Topic: fork mods.

[mad mike]

does anyone have information ref. fitting modern fork internals to our dinosaur  front forks, thinking 2006 gsxr 600 internals?[which i just happen to have lying around] this is for a dresda race bike, [f2 forks]  so quite light weight [at least compared to the titanic!!!] thanks.   mike

[PeWe]

I read a thread before about this. http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=63784.0

The thread looked interesting when I have an old modified Suzuki GS1000 fork with dual rotors, bought 1985 but never realised the projekt on my bike.

[mad mike]

thanks for the link pewe,  -  didn't make myself too clear with my question, i wish to retain the f2 forks but upgrade them with modern internals, - any information would be great.   thanks.   mike

[Sam Green Racing]

There are parts available to transform the forks, you could also keep your eye open at the show this weekend.

Sam.

[trueblue]

I have considered cartridge fork emulators for my bike, they might be an option for you.  Does anyone know if they are as good as they say they are, will they improve my sloppy front end? Bad breath? Sleepless nights? Resale value of my house?

[Doctor_D]

Maxton does cartridge-damper conversions for vintage forks.  No Honda listed on their website, but it's easy enough to enquire.

http://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/

Mine isn't a track-bike, but I've got RaceTech emulators and Works Suspension springs, and welded up the rebound holes.  After tuning the fluid volume and weight, it gets the job done.

[Sam Green Racing]

Maxton does cartridge-damper conversions for vintage forks.  No Honda listed on their website, but it's easy enough to enquire.

http://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/

Mine isn't a track-bike, but I've got RaceTech emulators and Works Suspension springs, and welded up the rebound holes.  After tuning the fluid volume and weight, it gets the job done.

Why did I not think of that Dave    Mike is only a few miles from Ron, he could take the forks to him and have the job done right.

Sam.

[turboguzzi]

besides maxton, this guy fits CBR600 cartridges into British forks, should work on our 35mm's too i'd say

http://www.cosentinoengineering.com/index_files/Page405.htm

not that hard to DIY actually but you'll have to spend some time figuring out the shim stack/oil grade etc.

got gsxr750 as well as R1 cartridges waiting to be transplanted into my Gpz's 38mm unit, still have to decide which one is easier to do...

[fang]

For my Yamaha RD350 go-fast project, I am looking at updating the front end with springs and Emulators from RaceTech.
Here's a link:
http://www.racetech.com/HTML_FILES/EMULATORGV.HTML

For around $350 you can get some good bang for your buck (NON-PROGRESSIVE SPRINGS + EMULATORS).  I don't know if they offer a set for CB750 bikes, but there might be similar options from other folks.

-fang

[martin426]

Race Tech do offer multiple spring(and rates), adaptor and emulator combinations for most SOHC & DOHC vintage Hondas.
I just received full setups for CB550, CB750 and CB900F forks.
 
Scott 

[trueblue]

Race Tech do offer multiple spring(and rates), adaptor and emulator combinations for most SOHC & DOHC vintage Hondas.
I just received full setups for CB550, CB750 and CB900F forks.
 
Scott 

They have them for the 650 too what I want to know is are they worth the effort and cash.

[martin426]

In my experience they do.  It is a very popular setup in the Canadian vintage racing scene.
 
Scott

[Doctor_D]

In my experience they do.

+1

[mad mike]

thanks for all your input guys,gonna have a play with the gsxr forks as i already have them, just wondered if anyone had already done this type of conversion as a cheaper alternative to maxton etc. will let you know how i get on.    mike.

[somesuch]

any progress on this Mike? I was looking at my stock K3 tubes and it looks like there is not enough room there. The earlier forks might work. GL1000 forks have even more room. What bike has the thinnest cartridges?