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S2r 1k forks on s2r 800 advice

Started by cbcanada, October 25, 2014, 09:49:01 PM

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cbcanada

Okay I just today purchased from a board member s2r1k calipers, rotors, and master cylinder. I think for a real good deal too!

Now I need the forks! Lol
The ST forks will work with these right? I am not confined to just the 1k forks

stopintime

No, not confined to S2R1000 fork.

You'll need new brake lines to fit the new calipers (different banjo fitting angles).
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cbcanada

Quote from: stopintime on October 30, 2014, 05:32:22 PM
No, not confined to S2R1000 fork.

You'll need new brake lines to fit the new calipers (different banjo fitting angles).

What I picked up today comes with the brake lines already connected to the MC and  calipers

The only thing I want to change is..
The 1k brake lever and the part that connects the lever to the MC is silver. I would like to change to black. I can get the black lever anywhere but what about the part between the MC and lever? Any thoughts?

stopintime

I think the CRG levers feature that part black...

Call Jeff at MonsterParts to verify?
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cbcanada

Okay I have found these 1998 st2 forks
It looks like they need new seals?

What does everyone think

http://flic.kr/p/pCAGXx
http://flic.kr/p/pCAGVZ

Speeddog

Those definitely need new seals, and oil.

I'd ask 'em to wipe off those sliders and take a couple of close up pics to confirm they're not pitted.
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brad black

the showas generally don't leak, so i'd be wary as nick says.
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cbcanada

Okay I will pass on those.. The search continues :-)

ducatiz

Offer $150.  They need rebuilding.  That's not a reason to pass.  You can do it yourself and swap the springs to your weight if you need to. 
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cbcanada

Ok I found another set of forks on eBay... Says s2r1k but 2003,, did they make the 1k in 03?

cbcanada

Quote from: ducatiz on November 03, 2014, 09:50:26 AM
Offer $150.  They need rebuilding.  That's not a reason to pass.  You can do it yourself and swap the springs to your weight if you need to. 

I will ask but not too sure if he knows anything. I asked him if the forks are fully adjustable and he replied "he is not sure how can he check for it"

I have never owned fully adjustable forks so what's the best answer to give him?

ducatiz

Quote from: cbcanada on November 03, 2014, 09:56:36 AM
I will ask but not too sure if he knows anything. I asked him if the forks are fully adjustable and he replied "he is not sure how can he check for it"

I have never owned fully adjustable forks so what's the best answer to give him?

best answer is "$150 or bust, those forks are leaking oil like crazy and have to be rebuilt.  in perfect condition, they would get about $250-300"

if the top of the fork has a screw insdie a nut, then it is adjustable.
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Quote from: ducatiz on November 03, 2014, 09:50:26 AM
Offer $150.  They need rebuilding.  That's not a reason to pass.  You can do it yourself and swap the springs to your weight if you need to. 

i'd be concerned they're scratched, which is often hard to see until they're apart.  the showa generally don't leak like that ime, so that's why i'd be suss.  if the tubes are scratched that makes it a lot more expensive to fix.
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cbcanada

There is a nice set off an 1998 st2 looks in real good condition but they want $330 plus shipping.. I am hoping to find one off a member here