Yosh fork tube extender

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27 Nov 2009 11:41 #336162 by kzr750r1
Yosh fork tube extender was created by kzr750r1
www.yoshimura-rd.com/t-kit_fork_tube_cap_set.aspx

These were mentioned as part of of the mod list for the Yoshimura Stealth Fighter GSX-R in the November 09 edition of Cycle World.

For any of you using the late model Suzuki front end these can provide an additional 25mm leg length and maintain the adjustment provisions.

Pretty cool.
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27 Nov 2009 18:01 #336210 by timebomb33
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just shorter versions of the fork slugs guys used years ago on choppers but these versions are nicer finished
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27 Nov 2009 19:31 #336216 by Skyman
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$265????


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27 Nov 2009 22:00 #336221 by polkat
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Are these things just a dangerous as slugs used to be?

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28 Nov 2009 06:39 #336247 by kzr750r1
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Skyman wrote:

$265????


:ohmy:


I don't know anyone that could make them for cheaper... Would be nice if we could have a safe longer version for the KZ conversions.
KZ750R1 + 1991 ZR750 = KZR750R1
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28 Nov 2009 09:05 #336269 by PLUMMEN
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how much would a longer set of forktubes cost? B)
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28 Nov 2009 18:06 #336353 by Skyman
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Please forgive my naiveté, but just what do these things do that make them worth $265? Do I understand correctly that these raise your front end about 1"? Why bother? It seems like such a minor change. What am I missing?
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29 Nov 2009 08:04 - 29 Nov 2009 08:08 #336456 by kzr750r1
Replied by kzr750r1 on topic Yosh fork tube extender
Little changes can make a big difference. Bikes geometry is changed quite a bit with typically a smaller front hoop and shorter nature of the modern USD Forks.

Adjusting tube length is also an option but finding a company to make longer legs for modern front ends seems few or far between.

This would take a little bit of the hit off changing to a 17" front hoop. ;)

It's an option in the arsinal...

Question outstanding is. Would going longer than 25mm be a bad idea?
KZ750R1 + 1991 ZR750 = KZR750R1
Better to be shot out of a cannon then squeezed through a tube. - HST
Last edit: 29 Nov 2009 08:08 by kzr750r1.

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