Project for next year: new front end

[Angel of Death]

Hey guys, I"m new here and I looked at the two pages of threads on suspension and didn't really find what I was looking for. Also is the search function broken?

Anyhow, I just picked up a '93 front end (forks, trees, bearings) off eBay for my '92 and am trying to figure out the best route to take for making this a comfortable refined and well handling bike.

Any ideas what internals I should run? I"m 5'11 and 200lbs btw.

Thanks! Erik

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[Buster Hymen]

I did a few test searchs, and the search is working. What did you put in the Search box?
As for the suspension, I would change out the stock internal springs. Look into Race Tech springs and emulators or Progressive springs. Race Tech will send you springs based on your weight and riding style. You'll probably end up with .90 or .95

 

[maleko89]

Erik,welcome to the forum! What you need next is Racetech springs and gold valve emulators. Check out www.racetech.com. HUGE improvement up front! Another thing would be to get late-model brake discs, They're well ventilated and are much better than the early model discs.

 

[Angel of Death]

I did a few test searchs, and the search is working. What did you put in the Search box?
As for the suspension, I would change out the stock internal springs. Look into Race Tech springs and emulators or Progressive springs. Race Tech will send you springs based on your weight and riding style. You'll probably end up with .90 or .95

Wow, I feel dumb. Before, I would click on search and nothing would happen, no box, nothing. But now it works [/sheepish smiley]. Stupid StateDept computers.

What are the differences between raceteck /emulators and progressive. I like the idea of having them custom fit to my fat ass!

Thanks!
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[Angel of Death]

Erik,welcome to the forum! What you need next is Racetech springs and gold valve emulators. Check out www.racetech.com. HUGE improvement up front! Another thing would be to get late-model brake discs, They're well ventilated and are much better than the early model discs.

I tried thier digital product seach but couldn't find the Vmax under yamaha. Wierd. Maybe I'll just call them. Thanks for the link!

As for the late model brake disks, should I go with stock or something aftermarket? Factory calipers or the R1 kit from SportMax?

Thanks! Erik
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[Buster Hymen]

I tried thier digital product seach but couldn't find the Vmax under yamaha. Wierd. Maybe I'll just call them. Thanks for the link!

As for the late model brake disks, should I go with stock or something aftermarket? Factory calipers or the R1 kit from SportMax?

Thanks! Erik

Here's a direct link to their page (RaceTech) for the emulators and springs for a 93 front end. If you are a VMOA member you get (I think) a discount of 20 or 25%.
http://www.racetech.com/evalving/english/Srchpr.asp?bikeid=422&manufacture=Yamaha&model=VMX1200&year=93%2D99&TABLEINFO=street&langname=english

As for brakes, the R6 and R1 calipers bolt right on (make sure the calipers are not the new radial style). Or if you have money burning a hole in your pocket, you can go with Brembos.

 

[Angel of Death]

Here's a direct link to their page (RaceTech) for the emulators and springs for a 93 front end. If you are a VMOA member you get (I think) a discount of 20 or 25%.
http://www.racetech.com/evalving/english/Srchpr.asp?bikeid=422&manufacture=Yamaha&model=VMX1200&year=93%2D99&TABLEINFO=street&langname=english

As for brakes, the R6 and R1 calipers bolt right on (make sure the calipers are not the new radial style). Or if you have money burning a hole in your pocket, you can go with Brembos.

Thank you for the link, that will come in quite handy.

Good to know how universal those R6/R1 calipers are. Are they truly worth going for do you think?
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