« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Fork spacer or handlebars?? Hmm.  (Read 1587 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline babyfood1217

  • The only way to drink espresso is as a
  • Hot Shot
  • ***
  • Posts: 432
  • I miss my baby...
Fork spacer or handlebars?? Hmm.
« on: June 20, 2006, 04:01:48 PM »
Hopefully I'll get some fun answers for both questions.  The bike is a 1976 CB750k, and the questions are as follows...

1.)  I'm going to try adding some PVC or aluminum spacers to my forks to try to stiffen it to the point I like it.  I realize that I alone can determine the correct height for the spacer, but I am not sure of the diameter.  Anyone have any ideas? 

2.)  I'm trying to find a set of risers that are practically flat, but not quite.  I am looking for super minimal sweep, pullback, and rise, and am wondering if anyone who has a really low set would post a picture and a source. 

thanks again!

-Chris Gerber
Logged
I need help moving my project bike from Wisconsin to Seattle, WA.  Willing to pay well.  Contact if interested.

SOHC member: #438

Project: 1976 CB750K
GSXR forks, Monoshock Rear end, 836 in progress, RC51 pipes, custom frame and everything else.

Offline Tim.

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,945
  • www.DOTHETON.com
    • DO THE TON
Re: Fork spacer or handlebars?? Hmm.
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2006, 04:11:18 PM »
Just buy a stack of washers the right size.  To determine the right size, take the fork cap off your fork and measure.
Logged
Roule comme dans les années 70...   Roll as in the Seventies...

Offline Uncle Ernie

  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 3,613
Re: Fork spacer or handlebars?? Hmm.
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2006, 06:35:22 PM »
Have you tried a higher viscosity fork oil?

Drag bars from Parts Unlimited- about $19. No rise and just a hint of pull-back.
Logged
Dude- your 8 layers are showing!

Offline scunny

  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 4,613
  • don't call me expert
Re: Fork spacer or handlebars?? Hmm.
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2006, 09:39:38 PM »
heres a link to some bars, tells you about width, height and pullback, the prices seem reasonable to.
http://store.azmusa.com/knclubhanbla.html
Logged
past-cb100,ts250,cb500,cb500,gs1000,gs650g.phillips traveller
present-CB 650 retro
            VTR1000F3
           XL250S riverbed rocket
           TS250[sold]
           TS185[sold]
           XL125S[sold]
           MT50 (white)
           MT50 (red)[sold]
           KN250/XS400 project
           XR/XL250 bitsa under construction
           SL100[sold]
           XL250R
           pedal(pub bike) leaks oil
my gallery http://gallery.sohc4.net/members/personal/scunny

Offline bill440cars

  • Feeling More & More,
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 12,351
  • Tryin' To Slow Down "Time"!
Re: Fork spacer or handlebars?? Hmm.
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2006, 05:20:52 AM »



              scunny, nice to know about that place, I'm going to give them a shot and order me a set of
       bars (soon as I decide what I want).   Decisions........Decisions.  Ha! Ha!    Later on, Bill   
Logged
Member # 1969
PRAYERS ALWAYS FOR: Bre, Jeff & Virginia, Bear, Trevor & Brianna ( Close Friend's Daughter)
"Because HE lives, I can Face Tomorrow"                  
 You CAN Teach An Old Dog New Tricks, Just Takes A Little Bit Longer & A Lot More Patience!! 
             
Main Rides: '02 Durango, '71 Swinger & Dad's '93
                  Dakota LE 4x4 '66 CB77 & '72 SL350K2
Watch What You Step Into, It Could  End Up A Mess!

Offline Uncle Ernie

  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 3,613
Re: Fork spacer or handlebars?? Hmm.
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2006, 03:54:03 PM »
I made a mistake- The bars I was talking about are from Tucker Rocky, Similar to Parts Unlimited but smaller. PU has Flanders bars which are WAY more expensive.

Sorry
Logged
Dude- your 8 layers are showing!

Offline bill440cars

  • Feeling More & More,
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 12,351
  • Tryin' To Slow Down "Time"!
Re: Fork spacer or handlebars?? Hmm.
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2006, 05:41:55 PM »



            Hey there Uncle Ernie,  I picked up some good info on this one. My local Kawasaki/Suzuki dealer sells the Tucker Rocky products so, I'm going to go and check them out soon!!   

                                                                           Thanks,    Bill
Logged
Member # 1969
PRAYERS ALWAYS FOR: Bre, Jeff & Virginia, Bear, Trevor & Brianna ( Close Friend's Daughter)
"Because HE lives, I can Face Tomorrow"                  
 You CAN Teach An Old Dog New Tricks, Just Takes A Little Bit Longer & A Lot More Patience!! 
             
Main Rides: '02 Durango, '71 Swinger & Dad's '93
                  Dakota LE 4x4 '66 CB77 & '72 SL350K2
Watch What You Step Into, It Could  End Up A Mess!

Offline STLrocker

  • Enthusiast
  • **
  • Posts: 181
  • whiskey bent and hell bound
Re: Fork spacer or handlebars?? Hmm.
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2006, 10:49:22 PM »
i've used PVC as spacers. it works well, and cheap. cant remember what size. it should be about the same outside diameter as the springs are.

 you can only go so far on the spacer length. if you go too far the coils will start to bind before the forks fully compress. this would be more of a concern with original springs which may be sagging a lot already. use the spacers, but just a heads up.

the heavier oil is a good suggestion to go with the spacers. it will really make a difference.
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »