Redbone
Well-Known Member
Over on the Yahoo Tech list I saw a post about using a Suzuki vs800 USD setup. Not sure I'm wild about the cutting and rewelding the "center stem". Does anybody have any thoughts on this USD setup? They also mentioned a Mean Streak USD.
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MY QUESTION: "What is needed to use the Suzuki VZ800/ Mean Streak USD as far as the triple clamps? I don't understand the statement that "you can use the stock and remove 10mm from the center?" I take it that fender options would have to be custom if I still wanted a 18" tire/ wheel combo?
I'm wanting to retain close to stock ground clearance, How long is the suzuki USD compared to a stock Vmax? (Axle to top of fork tube) I'm already running progressive springs that have the 2" internal drop so hopefully it's within a couple inches of a stock vmax length."
OLIVERS REPLY: "The part about the vz800 triple clamp is it is 10MM longer then the vmax triples. You need to cut 10mm out of the center stem(and weld it back together) then it will fit into the vmax stock fork neck.
You will need to drill out the other fork leg mounting tabs as Suzuki only used a single disc on these models. Also you need to make adapter brackets to mount brake calipers on those legs. I used hayabusa wheels (17") front and rear because I wanted matching wheels but you can keep the vmax wheel,it will bring the front end very close to stock.
I hope this info helps! Oliver"
What other USD's out there are close to the stock Vmax fork lenght?
(note: edited due to format differences.)
MY QUESTION: "What is needed to use the Suzuki VZ800/ Mean Streak USD as far as the triple clamps? I don't understand the statement that "you can use the stock and remove 10mm from the center?" I take it that fender options would have to be custom if I still wanted a 18" tire/ wheel combo?
I'm wanting to retain close to stock ground clearance, How long is the suzuki USD compared to a stock Vmax? (Axle to top of fork tube) I'm already running progressive springs that have the 2" internal drop so hopefully it's within a couple inches of a stock vmax length."
OLIVERS REPLY: "The part about the vz800 triple clamp is it is 10MM longer then the vmax triples. You need to cut 10mm out of the center stem(and weld it back together) then it will fit into the vmax stock fork neck.
You will need to drill out the other fork leg mounting tabs as Suzuki only used a single disc on these models. Also you need to make adapter brackets to mount brake calipers on those legs. I used hayabusa wheels (17") front and rear because I wanted matching wheels but you can keep the vmax wheel,it will bring the front end very close to stock.
I hope this info helps! Oliver"
What other USD's out there are close to the stock Vmax fork lenght?