killerbandit
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Post by killerbandit on Jun 15, 2015 16:34:03 GMT
I have a 98 1200 bandit and I've been thinking of doing a fork swap but before i shell out about a grand of my hard earned money i need to know is it really worth it...i dont do any track riding but i do really ride hard on the street. I like the way they look but im not sure they look $1000 good....so im asking for some input from people who have done this and can tell me how much of difference can i expect. I mean is it like night and day or can i get about the same from just doing a spring and valve swap right now i have my forks slid up about an inch and a half and my rear shock set up as high as the preload will go i weigh about 165lbs and the only 2up riding i do is with my daughter who is six and she sits in front of me i even made a set of pegs that i attached to the rear motor bolt for her and she loves riding. But anyway like i said i really want to know do usd forks really make that much of a difference ........thanks in advance for your help
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Post by zooma on Jun 15, 2015 16:59:47 GMT
Never had USD forks but reduced unsprung weight and less flex means that you should feel a noticeable difference. I'm sure one of the other lads will be along soon to give you their "tuppence" worth
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antiks
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If it's got tits or tyre's it'll cause you trouble
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Bikes: 1999 Suzuki GSF Bandit 1200 & 1993 GSXR 750
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Post by antiks on Jun 15, 2015 17:07:38 GMT
I have fitted gsxr 750 usd,s to both of my b12,s and it does make a
Noticable difference over the stock forks, i also fitted a cbr600r rear shock as well.
Big difference over the stock suspension.
Not sure about fitting different springs in the standard forks as i have not done this but im sure loads have and will give you some feedback soon.
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Post by bigkenx on Jun 15, 2015 17:16:01 GMT
If you ride hard on the road you will notice a big difference just by givin your standard suspension and overhaul or treat it to new fork springs and adjustable rear shock , as for different forks that's what route I went and have better brakes and the front end feel is a lot better , not because just because they are usd , just because the difference is nice set up forks
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Post by quazi on Jun 15, 2015 18:33:04 GMT
The biggest single most noticeable difference you can do to any bike which will effect the handling, braking and turning is..............
A set of lighter wheels, the lighter the better. The suspension has less to deal with, the bike turns quicker, brakes more effectively, bar inputs less of an effort for a better result. Not cheap but the biggest return on my book.
Suspension can then be sorted with this in mind as you will gain even more.
The last set of Dymags I bought were £1700 now there over 2k.
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Post by abdw on Jun 15, 2015 19:58:46 GMT
I had a set of USD's on an old firebade, think they look much better than RWU's
Still have RWU's on my Bandit at moment, just dont have the cash for USD's
Think your standard forks will work just as well as USD's given a good overhaul and progressive springs / better oil etc.. but if USD's give you more confidence in riding then the money is well spent.
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Post by bluedog59 on Jun 15, 2015 23:46:59 GMT
Got to agree with the "light wheels" comment. When you consider the difference they make to handling, braking and performance they are one of the best mod £ for £.
Back in the real world of your budget, I would say that getting your stock forks revalved and sprung will give better results than just sticking in a pair of USD's that are too short and for a lighter bike. When you factor in that any new forks may themselves need a service and other work (yokes, clock and headlight mounts etc etc) it's cheaper with better results.
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Post by wsn03 on Jun 16, 2015 9:27:09 GMT
For the type of riding you are doing it sounds like an overhaul of your standard forks would probably do. I tour, and ride fairly hard on mine - with clean oil and forks in good condition I find standard more than good enough - I used to race and I've had the trick forks etc, but for bimbling around on the road, including 2 up, the standard suspension in good nick has always been more than good enough - just saying as you're concerned about spending money.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2015 18:39:47 GMT
on my 12 bandit i sent the fork,s to kais [ohlins dealer] they fitted spring,s and new oil and set them up for my 16st beach body [not] and what a change for the better.
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Post by rusty on Jun 17, 2015 5:49:39 GMT
on my 12 bandit i sent the fork,s to kais [ohlins dealer] they fitted spring,s and new oil and set them up for my 16st beach body [not] and what a change for the better. ROFL....beach body....pmsl....ahhh you crack me up lol |
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Post by abdw on Jun 17, 2015 6:47:25 GMT
I believe maxton do the fork service replacing the Internals with theirs, although heard it was pricey!
There are only a few things that stop bikes from throwing us off, tyres, suspension and geometry, we all seem to muck around with geometry, changing riding position etc.. So think suspension is worth spending some time if not money getting sorted...
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Post by bluedog59 on Jun 17, 2015 10:50:58 GMT
The full internals swap is the expensive option. They, and plenty of others, can do stuff with the stock internals.
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Post by gpz1100convert on Jun 17, 2015 21:24:29 GMT
I have gsxr750 on mine. The advantage is the range of adjustment is improved.
If not doing it for looks better option is going to a specialist and getting them set up for you. cheaper and keep the looks as is.
Mark
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