Corey's 2R800 Fork Swap... Now 999 Forks...

[corey]

It is pretty light, I can't remember the number. But it doesn't do the "holding" - the pinch bolts on the triple that pinch around the steering stem do the real work.

Thanks much AM, you'd think i giant nut like that would be responsible for a little more
I'll be sure to recheck everything in a 100 miles or so. PICS TO COME. Still some small details to work out.

[Speeddog]

That ringnut sets the preload on the steering head bearings.

[corey]

That ringnut sets the preload on the steering head bearings.

Can you further elaborate on bearing preload? i don't quite get it...

[Speeddog]

Can you further elaborate on bearing preload? i don't quite get it...

They're angular-contact bearings, so they require an axial preload so that they can resist the radial loads of bike weight, bumps, front brake, etc.

More here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_bearing

[corey]

That's some interesting stuff. I understood about 10% of it, but interesting none the less! Thanks Speeddog!

[corey]

still moving along.
couple minor set backs, but nothing too bad. did end up need spacers for my reservoirs. jeff @ monsterparts was more than happy to oblige

other set back.... a little more aggravating... i noticed a small chip in my CF fender that I bought... didn't think much of it. got it installed last weekend, all went well. looked good, fit decent but a tad bit TIGHT on the mounting points... went back up today, the resin cracked from the chip, over to the guide hole/slot for the brake line... very disappointed

hopefully a refund will be in quick order, my fingers are crossed. i didn't ride with it, and if the damn thing cracks from just sitting there installed, it damn well would crack from the stresses of riding.

on an up note, got the clipon brackets and everything installed, man do they look awesome. bars are set in a nice spot, so much more comfortable than i would have imagined. the whole setup is putting my body at angle that allows me to use my entire core for support... the stock bar location with my rearsets had me at a strange spot... just a bit too high to really support myself from my center.

again, pics to come soon... camera was dead today..
also, shameless plug... my Suburban Machinery S2R (fat) bar is for sale...
http://www.suburban-machinery.com/ducati2.html
$150 SHIPPED Conti-US.

[jim_0068]

what clip ons are you using

[corey]

what clip ons are you using

Woodcraft 53mm's with 2-inch rise. From oncycles.