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Latest update. I just got an email back from the guy and,from what I understand,
He can do any model/year. He needs the top caps with all the gubbins in them,or the complete fork. He machines out the gubbins,threads it all up and replaces it into a new,lengthened section. So keeping all the original spacing. You adjust the forks in the same way only with a longer screwdriver/socket. He also fits a cap to top everything off.
He can do whatever length you want. He can go to 12cm which is very long and reckons most streetfighters go to between 5cm and 8cm.Also be aware that sometimes the fork tapers a bit around the bottom yoke which can limit how much it can be raised.
He sent me a link to his webpage/site/whatever.
www.vmax.tk/
(My Dutch isnt so good,so Im relying on google translate but I think that pretty much covers it.)

For me,I like the idea.though Im not going to make a decision until I have the bike back and make some proper measurements.(sometime this week,I hope).
If youre interested in this,you can contact the guy direct,theres an email address on his site (Im sure he speaks English,most Dutch people do). Or if you are ok to wait and see how it goes with mine (if I go for it) I can give you a 'Happy' or 'Not Happy'.and take it from there.
He sent a couple more photos .Looks like a before and after.

I contacted Les Holt about making a dropped triple upper and lower to get some offset back as well. The fork extentions concern me. They seem like a likely weak spot. I am tempted to go the cheaper route but have not really spared any expense to this point other than going with cheap rear shocks.

How much is cheap?
Steve

kaw-a-holic wrote: I contacted Les Holt about making a dropped triple upper and lower to get some offset back as well. The fork extentions concern me. They seem like a likely weak spot. I am tempted to go the cheaper route but have not really spared any expense to this point other than going with cheap rear shocks.

Do it right Jon
You will ride without fear knowing its done right.
Those extensions look nice , but I am having a hard time trusting them in my mind.
Dave

swest wrote: How much is cheap?
Steve

I bought RFY shocks on eBay for $90+shipping. I had them shipped right to Chris Livengood who I paid to rebuild them for $90 including shipping. He is currently building a shock of his own design. The price point is supposed to be affordable. Here is a link to his site
chrislivengood.net/wp

Something new he is doing is offering Spherical bearings upgrade
chrislivengood.net/wp/product-category/shock-upgrades/

$200 for a good pair of shocks is reasonable. I was talking about the extensions.
Steve

I decided to try some different carbs on the bike. The Mikuni RS36's are to big. After talking to some local guys and Wired George I decided to try some Mikuni BS34's with a stage 3 jet kit from K&N.

Old school Dynojet kit


Still waiting on the carbs but here are some pics










I'm going to have them ultrasonically cleaned then I will get the kits in and once that is done.

They will be more forgiving of elevation changes.
Steve

swest wrote: $200 for a good pair of shocks is reasonable. I was talking about the extensions.
Steve

I believe under $200 for the fork extensions but I did not ask for a quote.

swest wrote: They will be more forgiving of elevation changes.
Steve

Your absolutely right Steve. I just want the bike to be a good daily rider.

It should be that.
Steve

Ultrasonic cleaning kicks ass

BEFORE


AFTER








I will document the the Dynajet process for those that have never done one before.