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Modest beginnings of my M750 project

Started by memper, March 07, 2013, 07:40:15 AM

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brad black

#240
April 25, 2013, 06:08:16 AM
will the front guard hit the regulator at full compression?
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memper

#241
April 25, 2013, 06:57:32 AM Last Edit: April 25, 2013, 06:59:41 AM by memper
I don't think so. But it might be cool if I cut a hole in the fender just in case.
"Calling a bikini fairing on a monster a fairing is like calliing a girl in an actual bikini proper work attire....unless shes a stripper." -He Man

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memper

#242
April 25, 2013, 07:12:11 AM
Suspension:
Are there any forks that will fit without needing to replace the trees or caliper or axle? Probably not with all those constraints but its worth a shot..
"Calling a bikini fairing on a monster a fairing is like calliing a girl in an actual bikini proper work attire....unless shes a stripper." -He Man

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MendoDave

#243
April 25, 2013, 10:14:08 AM
I put some 749 forks on mine. I did have to have the top clamp Machined out a bit and I made some shims for the bottom out of sheet metal. Other than that they went right on. I took the forks down to race tech first and had them replace the seals, and add new oil before I put them on.

Speeddog

#244
April 25, 2013, 11:25:40 AM
Quote from: memper on April 25, 2013, 07:12:11 AM
Suspension:
Are there any forks that will fit without needing to replace the trees or caliper or axle? Probably not with all those constraints but its worth a shot..

Same fitment adjustable Showa forks came on other Monsters.
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memper

#245
April 25, 2013, 05:38:56 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on April 25, 2013, 11:25:40 AM
Same fitment adjustable Showa forks came on other Monsters.
Youre talking about the non adjustable Showas right? I'd love to find a set of adjustables without having the headache of new wheel and new calipers and possibly new trees. But the non adj Showas, are they better than the Marzocchis?
"Calling a bikini fairing on a monster a fairing is like calliing a girl in an actual bikini proper work attire....unless shes a stripper." -He Man

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memper

#246
April 25, 2013, 05:43:25 PM
Quote from: Mendo Dave on April 25, 2013, 10:14:08 AM
I put some 749 forks on mine. I did have to have the top clamp Machined out a bit and I made some shims for the bottom out of sheet metal. Other than that they went right on. I took the forks down to race tech first and had them replace the seals, and add new oil before I put them on.
Dave, did your calipers line up?

Anyone know if 749 forks would work with respect to calipers and axle fitment? Is the length different from stock M750?
"Calling a bikini fairing on a monster a fairing is like calliing a girl in an actual bikini proper work attire....unless shes a stripper." -He Man

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Important: always check your battery filter and regularly change your headlight fluid.

Speeddog

#247
April 25, 2013, 06:39:50 PM
There were adjustable 41mm Showa forks on some Monsters, they had the same small axle and 40mm caliper bolt spacing as what you have.
They'll bolt right on.

749 forks won't bolt up to any of your parts.

Dave's '01 M750 has the 25mm axle and 65mm caliper bolt spacing.
So the 749 fit his axle/wheel and calipers.
He shimmed the lower triple and bored the upper to fit the 53/53 diameter of the legs.
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MendoDave

#248
April 25, 2013, 06:43:27 PM
Quote from: memper on April 25, 2013, 05:43:25 PM
Dave, did your calipers line up?

Anyone know if 749 forks would work with respect to calipers and axle fitment? Is the length different from stock M750?





It just goes together besides having the top tripp,e machined and the shim on the lower one.

Quote from: Speeddog on April 25, 2013, 06:39:50 PM
There were adjustable 41mm Showa forks on some Monsters, they had the same small axle and 40mm caliper bolt spacing as what you have.
They'll bolt right on.

749 forks won't bolt up to any of your parts.

Dave's '01 M750 has the 25mm axle and 65mm caliper bolt spacing.
So the 749 fit his axle/wheel and calipers.
He shimmed the lower triple and bored the upper to fit the 53/53 diameter of the legs.

So his 750 is different?

memper

#249
April 25, 2013, 07:35:09 PM
Thanks guys. Nothing on fleabay...
I need to figure out a temp bandaid until I find suitable replacement forks. I put on a set of Braking brake pads and new fluids and now the nose dive is so bad I get concerned with quick stops.
Most affordable idea I have (until monster showas appear) is to get some springs from racetech and put in heavier weight oil.


"Calling a bikini fairing on a monster a fairing is like calliing a girl in an actual bikini proper work attire....unless shes a stripper." -He Man

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Raux

#250
April 26, 2013, 02:08:43 AM
I have to look but i have internals for  S4 showas if that will work

memper

#251
April 26, 2013, 01:16:16 PM
Quote from: Raux on April 26, 2013, 02:08:43 AM
I have to look but i have internals for  S4 showas if that will work
So youre saying that adjustable showa internals can fit inside my marzocchis?
"Calling a bikini fairing on a monster a fairing is like calliing a girl in an actual bikini proper work attire....unless shes a stripper." -He Man

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Important: always check your battery filter and regularly change your headlight fluid.

memper

#252
April 26, 2013, 02:48:49 PM
saw these...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUCATI-848-1098-1198-STREETFIGHTER-OEM-SHOWA-CARTRIDGE-INTERNALS-FORKS-SPRINGS-/380466671008?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item589594ada0&vxp=mtr

It would be great if I could drop them in my Marzocchi tubes. But nothing is ever that easy. I'm being naive but wishful... :-[
"Calling a bikini fairing on a monster a fairing is like calliing a girl in an actual bikini proper work attire....unless shes a stripper." -He Man

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Important: always check your battery filter and regularly change your headlight fluid.

Speeddog

#253
April 26, 2013, 03:58:14 PM
Quote from: memper on April 26, 2013, 01:16:16 PM
So youre saying that adjustable showa internals can fit inside my marzocchis?

Quote from: memper on April 26, 2013, 02:48:49 PM
saw these...
~~~SNIP~~~
It would be great if I could drop them in my Marzocchi tubes. But nothing is ever that easy. I'm being naive but wishful... :-[

No, neither will work without disproportionate spending of time and money.
And that may not even be enough.
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MendoDave

#254
April 26, 2013, 02:16:41 PM
Some body, either on this thread or TOB was working on some adjustable internals for these Marzochis. I don't know what ever became of that.
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