the s2r 800 needs new forks. UPDATE: 3/30 bike is done! what a difference! PICS!

[ducatiz]

So Ducatiz, what in your opinion is THE best upgrade mod you can do on an s2r800?

for the money, swap the udder with straight pipes.  looks better, sounds better, and if you open the airbox and add a PCIII, you can get more out of the bike.

if you have more money, then upgrade the brakes to SBK 4-pad with the appropriate rotors (narrow type). 

apart from money, the tail chop is the best thing, but it's not a performance enhancement.

[corey]

for the money, swap the udder with straight pipes.  looks better, sounds better, and if you open the airbox and add a PCIII, you can get more out of the bike.

if you have more money, then upgrade the brakes to SBK 4-pad with the appropriate rotors (narrow type). 

apart from money, the tail chop is the best thing, but it's not a performance enhancement.

i'd have to agree.
up until recently, i was never really bothered that much by the non-adjustable suspension. i bought my bike used, and sometimes wonder if the PO had some preload shims installed or something. it never seemed THAT soft. I mean, clearly the suspension and brakes are the bikes weak points, but the bike is still a blast, plain and simple. I did exhaust mods and a tail chop and a bunch of blingy mods before i even THOUGHT about doing suspension work...

[xcaptainxbloodx]

ive already done the tail chop and exhaust as well as a few other mods to suit my riding style.

i need some adjustable forks so I can take the bike over to GP suspension and get it dialed in for me. then I can start messing with hp.


but as I said before the forks I was looking at sold so im hunting for a good set, if anyone has  any links to some that are $430 shipped or less (dear god I could do with the less) I would appreciate it.

[corey]

well, i wouldn't spend too much time trying to find "the perfect set..."
you're going to need to respring most likely... or they will be old enough to merit new oil anyway...
i would say that if you're unwilling to get into changing/modifying triple clamps, that you should hunt for s2r1000 forks, or ST3/4 forks and get them resprung for your weight, bolt em on, and you're good to go.
you could likely get through that process entirely for around $450 if you are patient on the fork market.

[jim_0068]

sorry if this is off topic BUT are the S4RS direct bolt ins?

[TAftonomos]

PM'd you.  999 forks, bore the top triple, done. 

[xcaptainxbloodx]

well, i wouldn't spend too much time trying to find "the perfect set..."
you're going to need to respring most likely... or they will be old enough to merit new oil anyway...
i would say that if you're unwilling to get into changing/modifying triple clamps, that you should hunt for s2r1000 forks, or ST3/4 forks and get them resprung for your weight, bolt em on, and you're good to go.
you could likely get through that process entirely for around $450 if you are patient on the fork market.

im not looking for perfect. just serviceable forks in decent shape.

i planned on new oil/springs in  a few months, GP suspension runs some specials early/mid-season that would take care of the front and rear, wont be doing much spirited riding until may/june anyway.

PM'd you.  999 forks, bore the top triple, done.  

Id like that, Its just a bit more work than I was initially thinking. boring the triple plus, more expensively, new clip ons and new oil and springs may push this too far out of my range. whats the length like? does the axel and fender bolt in alright?

[rockaduc]

pm sent

[Charlief]

Good luck on trying to find monster adjustables for less than $400. I searched and waited months before I found a set of s2r1000 forks for sub $400. They were a little scratched but functioned perfectly.

A little tlc and some racetech gold valves and springs... They are ready to mount.

I had the top tubes anodized and the bottoms pc'ed



the brakes are not stock. I replaced those years ago. Brembo gd 4piston 2pads with 320mm discs

[corey]

PM'd you.  999 forks, bore the top triple, done.  

not sure it's QUITE that simple...
i will let you know, but i'm pretty sure the rotors on the 999 have a 5mm offset, vs. the zero offset monster rotors... thus a 5mm caliper spacer is needed.

also, yes... different fender... CF excuse.


and charlie... awesome looking bike man, it's really coming together!
black out that oil cooler bro!

[Charlief]

and charlie... awesome looking bike man, it's really coming together!
black out that oil cooler bro!

damn you Corey!!  You're giving me more work!! See anything missing?  

[rockaduc]

Looking good so far!!! Cut that air box maybe? Dunno what exhaust/ECU you are running though.

[corey]

charlie any further details on how you were holding up the front of the bike?
did you have a bar going UNDER the horizontal cylinder?

[Charlief]

charlie any further details on how you were holding up the front of the bike?
did you have a bar going UNDER the horizontal cylinder?

the ratchet straps are holding the bike up for the most part.  I've got two front...two rear...attached to eye hooks in my ceiling.  The jack stands are on my frame sliders.... just to give a little more support . 

[corey]

the ratchet straps are holding the bike up for the most part.  I've got two front...two rear...attached to eye hooks in my ceiling.  The jack stands are on my frame sliders.... just to give a little more support . 

ah, now i see them!
im a little weary about the cieling beams in the old garage i'm in... i'm think im going jack stands + tube under the horizontal cylinder... i've heard of people doing this before...