Font suspension upgrade (675?)

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Font suspension upgrade (675?)

Post by benny » Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:10 pm

What's the best option moving up from upgraded RO internals?
ZXR400 or NC35 swap? I can't find much information on ether, but i've had a quick go on an NC35 swapped biked, so i know about the steering lock issue. But as its for race/track use only I'm interested in peoples oppinions. (I wouldnt call it a test ride as it was only round the paddock)
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Re: Font suspension upgrade

Post by Drunkn Munky » Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:29 pm

Neither of those would be a upgrade worth doing over a good set of nc30 forks unless you just wanted usd's. An upgrade would be 675r forks

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Re: Font suspension upgrade

Post by benny » Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:19 pm

Drunkn Munky wrote:Neither of those would be a upgrade worth doing over a good set of nc30 forks unless you just wanted usd's. An upgrade would be 675r forks
Do you get any noticeable advantage to USD forks?
(edit to add: probably not)
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Re: Font suspension upgrade

Post by benny » Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:22 pm

Ok basically, i want to upgrade my front suspension but only have to do it once!
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Re: Font suspension upgrade

Post by Cammo » Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:15 am

The late model nc30 forks are excellent when setup properly, particularly on the track (more of a compromise on the road when compared to newer stuff).

What's the problem with yours? Are the forks in good condition - a good clean, new oil & bushes, sag set up properly for your weight? Have you tried adjusting them to suit track conditions?
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Re: Font suspension upgrade

Post by JC120 » Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:59 pm

Drunkn Munky wrote:Neither of those would be a upgrade worth doing over a good set of nc30 forks unless you just wanted usd's. An upgrade would be 675r forks
The Daytona 675R forks won't fit the NC35 triples. The olins bottoms are 54mm. The NC35 has 52mm. Regular 675 forks are 52mm though. I measured them. Maybe your talking about the Sreet Triple 675R which I assume would fit.
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Re: Font suspension upgrade

Post by benny » Sun Apr 20, 2014 10:35 pm

Think I'm going to go for 675 forks, will street triple do?
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Re: Font suspension upgrade (675?)

Post by Cammo » Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:14 pm

Street triple forks aren't very adjustable, stick with daytona 675 (or street triple R).
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Re: Font suspension upgrade (675?)

Post by 28hodge » Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:39 am

Street triple also don't have radial caliper mounts whereas the 675r do, I think the or street triple r also has radial caliper mounts but I'm not 100% sure

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Re: Font suspension upgrade (675?)

Post by Cammo » Mon Apr 21, 2014 11:04 pm

Yep, street triple R also has the radial calipers
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