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Motorcycle ?

This is a discussion on Motorcycle ? within the Motor Sports forums, part of the Off Topic Discussions category; Originally Posted by Haywood Myself, I'd get the bike up and remove the forks myself and send them off to a good (reputable) local shop ...

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Old 02-25-2010, 02:01 PM   #11
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Myself, I'd get the bike up and remove the forks myself and send them off to a good (reputable) local shop and get them a full service/rebuild. Removing and re-installing forks is really simple and the cost of a rebuild for those forks should be fairly low.

Consider that I paid ~$700 for Ohlins internals and a full rebuild on my RC51 forks last year by a national race shop. I would imagine an old-wheezer ( ) like that outta be pretty cheap for a full fork rebuild/service by a good shop.

Just my .02. I'm lazy in some regards and this is one of those areas where I would pay to have something as significant as a fork rebuild done by a professional.
Exactly what I did. Pulled the forks off my zx6r at the end of last season and dropped them off at the shop. Had them back in 2 days for about $100 or so. Worth it to me as I just didn't have the time to spare to mess around with them.
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Old 02-25-2010, 08:00 PM   #12
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Hey there Haywood .... you should consider Kyle Racing ...one of the best shops for anything RC51 ... mine is a daily rider 2003 with Sato Lows and a PCIII Power Commander

Kyle Racing - Roadracing Motorcycles

I wasn't going to name-drop, but yes, I had Kyle Racing do the work. First trackday on them is actually next weekend.

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Actually I didn't really think anyone would care where I had them done...
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didn't mean to drop anything Haywood .. my bad ....

would really like to see some shots of your track day and bike too ....
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didn't mean to drop anything Haywood .. my bad ....
No worries.

First time at Buttonwillow [second time on a track] four years ago next month. One of the instructers following me....



A-group on the big track at Willow Springs a couple years ago... I doubt I'd do the A-group there again, that tracks superfast!




I love this 'ol big bike. It's a great canyon bike, but I really would like a 600 for a dedicated trackbike at this point.

I can't wait for next weekend though. Going to Spring Mountain in Pahrump, NV. It'll be my first time there.
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I love my RC as well .. a LOT of fun on the twisties .. and for me a really comfortable ride .. have done 500 mile days without too much pain ...I love the look on people's faces when they see me pulling up next to touring bikes and cruisers ...
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I love the look on people's faces when they see me pulling up next to touring bikes and cruisers ...
That's because they're finally getting to see what they've been hearing for the last two miles...

Mine's loud as 'eff with the 2:1 exhaust on it, sounds glorious though!
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yeah .. I have the Sato lows on mine and yes .... hard for most to figure out why they are hearing a cruiser and seeing a sport bike .... though thinking might be time to repack the cans ....
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Your bike looks awesome.Its better to take your bike to a motor shop instead of taking risk and asking anyone.They will definitely help you out.
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