risla Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Hi all, I want to change my standard conventional forks for some usd forks and wondered if anyone had any advice on what would be most suitable to fit a 2002 J2 model ZX6R. I will be riding on roads mainly, maybe the odd track day. Thnx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hi all, I want to change my standard conventional forks for some usd forks and wondered if anyone had any advice on what would be most suitable to fit a 2002 J2 model ZX6R. I will be riding on roads mainly, maybe the odd track day. Thnx. How much you thinking on spending? Instead of going this route I had my forks reworked (new springs, oil and matched to my weight etc) including having the rear regassed and sprung and static sag setup. Cost £600 ride in ride out and it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran9r Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I'd have thought you can get USD forks and get the lot reworked for that much...maybe not ride in/out though. The 7R front end slips straight into the 9, so it's worth a look on the 6. If you want radial the later 6 fits, but needs either different yokes or lockstops and ignition position modified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potheadpixi Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Just be careful with crucial measurements like fork yolk offset (which will effect trail ) and fork length (which may effect ride hight and trail). Bolt on the wrong bits and it might look the dogs - but handle like a sack o spuds ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agtrak100 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Just be careful with crucial measurements like fork yolk offset (which will effect trail ) and fork length (which may effect ride hight and trail). Bolt on the wrong bits and it might look the dogs - but handle like a sack o spuds ! SPOT ON.. revalve respring reoil what you already have, will get the best results without the guess work of trying to fit UDS's from another machine , unless you know what you are doing.... rake trail offset... and are the USD's that you want correctly sprung and damped ??????? SteveT RHRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_bate Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 SPOT ON.. revalve respring reoil what you already have, will get the best results without the guess work of trying to fit UDS's from another machine , unless you know what you are doing.... rake trail offset... and are the USD's that you want correctly sprung and damped ??????? SteveT RHRC Bingo! If the original forks are serviced by the right people there will be a massive difference. Maybe even work better than finding a great a USD setup. Cheaper and less headache. Do the rear shock as well. With that just change it out to a Maxton or an Ohlins or whatever. Talk to the manufacturer or a specialist about recomending a setup for yourself. After that just mess about with your tyre pressures and the bike will be automagically transformigated into a super sharp racing machine that will allow you to dive in on Rossi and slam the door in his face! Maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risla Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Cheers all, I would get new yokes anyway to suit the new forks. I would be thinking of a budget of around £1000-£1200 for the complete package, not including fitting. I would like usd forks not only for looks but also because they twist/flex less than conventional forks. I'm thinking of a nitro rear shock when it comes to that job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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