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20-06-23, 02:52 PM | #1 |
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Sorry to do this, but I need some advice about a dirty VTR
Hi folks, a mate of mine has a VTR Firestorm that has knackered forks. He has seen the fork swap on my SV and now craves a set of USDs for his bike. Obviously (yeah right!) he asked me for advice, but I have no clue. The last Honda I had was the 125 I took my test on a million years ago.
Anyway, do any of you know what USD forks fit on a poopy old Honda VTR? I was wondering about Fireblade with modern brakes, but I have no idea if it would fit. I found a VTR forum which seems a bit vague on the subject, so I was wondering if any of you maniacs would have a clue? It can't be that hard can it? At the worst maybe a custom top yoke? However a full swap would be preferred. Hugs from this manky old bird who barely manages to ride anymore. |
20-06-23, 06:02 PM | #2 |
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Re: Sorry to do this, but I need some advice about a dirty VTR
Hey Jayne, can't help on this forks business, but very nice to see you pop up on the forum again!
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21-06-23, 09:29 AM | #3 |
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Re: Sorry to do this, but I need some advice about a dirty VTR
howdoo long time.
cant help with the exact swap but you can press out the stem and insert it into the new lower clamps. might need a bit of machining on both new clamps . so basically you can use any front end you like. depends on how far gone the old forks are it might be worth just revamping them with decent internals/springs to suit weight. |
21-06-23, 02:51 PM | #4 |
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Re: Sorry to do this, but I need some advice about a dirty VTR
Blade?
https://vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=41170 VFR? https://www.vfrdiscussion.com/index....000-fork-swap/ More blade/Gixxer/Viffer: https://www.sportbikeworld.com/threa...tr1000f.16679/ Bit of extrapolation, some CBR6 https://cbrforum.com/forum/f2-tech-9...k-swap-133675/ Random List of interchangeable bits: https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...p-guide-23751/ Ste
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Re: Sorry to do this, but I need some advice about a dirty VTR
It has been a long time, my failing body and then catching that horrible lurgy that was going around a couple of years ago, made riding all but impossible at times. It was embarrassing taking the bike for her MOT when she had completed less than 400 miles since her last!
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13-07-23, 11:41 PM | #6 |
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Re: Sorry to do this, but I need some advice about a dirty VTR
Well, he changed his mind and now just wants the forks serviced. Thanks all who offered opinion.
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