forks

I have a '92 w/just over 13,000 miles on it. The forks are crap! I've heard in the past about better replacement forks. Any one know about this? Also, opinions on Dale Walkers Power Commander (I think that's the one) and pipe kit? Thank you. :confused2:

I was reading in the FAQ's. and it was suggested that the forks be lowered 1" inside the triple tree, and that the forks themselves them be collapsed 1.25-1.5 inches. How do you lower the shocks themselves? Lowering them inside the triple tree is self explanatory, but how do you lower them...

Am I doing something wrong or are there really 0 (zero) hits when searching the forum for "USD" or even "UPSD" (you never know) :confused2:

on the vmax (very slightly) and more so on the hawk i'm fixing up there is some surface rust on the fork uppers. anyone have any luck with specific techniques? I tried some metal rescue rust remover with a rag and it didn't do anything. a scotch brite pad and 1000 grit paper helped a little...

Has anybody swapped in a USD front end, and used the switch controls from the front end they used? I used a set of 2007 R1 forks, and was contemplating using the same switch controls from the R1. Turn signals, on/off, etc. The only thing I see of an issue, is having to remount the fuel reserve...

Can you plug air holes in early forks & slide them up to drop front an inch or so.can't buy springs or forks right now.tried downsizing spacers but its a little sloppy.

I changed the seals in my forks due to one of them leaking but now they will not hold air pressure. I would put 10 p.s.i in them and it would leak out in the matter of a few hours. I changed the oring in the fork cap then the valve core and the valve stem o ring the leak is slower now but the...

Hi. I just picked up an 86 Vmax for $1600 which is rough cosmetically but is sound mechanically (for the most part). The front end is in bad shape with broke brake lever, leaking shocks, paper thin rotors, etc. I want to replace the front end with one off of a Hayabusa. They are on eBay for...

I have some suspension setup questions about my Vmax that I need some help with. First off, it's a 93 Vmax with USD fork conversion, sport bike wheels off of a gsxr, works connection rear shocks, and a Fischer Millenium swingarm. The front forks are from a 91-93 fzr1000 and it has MEK triple...

I was gonna do the simple lower the forks in the trees. Money is tight and was just do a quick fix til i got money for springs. Anyways when i loosened the bolts to drop the forks they would not slide because of the air setup. Can i not do this if my bike is still setup for air? or am i just...

I have read and talked to people about the improved handling by simply lowering you front forks an inch or so. Before our ride last Saturday Bill and I lowered my forks just over an inch so I could try it out. After riding most of the day I couldn't wait to put them back to stock height, I...

Im wondering what I would need to do replace the factory forks with a set of R1 forks or something of that nature, Im really looking to do a set of sport bike wheels, like the ZX14 wheels or something like that

What does sliding forks up 1 inch in the trees do?:ummm:Does it help handling. i would think so. I am going to move the forks up to see what happens:confused2: any info bad or good. would like to no if waisting my time. thanks guys...

Hi all, I am currently replacing my fork seals(again) and I had a little accident the fork tube rolled off the bench and when it hit the cement it scratched the Guide bush that clips on the very bottom of the tube. There is no other damage. My question is will I have to replace it or will I...

Hi all, My fork seals are leaking again. They started to leak on the same side as last time which was about 2-3 months ago. I am wondering if there is a top quality fork seal out there? and does anyone know who sells after market oil seal circlips? My bike is the 88 model with the air valve...

I thought I had read in a back issue of a VBoost magazine that someone had substituted a mechanical "preload" in place of the stock air pressure fitting at the top of the front forks. I've gone back through them and cannot find it. Has anyone a) heard of this? b) know anything about it? c) tried...

When I bought this 85 I swore I was going to keep it stock! Then I ran across some fzr1000 6 pot calipers on ebay for $75, and all the parts to upgrade to a set of 03 black forks just seemed to come along. Then I found the top steering bearing was rusted and off came the triple trees and what...

I would like to get a new set of forks for my 02, really my right fork is the only one that is bad, but if I can find a set, I'll take it. I didn't know if there is anyone out there that is doing the USD conversion that wants to sell their stockers or not. Anyway if you know of some, send me a...

Little help here,, I recently replaced my fork seals followed seans video all went well, replaced with 15w oil stock springs, and now that I got to ride it, it feels like a bouncing pogo stick.. or if you were riding a hardtail ( no shocks) with solid rubber tire's. Any suggestions would be...

IfI am having an affordable fork set with the tripple tree, how can I adapt it for a 93-up Vmax ? Is it practical? All feedback appreciated. Thank you Adam