rotors & fork seals

Dnyce · 05-03-2010, 12:59 PM

my right front fork is leaking, no burrs, no dirt visibly in the seals, so im guessing they are just worn out. 26k+ miles. i was thinkin of taking the forks to racetech since they are an hour away, either that or drop it off at the local dealer.

only problem is racetechs price (if i added right) is the same as the dealer price. the dealer i can drop it off, racetech i need to bring just the forks. i dont have a front stand, or rafters to hang the bike from, so how do you guys support the bike .

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what do u guys think of these?
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NONE_too_SOFT · 05-03-2010, 01:06 PM

pick up a front stand, you wont regret it. (get a tripple tree stand if you're removing the forks obviously)

I usually dont trust after market parts that keep me from slamming into a wall at 80mph unless they are name brand or have seen first hand their performance. if they're trying to imitate wave rotors look, i can only imagine their priority wasnt on performance.

but still i doubt they're worse than a bad or warped oem rotor.

Dnyce · 05-03-2010, 01:23 PM

i figure as cheap as they are, someone has tryed em. mine are nearing the service limit, but i didnt want to be the guinea pig if some here has already tryed em and they suck lol

the way i see it, triple tree stand is last resort, hate to spend 150+ just to use it once and then sit in a corner

karl_1052 · 05-03-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnyce

i figure as cheap as they are, someone has tryed em. mine are nearing the service limit, but i didnt want to be the guinea pig if some here has already tryed em and they suck lol

the way i see it, triple tree stand is last resort, hate to spend 150+ just to use it once and then sit in a corner

I don't know what the bottom of you motor is like, but you can use a floor jack against the sidestand and it will be sturdy, just don't jack under the oil pan.

Dnyce · 05-03-2010, 10:45 PM

ladder idea is awesome, i knew i was missing something lol-hopefully my ladder is tall enough.

na i cant use the jack idea, i dont have bottom framerails.

no one has tryed or heard of someone whos tryed those rotors eh? im leaning towards no if i cant get firsthand exp,, but it could be a gd deal. tigs/al's fairings were so called "cheap chinese made" and his shit looks damn good.

karl_1052 · 05-04-2010, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dnyce

ladder idea is awesome, i knew i was missing something lol-hopefully my ladder is tall enough.

na i cant use the jack idea, i dont have bottom framerails.

no one has tryed or heard of someone whos tryed those rotors eh? im leaning towards no if i cant get firsthand exp,, but it could be a gd deal. tigs/al's fairings were so called "cheap chinese made" and his shit looks damn good.

You should have a flat part on the bottom of your motor you could use, just don't use the oil pan.

Homeslice · 05-03-2010, 01:40 PM

If you're going to take them to Racetech might as well have them revalve it too (unless you're already happy with how it is)

azoomm · 05-03-2010, 01:44 PM

A-frame ladder + tie downs = suspend the front. WIN!

Particle Man · 05-03-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

A-frame ladder + tie downs = suspend the front. WIN!

totally. I've done this quite a few times.

Rider · 05-03-2010, 04:35 PM

As mentioned already, an a frame ladder works great.

I always used Pro Action to rebuild my forks and shock every season on my dirt bikes. They are fast, very reasonable, and I was very happy with their quality of work. You are in So Cal right? Check them out.

http://www.pro-action.com/

05-03-2010, 12:59 PM	#1
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	rotors & fork seals my right front fork is leaking, no burrs, no dirt visibly in the seals, so im guessing they are just worn out. 26k+ miles. i was thinkin of taking the forks to racetech since they are an hour away, either that or drop it off at the local dealer. only problem is racetechs price (if i added right) is the same as the dealer price. the dealer i can drop it off, racetech i need to bring just the forks. i dont have a front stand, or rafters to hang the bike from, so how do you guys support the bike . rotors what do u guys think of these? rotors __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

05-03-2010, 01:23 PM	#3
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	i figure as cheap as they are, someone has tryed em. mine are nearing the service limit, but i didnt want to be the guinea pig if some here has already tryed em and they suck lol the way i see it, triple tree stand is last resort, hate to spend 150+ just to use it once and then sit in a corner __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

05-03-2010, 10:45 PM	#5
Dnyce flyin high Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cali Moto: 10speed huffy w/cards in the spokes Posts: 2,318	ladder idea is awesome, i knew i was missing something lol-hopefully my ladder is tall enough. na i cant use the jack idea, i dont have bottom framerails. no one has tryed or heard of someone whos tryed those rotors eh? im leaning towards no if i cant get firsthand exp,, but it could be a gd deal. tigs/al's fairings were so called "cheap chinese made" and his shit looks damn good. __________________ "Racing Is Life, Everything Before and After is Just Waiting" Steve McQueen

05-03-2010, 01:44 PM	#8
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	A-frame ladder + tie downs = suspend the front. WIN! __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

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05-03-2010, 01:06 PM	#2
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	pick up a front stand, you wont regret it. (get a tripple tree stand if you're removing the forks obviously) I usually dont trust after market parts that keep me from slamming into a wall at 80mph unless they are name brand or have seen first hand their performance. if they're trying to imitate wave rotors look, i can only imagine their priority wasnt on performance. but still i doubt they're worse than a bad or warped oem rotor.

05-03-2010, 01:40 PM	#7
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	If you're going to take them to Racetech might as well have them revalve it too (unless you're already happy with how it is)

05-03-2010, 04:35 PM	#10
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	As mentioned already, an a frame ladder works great. I always used Pro Action to rebuild my forks and shock every season on my dirt bikes. They are fast, very reasonable, and I was very happy with their quality of work. You are in So Cal right? Check them out. http://www.pro-action.com/