Quote from: brad black on November 03, 2014, 02:22:00 PM
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.

Yeah, but that kind of scratch is usually visible in good pics.  Id ask for more and stand on the low offer.

Quote from: cbcanada on November 03, 2014, 02:36:57 PM
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

That sounds like a good price.

Adjustable forks don't come up real often here, and they change hands quickly.

Quote from: brad black on October 28, 2014, 02:05:40 PM
if you were going to get them revalved to suit you, the non adj ones are actually better internally.  like these st2 ones: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ducati-ST2-front-forks-/231364904381?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35de6c45bd

I picked up a set of these for my monster a few years back - I had mixed feedback at the time by people who supposedly knew what they were talking about as they weren't fully adjustable, but was assured they were the best option for what u was looking for. I have not been able to fault them.

Brad, I believe they are the older style ST2 fork - what is the difference technically?

Okay I just bought these st2 Showa fully adjustable forks

I believe my shopping list for the front end conversion is done?

Here is what i have bought so far

-st2 showas
-s2r 1000 rotors
-s2r 1000 calipers
-s2r 1000 master cylinder & lines

What i plan to do is

1. Paint the calipers
2. Paint the rotors
I can do these two alone

The below I will
Need your help.

3. Figure out how to convert the master cylinder from silver to black.. Can I paint?
4. Install the forks, rotors and calipers
5. Change brake fluid
6. Adjust my new front suspension

I should have all the parts by next week.

I am no mechanic genius but with everyone's help I was able to repair my fuel pump this summer.

So I am really looking forward to this.

One question right off the bat. How do I keep my front end up to take forks off? I am short in budget now so the most economic way would be great

Any special tools I need?

http://flic.kr/p/pHA8md

As I understand it, the carrier to wheel bolts can be difficult to get out. There's a procedure/advice that probably can be found here somewhere... including the correct type of Loctite.

Fork off: straps to the roof or to a double sided ladder with the bike already on a rear stand.

Why paint the calipers and carriers? (not so sure the result will be good...)

Painting the master is nuts

Just buy a black one.

Quote from: ducatiz on November 09, 2014, 04:37:02 PM
Painting the master is nuts

Just buy a black one.

Well I already paid for this and also all the s2r1k mc I find are all The silver COLOR ones

For the record I  talking about the part that joins the lever to the fluid brake fluid reservoir

i don't recall seeing a silver s2r1000 m/c.  it's not a s4rs radial style is it?

Quote from: brad black on November 09, 2014, 04:51:10 PM
i don't recall seeing a silver s2r1000 m/c.  it's not a s4rs radial style is it?

This is what I mean when I say silver

http://flic.kr/p/q13n2Z
http://flic.kr/p/pHDZYu

Quote from: cbcanada on November 09, 2014, 04:47:13 PM
Well I already paid for this and also all the s2r1k mc I find are all The silver COLOR ones

the S2R1k master is just a silver version of the PS16.  Same as on any other dual-rotor front Ducati Monster or SS.

Maybe I will just change the lever to black only do you guys think that will look silly

isn't the s2r1k rotor carrier black?

Quote from: ducatiz on November 10, 2014, 12:17:32 PM
isn't the s2r1k rotor carrier black?

Yes the ones I have are

If I remember correctly some SR1000s came with silver masters, some with gold.  Your lever color?  Your choice, that is what customizing is about.