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Fork Swap on S2R 800

Started by flanman, August 09, 2016, 07:20:31 AM

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flanman

I know this has been discussed a lot before, I was searching through past posts yesterday and couldnt really come to a conclusive answer.

What is the easiest, and least expensive fork swap option for a S2R 800 (2007)?

My fork seals need to be replaced and I was quoted $600+ by my dealer, would appreciate any input of anyone who has swapped out their forks. Is there a particular donor that requires minimal work to make everything fit?

Would it be much more expensive than having the dealer just replace the fork seals?

Thanks in advance!

DarkMonster620

basically any Monster from 2002 forwards, ST models[although, IIRC] these are a bit longer and SS models . . .
Carlos
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Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
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stopintime

S2R 1000, S4R, ST4 and probably more are direct bolt on. As already written. ST4 are same length

All of them good candidates for later upgrades  8)

.... and usually less than 600.
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flanman

Thanks guys! So any of the above will work with my stock tripples, brakes, etc without having to bore/shim/spacer?

DarkMonster620

Quote from: flanman on August 09, 2016, 08:20:36 AM
Thanks guys! So any of the above will work with my stock tripples, brakes, etc without having to bore/shim/spacer?
just make sure you're getting 25mm axle forks

Where are you located?
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
Ducati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

stopintime

#5
Quote from: flanman on August 09, 2016, 08:20:36 AM
Thanks guys! So any of the above will work with my stock tripples, brakes, etc without having to bore/shim/spacer?

Yes  [thumbsup]

EDIT: if your current axle doesn't have compression adjustment holes through it - you might need to drill holes or buy one with holes. Or buy a fork including axle.
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flanman

Quote from: DarkMonster620 on August 09, 2016, 08:27:10 AM
just make sure you're getting 25mm axle forks

Where are you located?

Located in Massachusetts.

Howie

You might want to contact this guy   http://clubhousemotorsports.com/index.html   and have him freshen up a set of used forks for you properly set up with a linear spring for your weight and valved for your riding style.

DarkMonster620

Quote from: howie on August 09, 2016, 10:00:34 AM
You might want to contact this guy   http://clubhousemotorsports.com/index.html   and have him freshen up a set of used forks for you properly set up with a linear spring for your weight and valved for your riding style.
YES to what howie said . . . Might be even better than getting "new" to you forks . . .
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
Ducati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

flanman

Great will give Clubhouse a try (heard good things before  [thumbsup] )

SpikeC

$600 is absurd for new seals. How much if you bring the legs in without the bike??
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flanman

Quote from: SpikeC on August 09, 2016, 02:14:58 PM
$600 is absurd for new seals. How much if you bring the legs in without the bike??

Yeah I thought that sounded pretty high, I was expecting half that...

DarkMonster620

Quote from: flanman on August 09, 2016, 07:21:28 PM
Yeah I thought that sounded pretty high, I was expecting half that...
if it is a dealer is about right ... parts go for around $350(overhaul kit + oil) and the rest labour . . .about 2 to 3 hours(can't remember) . . . if independent shop . . .  TOO much . . .
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
Ducati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

flanman

I am looking into some reworked forks for sale in the classifieds. Anyone know if a 2001 Monster 900S tripple will fit onto an S2R? From what ive read I am thinking no? Any feedback is appreciated!

Speeddog

2001 Monster 900S triple will *not* fit onto an S2R.
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