Sometimes things are done for looks. And you know what? It's fucking cool. As long as you don't go backwards in performance. And no, the tire...
Let me see if the Hyperco spring has any markings on it to identify the spring rate.
More like frame off. It lifts off the engine pretty easily. Get the exhaust off and the oil pan will sit nicely on a flat surface. I add thick...
Start soaking all of the exhaust studs and nuts for a while and give them a whirl. Judging by the condition of everything else, I would want to...
My buddy just adapted an 87 CBR600F rear wheel and disc brake to his 1990. Looks killer.
No, not that I know of the last time I looked. You want to buy from this seller, biketyresuk. They are the eBay store front for the UK YSS R&D...
This is an F2 shock modded for a VF1000F. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I think the clevis pieces were fairly similar in design, except...
This is the VF500F shock modded from an F2. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I think this was possibly an earlier shock, as the mods...
Hah! Yeah, someone sent me that already. But they know what they got, and it's actually not in the ridiculous range for a brand new Fox TC, imo....
Yessir.
Do you run GP shift pattern? 1 up, 5 down?
You might be surprised... Sometimes when breakers tear them down, they don't know what it is and just list it as a "Interceptor 500 shock"....
I'll post up some pics later. The machining is not that complicated, but work holding to be square and your passes are fairly critical for an...
I have a DMR F2 shock for the VF500. The mod style should be identical. It is on a shelf and I can take some pics later.
I COVER my bike in old blankets/towels anytime a res cap comes off for any reason. Doesn't matter how outlandish something may seem, when brake...
I can buy a bike that has flaws and it mostly doesn't bother me. But when I'm "responsible", regardless of the circumstances, you have to put me...
There's a group buy thru Fabian every now and then on the Hawk forum. As far as just ordering, I haven't seen one but I also haven't been looking.
What is your plan for de-linking and using just 2 lines front and 1 rear with the stock calipers?
And speaking of valve cover gaskets... [ATTACH] Jesus christ. And the 1000R is on the lift so this is some floor work. Gonna check the valves...
Up on the lift and shed some clothing... [ATTACH] Valve covers started leaking and I had not been in there yet. So, start removing shit to get...
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