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Tom_k
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 09:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It's time to sort the S2 suspension out and I think the forks need attention first (20k+ miles, new stock shock last year). I want to spring for my weight, get the pre-load set, and possibly re-valve if it's worth it. The questions are: Should I do it myself or send them out to an expert (Race Tech, Aftershocks, etc), and how far should I go with the upgrades (re-valve)?

This isn't a track bike, but I do enjoy spirited street riding. I'd like to get the most out of what I have.

Thanks

Tom
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Ratbuell
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 09:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hm. I'd be interested in hearing your responses too...since my 21k mile S2 is currently sitting next to its forks and steering head for a neck bearing replacement ;)
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Tom_k
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 09:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I figured this would apply to a lot of us.

I get a lot of front end dive under braking, and I know the stock springs aren't optimum for my weight (around 190 during riding season, hopefully less this year).

Adjustable preload would sure be nice.

TK
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Ratbuell
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 10:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I doubt a preload adjustment would be viable, at least not without major reworking of the tubes and caps...probably the best bet is going to be a progressive rate spring and maybe a revalve. I may try and pick up a spare pair of forks so I can send them out and not lose ride time...maybe a trip next door to the race team is in order. I know they work closely with traxxion on lots of stuff, especially on the old tuber race bikes. Hmmm. Dammit, now you have me thinking. All I do is spend money, LOL.
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Onahog
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 09:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rat...Money is printed to be Spent...Go 4 it!....LOl..
Be prepared for help, when re assembly on the forks comes into play..2 hands just aint enough...Hb
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Tom_k
Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 06:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rat:

I spoke with Phil at Aftershocks yesterday afternoon and he seemed to know quite a bit about the Buell WP fork. He gave me a ballpark price of $425 to spring and set the preload for my weight and rework the valving. He also provides a setup sheet with recommended rebound/compression settings for both ends and sag specs for the rear.

I believe that FMJ had mentioned in a post here the he had a stock Showa shock re-valved by Aftershocks. That is how I found out about them.

I'll keep you posted if I proceed.

TK
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Firemanjim
Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 06:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Phil is indeed the man for you.I have had 2 sets of S-2 forks and my Showa and a Penske done by him,not to mention a bunch of dirtbike stuff.He knows his stuff,rides,races,and is usually at all the AFM races for trackside support.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 01:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well...I found *one* spare fork. <sigh> Story of my life, lol.
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Tom_k
Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 06:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My forks went to Aftershocks on Monday, I hope it's worth the money.
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Firemanjim
Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 10:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Have faith,Tom.You will notice the difference. And money spent on good suspension is one of your best mods on a bike.
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Tom_k
Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 11:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

FMJ:

I am finally coming around to the fact that horsepower is sexy, but shouldn't be the first or only mods to make. Having a pro doing something right the first time isn't cheap, either.

I chuckle to myself when I think about slipping that built 340 in my Barracuda when I was a teenager but not doing anything about the 10 inch 4 wheel drum brake set-up.

Not an optimized "package" if you know what I mean.

Thanks for pointing me in Phil's direction.

TK
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