fork swap s2r800 to s2r1000 forks

[donzo]

Anyone have any insight as to whether this is a worthwhile mod?  i'll be going to the track probably a half dozen times this year with some spirited riding and commuting 3-5 days a week on my '07 s2r800.

My suspension was noticibly softer last season so I know I need a suspension upgrade for the more aggressive riding that i'm getting into.  Are the stock internals on an adjustable '07 s2r1000 okay?  I know the swap is relatively easy to do as far as fit is concerned.  Would I do better to look at other forks?  Should I replace my rear spring also? 

Thanks, Donzo

[orangelion03]

I performed the swap a few months ago myself.  I had changed springs and oil viscosity in my original forks and felt a considerable improvement in handling (along with the rear spring, see below).  The "new" S2R1K forks also got stiffer springs and lighter oil, but I have not noticed an improvement...still good mind you, but not enough to notice yet.  That said, I have not taken the time to tune it properly or mess about with the adjustments.  Along with the forks, I also installed S2R1K brakes (calipers and rotors) and MC, and there is a marked improvement in brake feel and power.

Depending on your weight, the rear spring change is a no-brainer.  I weigh 220 nekkid, and a stiffer spring cured several problems I had with the bike.  At the time I bought the 1K forks, I also bought a 3-way adjustable SHowa for the rear but have not installed it yet.

[stopintime]

If you get the new forks adjusted professionally and get linear springs, they will be much better. Not fantastic, but much better. S2R 800 forks have little/none rebound damping, which combined with soft springs make them very jumpy.

In my experience, the shock isn't as bad as the fork, but a linear spring for your weight will improve the rear a lot too.

If you're into track days and work on your track/street skills - a very big thumbs up for suspension mods!!!!

[ducpainter]

Definitely have the bike sprung for your weight.

The S2R1000 forks are Showa and better valves are available if you find you need/want them.

[donzo]

is $300 a fair price for forks only ('07 with stock internals)?

[He Man]

thats defintely fair if its in great condition.

[Ontario_Monster]

I went up to the S4R forks/caliper and wheels found it a great improvement. Now I'm not using the bike on the track but just around town and on the weekend trips it is a huge impovement and the brake upgrade is worth it as well. 

 

[orangelion03]

is $300 a fair price for forks only ('07 with stock internals)?

That's what I paid for mine.  New fork springs will run you about $100 for the pair, and you will probably need spacers.