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Right then.....want my front forks upgraded so have contacted K-tech and Maxton. this is what they have said.
K-Tech
we offer an upgrade which consists of new compression and rebound piston assemblies including new rebound flow control valves and needles which give increased damping efficiency on compression and rebound and a better feel from the front wheel especially under braking and corner entry and exit, they also give more control over uneven surfaces eliminating the vagueness of the standard fork, we also offer optional rate springs to suit the rider weight and discipline the bike is being used for. The cost of this modification including oil and labour and springs is £395.00 VAT (total £475ish)
Maxton We modify the forks fitting harder springs to suit the type
of riding you do and also your rider weight, we also revalve the cartridges
increasing the rebound damping and reducing the compression
damping. We replace the existing hydraulic bump stops with spring bump
stops, which eliminates the severe patter that occurs when the forks
bottom out, this also gives the rider more; feel mid-corner when pushing
the front end. The fork conversion costs £315.00 plus worn parts: Seals £25
and Bushes £25. (ALL PRICES EXCLUSIVE OF V.A.T).
We have also found a problem with the internal damper cartridge
wearing out on Fazer 1000 forks. We have had forks that have only done
5000 miles with worn cartridge tubes. Unfortunately Yamaha will not sell
just the cartridge tube, you have to buy the complete damping assembly,
which is very expensive. We machine new cartridge tubes (only as part of
a Maxton conversion) manufactured from hydraulic steel tube, which will
never wear out. The replacement cartridge tubes cost £100.00 plus V.A.T
per pair. If the tubes are not replaced there will be never be any
damping in the worn area of the cartridge tube. (total with bushes/seals/cartridge £560ish :eek )
What other companies are worth trying?
And while i have your attention........should i tell my insurance company?
Also...while I'm here and all  ......should i change the head bearings? bike is just about to hit 30K and i repacked them probably on about....17K?! (oh...and i don't do wheelies)
Tar
Phil
P.S not interested in R1 forks
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