23-02-12, 05:55 PM
Sounds like dropping the standard forks radically can improve them a bit. Obviously the best budget fork mod you can do!
You're right, there is more windblast with the lowered front end! Taller screen and Fuzzyone mirror mod to minimise the buffeting...
Getting a spare steering stem for the R1 yokes is a b()ll()x , there never seems to be any on ebay. The FZ6 stem looks like it might be modified to fit but I cant confirm that.
Be aware that the R1 yokes will have a more limited steering lock, only really a problem if you do a lot of u-turns or have a tight path out of the garage, which unfortunately I did.
Be careful getting cheap R1 legs on ebay as in my experience they will usually need serviced - new fork seals @ least, which will add to the costs.
I am pleased to say I have been testing & modding the R6 legs and there is now a 2nd site member with 5SL R6 forks who will soon be able to offer a more objective 2nd opinion.....so hang on till then!
You're right, there is more windblast with the lowered front end! Taller screen and Fuzzyone mirror mod to minimise the buffeting...
Getting a spare steering stem for the R1 yokes is a b()ll()x , there never seems to be any on ebay. The FZ6 stem looks like it might be modified to fit but I cant confirm that.
Be aware that the R1 yokes will have a more limited steering lock, only really a problem if you do a lot of u-turns or have a tight path out of the garage, which unfortunately I did.
Be careful getting cheap R1 legs on ebay as in my experience they will usually need serviced - new fork seals @ least, which will add to the costs.
I am pleased to say I have been testing & modding the R6 legs and there is now a 2nd site member with 5SL R6 forks who will soon be able to offer a more objective 2nd opinion.....so hang on till then!