VTR with USD forks....

[tim-e]

Having owned this bike for some time, I've now insured it & running about on it.
I've fitted USD forks & have opened up the stock silencers, made my own cam chain adjusters, not the fastest of bikes but very nice to ride, rock solid, handles & brakes very nicely!
It would be interesting to test out a stock bike as I think the USD & Nissan 4 pot gsxr calipers must make quite a difference?
Other than the small tank, Impressed!

[Jscobey]

Did you fit the USD forks or did you buy it that way?

I'm a big advocate of the USD forks on the VTR. Makes a pretty impressive difference. The VTR got skimped in the suspension and brakes department if you ask me. The bonus to USD's is you usually get a better brakes package as well as much beffier yokes.

Compliments a nice shock and braced swingarm very well

[bigtwinthing]

Yes the rear shock is well "shocking" as standard. A decent aftermarket one doesn't make it faster, but allows you to ride it faster over crappy roads, if that makes sense! its a great mod.

[tim-e]

I fitted the USD, TL1000 forks ,used a Ducati front wheel & discs, GSXR1100sling shot Nissan 4 pot calipers.
And GSXR1000 K1 fairing, the bike was accident damaged so used the parts I could get a deal on, or had in my parts stash.

[Jscobey]

Yes the rear shock is well "shocking" as standard. A decent aftermarket one doesn't make it faster, but allows you to ride it faster over crappy roads, if that makes sense! its a great mod.

it doesnt make your bike faster per say... but sorting both ends of the suspension brings more confidence in the bike and traction, and confidence breeds speed. so it doesnt make the bike faster, it makes you faster. and that applies on crappy roads as well as perfectly paved tracks.

[Flatline]

Where's the pictures then ??

[tim-e]

pic' to follow......

[caferacerdan]

sounds like an interesting collection of parts on the bike!
would be interesting to see it! need to do a USD swap but cant afford atm :/

[fabiostar]

get some info up how much work was involved in that front end swap. sounds interesting

[VTRDark]

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