Forking wondering about a fork swap

[Dustin]

Fork over your knowledge, forkers!

So here's the deal. My 919 has very basic forks, 43mm cartridge style but without any preload, compression or rebound adjustment at all. It just so happens that the 01-06 CBR600F4i forks completely bolt right up. They are fully adjustable and are supposed to have better internals than my existing forks. It seems that my RaceTech springs even share part numbers so I could just toss my current .90 springs in to the new forks.

I currently have an offer on the table on eBay for $160 shipped for a pair of F4i forks.

Thoughts? Opinions? Am I a forking nutter? Fork off!

 

[Dreamdemon]

Well if they are really just bolting right on, then I would do it. Fully adjustable is really a huge improvement and the price seems low.

 

[Dustin]

They fit right in the triples and all wheel/brake hardware pops right in. It's an OEM fit. The only thing is the stock fender doesn't bolt right up but somebody makes a bracket for this particular issue so then it does!

Thanks for the feedback

 

[Dustin]

I found some nice forks (hopefully) with new seals. $170 shipped to my address in WA. Guess we'll see how good they are!

 

[BDazzler]

Good luck with those. It sounds like a great deal :deal:, but what do I know? :retard:

I hope you get them and they work out well.

 

[Dustin]

It will be an interesting swap. Just being able to set preload will make a big difference. The adjustability will be nice as well

 

[stretched06]

New build thread. We are gona need pics.. As much time you spend on two wheels, I cant beleve you havent done this already. lol.

 

[Hellgate]

Nice! Don't worry about seals. They are inexpensive and we can coach you through if they need new ones.

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[OneSizeFitsAll]

Fork'n a bubba. Get r done ya forker

 

[Dustin]

I'm going to order OEM seals. I need inner bushings as well, right? I'm a 'may as well' kind of guy, so I'd like to replace all the wear items while the forks are apart.

Edit: Ordered OEM seals and upper & lower bushings. Just need to get some oil. I believe OEM Honda is something like 7.5w. Any recommendations on fork oil?