forks

I have a question for all you suspension guys. What is the best way to stiffen/lengthen the front forks on my drag bike? With 10" struts I can almost get the oil pan to bottom out by rolling the bike and locking the front wheel up and pushing down on the bike, so I know I will have problems at...

You guys running the R1 forks from Cycleoneoff tell whats good or bad about them please.

My 85 has the original forks. I have read they put better forks on the max's over the years. Should I get my original rebuilt or should I look to get something different. I live in illinois and do not need anything crazy as there are only 4 turns in the whole dam state... Also what are you...

Got some '88 front forks from eBay. Seller said the following: "Came out of a running bike with about 11k miles. Straight and pretty clean on the sliders..very little rusting. Seals were replaced a season befor being removed. Bike was lowered 1/2 inch by putting in different space. Fluid was...

I need some help on this.I already talked to Sean and he does not sell this adaptor.Chad,a vmaxer that just moved to my town has an 86 max with stock brakes.He already has a set of R1 calipers and rotors.The calipers have the blue inserts.I did some searchs and have found no answers yet.

It appears that the new Vmax has conventional forks; But are they really? I think upside down forks look really cool of course but what's really desirable about them is the fact they are cartridge forks as opposed to damping rod type forks. Of course the lower unsprung wieght is also...

I own an 03 with the semi gloss gray finish. I'm putting some chrome on it and want to paint it a candy color. I like shiny! Has anybody tried taking the black off the lower front forks? I want to take the flat black off and just have the aluminum finish.

Was looking at R1, 998/1098, GSXR, and RC51 forks. Not sure what the correct application is. I know I would need different triple clamps but which ones for which forks? What say the forum members?

Anybody have spare forks lying around that are not pitted on the inner chrome tubes? Please PM me.

07 model, wanting to go to the sizes on the bike in the forum logo. I think that's 17" rear and 19" front? So, given the shaft drive and all that - what model wheels do I need, and where do I get them? thanks! Also interested in the R1 fork mod, or R6 if that also works. Any info on that...

How to disassemble the front forks of a 1993-2003 model Vmax Scott Greene El Paso, TX This minimal tutorial is to offer some tips for those who are having trouble getting the bottom Allen bolt out of the fork tube of a 1993-2003 (at least) Vmax, and do not have the damper retaining tool...

I have an 85 and I use it for a 12 mile commute and road trips that involve as many twisties as possible. I don't however go all that fast like I did when I was young. The most expensive part are those darn drop down triples. Will the emulators and springs be good enough, should I find some...

Hi Guys, I see on some VMAX bikes out there that the owners have chrome or brushed steel forks... my '05 has black colored forks. What gives? Are the brushed metal forks a stock option from different years or is this a customized thing? Thanks Scott

Just want to double check that I'm reading my manual right. Min to max is 5.7-14.2psi? My front end feels really soft from what I remember so thinking that when the shop replaced the fork seals they didn't put air in the upper part. Want to make sure I've got the right info before going and...

I dropped my 2007 down 1-1/2" on the fork tubes. WOW! What a difference in handling. I prefer it big time. The only problem is that now the clutch and brake lines are in a permanently bowed position and sitting against the radiator, where they will surely rub the paint off of the radiatior...

Ok I need advice. It's time to replace the fork seals on the 88 front end and I'm not going to touch the forks until I get advice on disassembly. The workshop manual says I need a damper rod holder Part no. YM-01328 and T-handle Part no. YM-01326 to lock the damper rod. Do I really need the...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VMAX-Custom-R1-fork-Conv-black-ano-complete-BAD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35592QQihZ012QQitemZ220120319106QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW :confused2: Guy has some nice look bits and pieces up for sale: http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZstarr8745 :cheers: Neil

Hey guys, whats your thoughts on reducing rake by having custom triple trees made. Is it done? who has done it? what parts ar available to do it? I want to go USD but also to reduce rake a bit.

my max is a 86 and has air forks on it. the air valve is just under the top tree and clamps around the tube, and has a hose running to the other fork tube. i guess there is a hole w/ a seal in the fork tube under these clamps. is this correct? if this is the case it seems impossible to lower...

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