custom setup non adj showas vs. sbk swap

[Norm]

The fork size is measure at the slider. Marcs are 40 mm, monster and SS Showas ( non adjustable & adjustable) are 41mm, SBK Showas and Ohlins R&T are 43mm. The new Hypermotard is 50mm.

[Spider]

In my opinion (with my research) I believe the answer to the OP is no, sell the SBK (you'll get what you paid) and re-spring your current. A m750 that's 10 years old isn't going to be worth $1350 of SBK forks.

For you guys that are 220 pounds - I'd first fit the SBK forks and then consider going the re-spring option. A SBK fork has 1.00 springs in it - compared to 0.6 - 0.7 for most of the Monster range. If you guys had your stock forks re-sprung the suspension guys will start uttering about .95 or 1.00 depending on your riding style anyway!

I have a fully adjustable Showa 43 and I have gone for the custom valving, re-spring and seals. It just wasn't worth the effort and extra expense for a bike that isn't hitting the track so therefore isn't being used to it's full capacity anyway.

Enjoy the ride.

[Spider]

The fork size is measure at the slider. Marcs are 40 mm, monster and SS Showas ( non adjustable & adjustable) are 41mm, SBK Showas and Ohlins R&T are 43mm. The new Hypermotard is 50mm.

And don't the HM forks look amazing! Won't be long before someone gets a pair, has some clamps made up and switches over their radial calipers on their S4R* and giggles like a girl!

[Norm]

If you find some, send them my way. I've never tried anything that stiff but would love to give it a try. I find a BIG improvement on the 43mm forks over the 41mm ones. I "think" most SBK race forks are about 45mm.

[Raux]

i know this is an old topic. but the 696 forks are 43s