline in 6th gear ).
i'm hoping the shock will come in 3-4 week as 4 weeks is my next full trackday.
i guess then i'll try & figure out if i require more stiffness ( and adjustability ) or just better valving.
tim
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07-08-2008, 11:00 AM
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07-08-2008, 11:41 AM
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i'm still on the fence about the forks... to swap or not.
i have a nice hyperpro damper & pazzo levers & fork brace that would not transfer over to a new triple & clip-ons ....
i do have the front forks spring'd for my weight but stock valving ( w/ 7w oil & 140mm air gap ) & a 900rr m/c.
i just bought a set of f4i calipers that i'll mod and put on some top shelf vesrah pads. i didn't like the EBC HH... too much fad & currently have the SBC pads on that after 2 trackdays have figured out that i need a better initial bite ( good pad other than hard brake from redline in 6th gear ).
i'm hoping the shock will come in 3-4 week as 4 weeks is my next full trackday.
i guess then i'll try & figure out if i require more stiffness ( and adjustability ) or just better valving.
tim
i have a nice hyperpro damper & pazzo levers & fork brace that would not transfer over to a new triple & clip-ons ....
i do have the front forks spring'd for my weight but stock valving ( w/ 7w oil & 140mm air gap ) & a 900rr m/c.
i just bought a set of f4i calipers that i'll mod and put on some top shelf vesrah pads. i didn't like the EBC HH... too much fad & currently have the SBC pads on that after 2 trackdays have figured out that i need a better initial bite ( good pad other than hard brake from redline in 6th gear ).
i'm hoping the shock will come in 3-4 week as 4 weeks is my next full trackday.
i guess then i'll try & figure out if i require more stiffness ( and adjustability ) or just better valving.
tim
Good idea to go incrementally. the shock alone will do wonders then you can address the need for the fork. My own opinion, when you figure in the built in brake improvments it its a big help. but could be a nice winter project too.
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07-08-2008, 12:28 PM
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I agree. There's no comparison in the braking power. Necessary for a track bike. Much less so for the street. Street riding doesn't glaze your rotors black (which actually helps braking power).
I had a fork brace, springs, revalved forks. The improved stiffness with an RC51 front end was still quite noticable. Again, the primary benefit is for track riding in my opinion. It also makes a better street bike, but you are setting your riding limits to trackday performance.
BTW, I used all stock controls on my clip-ons. I made a bracket to mount my Ohlins steering damper below the headlight, with a Suzuki GSXR fork clamp. I can send pictures, if you'd like to see how I did it.
I had a fork brace, springs, revalved forks. The improved stiffness with an RC51 front end was still quite noticable. Again, the primary benefit is for track riding in my opinion. It also makes a better street bike, but you are setting your riding limits to trackday performance.
BTW, I used all stock controls on my clip-ons. I made a bracket to mount my Ohlins steering damper below the headlight, with a Suzuki GSXR fork clamp. I can send pictures, if you'd like to see how I did it.
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I agree. There's no comparison in the braking power. Necessary for a track bike. Much less so for the street. Street riding doesn't glaze your rotors black (which actually helps braking power).
I had a fork brace, springs, revalved forks. The improved stiffness with an RC51 front end was still quite noticable. Again, the primary benefit is for track riding in my opinion. It also makes a better street bike, but you are setting your riding limits to trackday performance.
BTW, I used all stock controls on my clip-ons. I made a bracket to mount my Ohlins steering damper below the headlight, with a Suzuki GSXR fork clamp. I can send pictures, if you'd like to see how I did it.
I had a fork brace, springs, revalved forks. The improved stiffness with an RC51 front end was still quite noticable. Again, the primary benefit is for track riding in my opinion. It also makes a better street bike, but you are setting your riding limits to trackday performance.
BTW, I used all stock controls on my clip-ons. I made a bracket to mount my Ohlins steering damper below the headlight, with a Suzuki GSXR fork clamp. I can send pictures, if you'd like to see how I did it.
07-09-2008, 09:18 AM
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11-13-2008, 08:53 PM
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back to the waiting game .... greg ( hawkrider ) called today and said my forks are done. 
it'll take a week to get back to the west coast & about 5 months for the sun to come out 
it'll be nice to see how well she behaves ...
tim
it'll take a week to get back to the west coast & about 5 months for the sun to come out it'll be nice to see how well she behaves ...
tim
11-14-2008, 05:18 AM
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I bought my parts here outta a race shop in NC...these guys really know their stuff!
http://www.resuspension.com/8100-p-1-c-79.html
Good luck,
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11-14-2008, 08:30 AM
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I was concerned about not having a spring compressor and other tools required for the rebuild. What parts exactly did you require and what equipment & tools did you need?
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Skokie, I rebuilt mine for around $30 including all new seals and oil and bought enough to do it again one day
I bought my parts here outta a race shop in NC...these guys really know their stuff!
http://www.resuspension.com/8100-p-1-c-79.html
Good luck,
RC
I bought my parts here outta a race shop in NC...these guys really know their stuff!
http://www.resuspension.com/8100-p-1-c-79.html
Good luck,
RC
11-14-2008, 08:45 AM
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Just make sure you get the right tool to grip the shaft bearing with in order to tear it down...this is the one that fits mine:
http://www.resuspension.com/SHOCK-WRENCH-p-15431.html
If yours is leaking I suspect it's only the shaft wiper that needs replaced...$7.50, but I'd call them and they'll confirm all the parts you'll need to get a good rebuild done and don't forget the oil
RC
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