sbk forks on an 01 900......shim question?

[pitbull]

got my top triple bored out for the sbk fork conversion on my 01 900 rebuild.


any suggestions on how to shim the bottom triple? I've heard a beer can is the right thickness.


any suggestions and tips on how to do the shims would be much appreciated.

[2001cromo]

the shim must be .5mm or about 20/22 gauge. Aluminum is best.

Think about it. You're going from original 54mm to the SBK's which are 53. That's a 1mm difference. Since you gotta go by radius, it's 1/2 the difference.

[pitbull]

thanks very much.

I did know it was .5mm needed for the shims, I was just wondering if anyone could confirm that a beer can is the right thickness and wondered if anyone had any tips on the easiest way to install the shim.

I do remember someone mentioning that they wrapped the shim and then wired it around the fork overnight, to get it to fit well and slip into the bottom triples easier.

[Artful]

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=51487.0

That should answer most if not all of your questions.

Beer can works great, but you will have to cut two of the shims for each fork, a single layer is not thick enough.

[Speeddog]

Sheet aluminum is available in 0.020" thickness, works perfectly.

Inquire at a few sheetmetal/fabricator places and likely they'll cut you off a small piece for small money.

[pitbull]

thanks to everyone who took the time to answer.


Artful: your write-up was very helpful.