Maybe time for a change - Page 3

bally71 · 25-Jun-2013, 23:16

Suspension scares me .. the thought of taking forks apart makes me positively poo my pants

skidlids · 25-Jun-2013, 23:46

I first started pulling forks apart in 1980 to convert my 400/4 to a twin disc front end with better calipers, so i used the lowers from an XS250

one bike I wish i still had

skidlids · 01-Jul-2013, 16:30

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But also building up a set using 996 internals in 750SSie Dark Outers with 1000SS fork caps

Be nice if someone hadn't already botched the 996 internals

bally71 · 02-Jul-2013, 01:57

The cap looks ok .... might make a nice paperweight

skidlids · 04-Jul-2013, 00:04

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Originally Posted by bally71

The cap looks ok .... might make a nice paperweight

Caps no good for a DD bike as its to big

Forks are now all assembled, just need to add oil, set the appropriate air gap and see how the after market seals hold out

skidlids · 22-Jul-2013, 00:08

Not a lot of Progress of late

Just modified the 748 tank, fitted the pump and plumbed in the fuel connections.
Also did a bit of prep ready for the lock wiring

Hopefully tomorrow Dallas will weld on a couple more brackets for me so I can make a battery mount and then I can crack on with the electrics

Photos may be of use to Roxy

PHIL-THE-DRILL · 22-Jul-2013, 22:21

Looks good Kev how about streetfighe r style like mine ?

mark 999 · 24-Jul-2013, 10:46

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Originally Posted by skidlids

Not a lot of Progress of late

Just modified the 748 tank, fitted the pump and plumbed in the fuel connections.
Also did a bit of prep ready for the lock wiring

Hopefully tomorrow Dallas will weld on a couple more brackets for me so I can make a battery mount and then I can crack on with the electrics

Photos may be of use to Roxy

They are indeed of use !

I've just about got all the bits ready for the project, although I've no idea where the battery is going to go !

skidlids · 24-Jul-2013, 20:25

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Originally Posted by mark 999

although I've no idea where the battery is going to go !

Here's a clue

Spjallen · 24-Jul-2013, 21:55

Yes Chaz did my forks and I've had no real issues with them ( sensible money for the work too) it gave me the adjustabilty I was after. Serviced them this year and changed to a slighly heavier fork oil which I prefer - 5w to 7.5w. A job worth doing.

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25-Jun-2013, 23:16	#21
bally71 DSC Club Member Mille Bikes: 620SS Desmo Due 800SS Minitwin 1000SS Monster 750 Posts: 391 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wirral Mood: Inquisitive cat Suspension scares me .. the thought of taking forks apart makes me positively poo my pants Reply

25-Jun-2013, 23:46	#22
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club I first started pulling forks apart in 1980 to convert my 400/4 to a twin disc front end with better calipers, so i used the lowers from an XS250 one bike I wish i still had Checkout the Desmo Due Paddock on Facebook Reply

02-Jul-2013, 01:57	#24
bally71 DSC Club Member Mille Bikes: 620SS Desmo Due 800SS Minitwin 1000SS Monster 750 Posts: 391 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wirral Mood: Inquisitive cat The cap looks ok .... might make a nice paperweight Reply

22-Jul-2013, 22:21	#27
PHIL-THE-DRILL Registered Forum User Mille Bikes: 999 bip zx6r DD Posts: 192 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: winchester Looks good Kev how about streetfighe r style like mine ? Reply

24-Jul-2013, 21:55	#30
Spjallen DSC Club Member 500SD Bikes: Honda CB350 K4, Ducati 749s Posts: 545 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Llannerch-y-medd Yes Chaz did my forks and I've had no real issues with them ( sensible money for the work too) it gave me the adjustabilty I was after. Serviced them this year and changed to a slighly heavier fork oil which I prefer - 5w to 7.5w. A job worth doing. Reply