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    Revalving a 5th gen fork for better rebound

    I finally had a chance to work on the forks this week and I think I finally found the right combo or damn close! I added 3 more .10 x 17 shims as...
    Post by: Baroquenride, Aug 31, 2022 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Revalving a 5th gen fork for better rebound

    Yeah, when I filled the cartridge with oil I was actually worried I'd have too slow of rebound with how it felt. Also, I did double check when...
    Post by: Baroquenride, Jun 2, 2022 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Revalving a 5th gen fork for better rebound

    So I got the preload set up and hit the twisties today.....ugh....it's just as bad as before, like a pogo stick. I can't help but to think that I...
    Post by: Baroquenride, Jun 1, 2022 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Revalving a 5th gen fork for better rebound

    My logic was thinking that same thing regarding the 8.2 shim along with the 11.3 shim simply being a spacer. I'm glad we're both in agreement....
    Post by: Baroquenride, May 29, 2022 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Revalving a 5th gen fork for better rebound

    I added a .10x15 shim into the stack and overall the setup above seems to feel really nice! Of course I question whether it could feel better and...
    Post by: Baroquenride, May 29, 2022 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Revalving a 5th gen fork for better rebound

    I wasn't aware of that. Thank you again for your help!
    Post by: Baroquenride, May 29, 2022 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Revalving a 5th gen fork for better rebound

    Thanks Terry. The stock rebound valve came with the following shims: valve 10x17 10x16 10x15 20x8.2 40x11.3 I'm proposing using the following...
    Post by: Baroquenride, May 29, 2022 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Revalving a 5th gen fork for better rebound

    I have a 2000 5th gen with Gold Valve compression valves and would like to utilize the stock rebound valves because I have too many other things I...
    Thread by: Baroquenride, May 25, 2022, 12 replies, in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Is there a way to rotate the brake and clutch levers more?

    Anyone try an RC51 master cylinder?
    Post by: Baroquenride, Jul 17, 2012 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Is there a way to rotate the brake and clutch levers more?

    Mohawk, that's the problem and it's the ONLY thing I've found in this bike that I don't like. I don't feel like I have as much control with how...
    Post by: Baroquenride, Jul 12, 2012 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    Is there a way to rotate the brake and clutch levers more?

    I tried using the search, but I didn't come up with anything regarding my problem. Bike is a 2000 VFR. I want to rotate my brake and clutch...
    Thread by: Baroquenride, Jul 9, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001