Fork Differences

LOL Thanks for breaking up my long winded response, whew, when I get typing, like I talk, I've been known not to breath, your version is way easier to read. Yea, bring on your questions.

 

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I want to do a full front end upgrade on a VFR750 ( 1994-1997 ) with as little hassle as possible.
I do not want to use a USD fork.
I do not want to change the geometry on the bike.
Which route to go ?
...Anyone have a fully functional recipe ?


( 1994-1997 ) VFR750
Fork suspension travel: 140 mm
Rake: 26.0°
Trail: 100 mm

 

I did this to my 5th generation VFR:
Fork lowers and cartridges and caps from VTR1000F
0.95 kg/mm springs from RaceTech
Gold Valves for compression and rebound, C32 and RH16 shim stacks
CBR600F4i calipers and 2003 CBR600RR master cylinder
Wheel, axle, discs all standard VFR
Homemade adapter brackets for standard VFR mudguard
Bars and triples are stock.


You should be able to do the same with your VFR, but you would need to confirm the axle length and disc spacing. I suspect the 96 probably uses the same spacing as the VTR1000, in which case it should be easy. I also have a VTR1000F if you need any measurements checked.

VTR caps and dampers enable externally adjustable rebound damping, but are not essential. VTR lowers enable you to use nice 4-piston calipers. The Gold Valves can be used in your stock cartridges, or the VTR cartridges.