Next round: ZX-10R forks

[Kev L]

If I remember right my K-Tech springs were £90 delivered. So it will depend how much the tax man bends you over!!

[mik_str]

Update: I finally got all my parts and, with the help of a set of loaner rotors (mated to my (spare) OEM front wheel), was able to ascertain the following technical bits:
- calipers needed to have 10mm removed from the "shoulders"
- due to above, one would need to use 65mm caliper bolts
- spacers needed to make everything fit were 19.5mm and 25.5mm; with these in place, everything lined up nicely
- stock axle can be re-used

With everything fit together, I also did a test fit of carbon Bestem front fender (for 2004-05 ZX-10R) and it fit too.

I currently have the forks off getting rebuilt with the parts (new seals, springs, reb and comp. pistons). Hopefully, once the weather warms up, I can get the bike to the shop for the install.... Looking forward to having it all together....

[lloydie]

Good work and good info .
Get it done I want to see the pics :-)

[agentpineapple]

nice one mik, what calipers are you using?

[mik_str]

calipers are Nissin monoblocks from a 2009 Daytona 675....

[mik_str]

I just dropped off the old girl at the dealership to have the forks installed (they already redid the forks; bike ran awesome, tech did a nice job with the jetting last time around). They will also be replacing the rear tire (Pilot Road 2) and putting on the powdercoated chain adjusters while they're in there. Finally, they swap over the rear brake MC for the RMZ250 unit I picked up on eBay (already drilled hole in footrest for it as it uses a different c-to-c distance for the mounting bolts than the stock piece). I got a pressure-sensitive banjo switch (to activate the brake light, thereby allowing to dispense with the actual switch) and am hoping to really clean up that area once it's all done.

will post pics once I pick it up.......

[lloydie]

sound like its moving forward
could you not do all that work yourself ?

[mik_str]

don't have the facilities to do it..... I tackle those things I am equipped to do but I learend long ago that trying to do a job without the proper tools and facilities is inviting disaster (and, to be honest, patience is not my strong suit....)

[lloydie]

fair play .you must of paid loads in labour cost over the years .
but at least if it wrong you can get them to sort it out

[mik_str]

I do virtually all of the minor and not so minor tinketing stuff, but call on peopel with the right tools and know-how for the bigger stuff. It does add up after a while, but 'tis the price to pay to play....... I try to do all the set-up and research ahead of time so that the shop cost is as low as possible, which helps.....

[sirch345]

Keep up the good work Micky, I'm looking forward to seeing some photo's once it's all been sorted out

Chris.

[mik_str]

Thanks Chris,

I am quite looking forward to seeing and riding it. If all goes well, will pick it up tomorrow morning..... pics should follow shortly after....

cheers

[mik_str]

Bike is ready, am going to pick it up tomorrow morning.... woohoo!!!! will post pics shortly...

[lloydie]

sweet , cant wait to see it

[mik_str]

Just got in from a quick ride (was snow on teh ground this morning.....). Forks work very nicely, smooth operation, very fuild action. The brakes, as one would imagine with new pads, weren't too stellar at first, but after some bedding in are working extremely well. Lever actions seems slightly firmer but the power is there and control seems top notch. I didn't really stomp on it as it's cold out, but am quite confident the new set-up will be very good. The steering damper clamp I had was the wrong size so the damper is not hooked up at the moment. I think I will ride it like that for a while and see if one is really needed.

I have to say, the total package works incredibly well at the moment; looking forward to some warmer weather so I go for a real ride.

Will clean the bike later and post pics.