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Just noticed that one of the seal must have gone on the forks. First thought was to take into the shop but maybe now is the time to get an upgrade - maybe it won't even cost much more than getting the seals replaced at a Honda place.

Heard plenty about Roger at Revolution but looking for something more local, i.e. London way.

Any suggestions?

Also, short of the fireblade/ducati upside-down replacement, what upgrade options are there using the standard forks?
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Roger will do them by post
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Post by jpickup »

Thanks for the replies.

I was looking for somewhere local as I'm not sure I'm up to the job of removing them myself. However it does seem that Revolution is the place...

The obvious question: How do you support the bike with the forks off?

I've got a rear paddock stand but obviously would need to support the front. Wooden blocks under the engine? Something more substantial?

Rope from the roof of the garage? (it is a rented garage away from where I live so no major mods to the garage allowed!)
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Hi
if you want to change forks for others, there is a few options depending on what you want to spend you could go with:

older blade forks 97-99 are a straight swap but are not upside just alot beefier fork bottoms.

Ducat front end and change everything like Daz Sear but will need custom yokes have a look at the posting in general chat under MMMMMMnnnnnnn and see what a creation he has done.

or you could go with the blade 929 forks as i have but you need to change averything up front and you need different bars to clear the fairing.

the new blade 1000rr forks have been done but i dont know whats involved.

also i think the sp1 has been done look on superhawkforum.com

Other than these mods try roger as kaz said loads of members on hear have had roger dodger the front and have been very happy as he knows his sh1t about vtr's

Jacking the front can be tricky if you dont have front paddock stand i lift under the engine using trolley jack then sit it down on blocks but you may need a mate to help.Then put axle stands with a piece of wood ontop under both sides of the crankcases this gives it more stability from side to side swaying you can always tie rope from the bike to the rafters above in your garage just to make sure

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well if i win tonight, we're all off to get it done!!!
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Rincewind wrote:well if i win tonight, we're all off to get it done!!!
I really appreciate that mate :wink: :D
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Post by Fireman on a Storm »

sirch345 wrote:
Rincewind wrote:well if i win tonight, we're all off to get it done!!!
I really appreciate that mate :wink: :D
Count me in!
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:twisted: yup and if i win i will do the same for you all :twisted:
14mil-1 its a safe bet me thinks :(
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Post by Rincewind »

VTR1000KAZ wrote:
if you win.. you're gonna regret that quote !!!!! :lol:

at the jackpot being 17million, no i'm not :wink:
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Rincewind wrote:
VTR1000KAZ wrote:
if you win.. you're gonna regret that quote !!!!! :lol:

at the jackpot being 17million, no i'm not :wink:
I knew you were genuine :wink:
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jpickup wrote: I've got a rear paddock stand but obviously would need to support the front. Wooden blocks under the engine? Something more substantial?

Rope from the roof of the garage? (it is a rented garage away from where I live so no major mods to the garage allowed!)
Jack under the engine will be fine (NB use a bit of wood to avoid damage to the sump)

AS LONG AS YOU DON'T REMOVE THE REAR WHEEL
The weight of it keeps it nice and steady (found that out the hard way!)

Top tip, loosen the pinch bolts before you take ALL the weight off the front
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Post by yellafella »

Only got one poxy number !!! :( :( :(
1 winner ! Someone on here ? :D :D :D
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:( no win sorry all :cry:
use jack under sump with block just like Ben said :wink:
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Post by xxxrated »

i hung mine from the rafters but ive also held it on the sidestand in the past whils someone chucks a couple of blocks under the sump which you can rest it back onto
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VTR1000KAZ wrote:well.... did you win????????? :D coz we didn't :evil:
*Kaz gets all excited at the prospect of having some upgraded forks*

no :(
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