knumbnutz Posted December 11, 2018 Author Posted December 11, 2018 It's a great piece, I couldn't be happier with it. Definitely want to hear more about the forks! I have a set of silver forks that I am considering building out with these, but haven't seen any feedback on the interwebs. Same i haven't heard anything. The other week though a friend showed my his Ducati diavel and i saw that he had the fork inserts and a matris shock.He reckons they were better. He spent a lot of money getting it the way he wanted so i can't imagine it would be for nothing. The flip is the original are pretty spongy imho and im sure they've done their research. They were relatively cheap and fast free shipping from italy. I'll let you know how they turn out but it will be couple of weeks as i have a bike on my hoist at the moment Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
docc Posted December 11, 2018 Posted December 11, 2018 V7cafe put a set of these in his V7, but the forks had to be machined to install. The V11 units drop in?
knumbnutz Posted December 12, 2018 Author Posted December 12, 2018 V7cafe put a set of these in his V7, but the forks had to be machined to install. The V11 units drop in?Should be drop in. Seems strange they needed machining?? Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
docc Posted December 12, 2018 Posted December 12, 2018 V7cafe put a set of these in his V7, but the forks had to be machined to install. The V11 units drop in?Should be drop in. Seems strange they needed machining?? Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk The US vendor he got them from (AF1Racing, Texas) did not know about the machining requirement. They paid to ship and machine them for him, one week turnaround.
knumbnutz Posted April 30, 2019 Author Posted April 30, 2019 Hey everyone, So did the forks on the weekend, took about 40mins.Lift the front wheel up, remove it. Loosen off triple clamp pinch bolts on top clamp only.Theres a small grub screw that secures the drain plug on each fork leg, loosen it off, then undo the drain plug.Place small container under fork leg where drain plug is. Undo off fork top.Fluid will drain out.Replace cartridges. And do process in reverse. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
knumbnutz Posted April 30, 2019 Author Posted April 30, 2019 PicsSent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk 4
Lucky Phil Posted April 30, 2019 Posted April 30, 2019 1 hour ago, knumbnutz said: Hey everyone, So did the forks on the weekend, took about 40mins. Lift the front wheel up, remove it. Loosen off triple clamp pinch bolts on top clamp only. Theres a small grub screw that secures the drain plug on each fork leg, loosen it off, then undo the drain plug. Place small container under fork leg where drain plug is. Undo off fork top. Fluid will drain out. Replace cartridges. And do process in reverse. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk Ok, awaiting the ride appraisal. I was wondering whether these fit the earlier forks with the axle nut. I dont think the specs on these covers the earlier forks does it? Ciao
knumbnutz Posted April 30, 2019 Author Posted April 30, 2019 Ok, awaiting the ride appraisal. I was wondering whether these fit the earlier forks with the axle nut. I dont think the specs on these covers the earlier forks does it? Ciao Ride report, so far feels good. Better than original. I changed the porting on my compression fork and it felt pretty good, but there was no adjustment left.I've only just put them in and it feels as good without any adjustments done. So it should tune up even more.Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
knumbnutz Posted April 30, 2019 Author Posted April 30, 2019 Ok, awaiting the ride appraisal. I was wondering whether these fit the earlier forks with the axle nut. I dont think the specs on these covers the earlier forks does it? Ciao Yeah not sure on earlier compatibility as mine is 2003 le mans. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
knumbnutz Posted May 5, 2019 Author Posted May 5, 2019 New seat.Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk 1 1
Lucky Phil Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 Yes I like the nw seat better than the original. I like the overall proportions and the Look but would still prefer something other than the tail you made. Something small rounded with the same silhouette. Remind me what the origin and brand the mufflers are again? Trying to imagine them on a std V11 Ciao
knumbnutz Posted May 5, 2019 Author Posted May 5, 2019 Yes I like the nw seat better than the original. I like the overall proportions and the Look but would still prefer something other than the tail you made. Something small rounded with the same silhouette. Remind me what the origin and brand the mufflers are again? Trying to imagine them on a std V11 CiaoThe tail is not to everyone's taste.The pipes were custom made to my spec by the guy who alao made the original britten pipes. Hes now just down the road from me.Personally i think they would be great on a standard V11Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
gstallons Posted May 5, 2019 Posted May 5, 2019 I love the welds ! What does the pipe outlet look like ? 1
Lucky Phil Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 16 hours ago, knumbnutz said: Hmmmm, thanks for the image but not feeling it on the std bike. It suits yours I think. I have always liked the shape of old MV pipes from the 70's with the curved megaphone look. If that could be combined with the Ducati Conti style end cap or similar it would be cool. What silincing medium do your pipes use? and can you replace it as the end pieces look welded. Ciao
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