Fork question for the pro’s

[koko64]

Let us know how they go

[greenohawk69]

What were the prices for the three options? Why did you go with your selection?

[Pinion]

Race tech didn't have a complete cartridge assembly for my fork, the GR2 is 1300
Axxio AK-2 is 1099 but not complete assembly.
Andreani 105/D32E is 655 delivered which includes fork cap. ( the “E” means evo, which means Andreani has improved the 105/D32 so they  are current with tech, the 105/D32 is still available at a bit of a discounted price) Literally plug and play, remove old cartridge assembly, drop in new. It comes from Italy so there is a wait time.

A lot of really good reviews on Racetech and Andreani, not so many reviews on the Axxion. The bottom line on performance was to greatly improve over stock. Consider the cost and time to rebuild and revalve myself, and my intentions for the bike.
What I took into consideration was the various types of bikes these components were used on, the reviews of actual riders, and what I'm using my personal bike for. There seems to be more street riders using the Andreani and really liking the performance, race tech gets high reviews from the track bikes. (As well as street)

[greenohawk69]

Thanks for the comments. Very helpful.

[Pinion]

Thanks for the comments. Very helpful.

[koko64]

Good info. Cheers.

[Pinion]

Ok, getting ready to tear down my forks
Total rebuild with Andreani cartridge
I have looked through this site as well as o there and can't find a blow by blow rebuild of Showa adjustable forks.
So I will try to do what I can, with a hopeful interruption by those who know better. Stay tuned

[Pinion]

Doing the install on the Andreani

Big difference between components 20yrs old vs new tech

CA3B0592-B3BD-4FAA-A56A-215344021403 by D charles, on Flickr

C82DCFDF-B297-4B63-B873-0D86312347D3 by D charles, on Flickr

[greenohawk69]

Good luck. I know some on HDForums.com (Harley) have used Andreani drop cartridges and have been pleased with them.

[l88m22vette]

Good stuff here, probably more informative than a lot of the suspension threads I've been able to dig up. I have the Showa non-adjustables and have been looking into some light suspension stuff, its a slippery slope with info vs. what's available and compatible. I've been thinking front and rear springs but then I see this and wonder if I should just spend a little more, which leads to a little more, which leads to my cheap bike not being cheap anymore.

[greenmonster]

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=55303.0

Lotsa Showa info from Monster HPD.