Suspension advice needed

[Two dogs]

Hmmmmm big bore kit tell me more
maybe we could get a group buy and as your handy with the wrenches and I know how to
open beers and watch while nodding with  apparent intelligence while actually knowing  absolutely
zero , sounds like a perfect team

[suzyj]

Hmmmmm big bore kit tell me more
maybe we could get a group buy and as your handy with the wrenches and I know how to
open beers and watch while nodding with  apparent intelligence while actually knowing  absolutely
zero , sounds like a perfect team

I was reading about 800 upgrades - one of which is to fit 91mm pistons.  The stock 695 is 57.2mm stroke with 88mm bore - if it's possible to fit the pistons used for 750 big bores (91mm), then the displacement goes to 744cc.  The pistons are expensive, but not insane - certainly cheaper than a motor swap.

I think we should try it on your bike, and then I'll copy shamelessly.  Bear in mind I've never disassembled an engine before though

[suzyj]

The pile of parts is growing, and my purse is getting ever lighter.

I just pulled the pin on these:



and these:



and of course I've already got these:



Now all that remains is some hot milling action, and some quality shed time, and I'll be a happy plappy!

[Jukie]

go Suzyj go

[Brett76]

Nice one Suzyj, i am interested in how you get on with the new brake master. I stayed with the standard one when i upgraded my front brakes & am not that happy with the lever feel.

[craigo]

Mmmm shiney. I love the fact that all the stuff is lovingly laid out on what appears to be a foam set of baby play letters 

Bear in mind I've never disassembled an engine before though

I've disassembled heaps of stuff. Some of it I have even put back together! I have a pile of left over internal parts as proof. 

[mattyvas]

Lovely work Suzyj.
Are they 4 pot gold lines? Had them on the 620 and they rocked.
I'm guessing they won't be fitted by the weekend?

[techno]

I think we are going down the same path. Your just way ahead of me.

I'll just learn from your experience. 

[suzyj]

Lovely work Suzyj.
Are they 4 pot gold lines? Had them on the 620 and they rocked.
I'm guessing they won't be fitted by the weekend?

Aye - they are, with 320mm rotors.

They're currently winging their way across from the US, along with the clipons.  I doubt they'll arrive before next week.

[Spider]

great work Suz, I've done some of this to my s2rs and reckon great suspension is.....highly addictive....I keep thinking about tracking some factory Ohlin forks with 7000 series alloy caliper mounts.

we can always go the 20mm cartridge upgrades!!! 

great job!

[suzyj]

Oh no!  My bike exploded!



Being out with Dez on the weekend just proved to be too much for the poor thing.

[Betty]

Looks like someone is getting ready for Superbike School.

[mattyvas]

Now you're gonna have to learn how to wheelie.
Yeah that's right I was reading your wheelie ways in another thread.