S2R front spindle/adjustable forks

[Monstyr]

I've got a set of ST4 adjustable forks which I intended to fit on my SC1000S, but my S2R800 would probably benefit more with them fitted, the OE spindle is solid from what I remember the last time I poked around there.
Is there a straight replacement or fix to enable me to use the new forks bottom adjusters/

[madalf71]

Hi.

The S2R800 front axle/spindle on mine is hollow.
I've done the fork swap from an S2R1000, and used the 1000 Axle/spindle which already has the access holes.

I did look at drilling the 800 spindle, but the internal diameters were a little different, so to stay on the side of safety I purchased the 1000 spindle.

Cheers.

Madalf.

[Monstyr]

 When I said solid I meant there were no access holes to allow me to get at the bottom adjusters, the spindle itself is hollow.
I'll look around for an S2R1000 item though, any others fit?

[Roaduser]

my m800 axle already had holes and fit with the sbk forks i put it.

[booger]

You don't need to get another axle. Just drill your stock axle. Two 8mm holes, one 22mm from the fat end, and one 31mm from the threaded end. That's how Ducati does it. It's really not that complicated. Remember to align the holes with the notch in the fat end.

The access holes just need to be large enough to get an allen wrench through the axle to adjust the rebound on the forks.

[Speeddog]

When I said solid I meant there were no access holes to allow me to get at the bottom adjusters, the spindle itself is hollow.
I'll look around for an S2R1000 item though, any others fit?

AFAIK, any 25mm axle up through 2005 will have the holes in it, no matter what forks it came with.

You can drill the holes, but on the big end, you'll be drilling through where there's a change in wall thickness.
Drills don't do that very well, you'll end up with a pretty ragged hole.
Doing it on a mill will end up better.

[booger]

All depends on what kind of drill bit you use, and that you immobilize the part being drilled. By all means use a drill press, don't try it freehand. If you use a shorter bit designed to not walk all over the place(can't remember what they're called), go slowly, and use some cutting oil you can easily achieve perfect holes through the axle.

[Punx Clever]

Jobber bit?

[booger]

Jobber bits are those really long suckers, that's not what I'm talking about. A spotting drill bit is what I was thinking of. Traditionally used to start a conical hole to be finished up with a conventional twist bit.
A brand new Vermont American TiN coated bit from the hardware store, a drill press, some cutting oil, and patience is all that's needed.

[madalf71]

Centre drill?

[corey]

you can also just put the forks on and ride, and then when you come across a decent axle with holes at a good price, pick it up and swap them out... how often do you really plan on adjusting your rebound?

[booger]

you can also just put the forks on and ride, and then when you come across a decent axle with holes at a good price, pick it up and swap them out... how often do you really plan on adjusting your rebound?

That's what I'm saying! Jeez.

I'd just drill the stocker. It's a nonissue really. As they say on nuclear submarines 'make a hole!'