Dweezel Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Okay, I brought the front end up and set it down a WEEE bit too fast the other day...Now I've got a fork thats leaking.Is it still cool to drive. Obviously I won't be out tearing up the corners but I'd like to take the bike down Sunday to the MN'G.Secondly, Where is a good place to get springs and valves, I'm not looking to get the best of the best of the best, Just something better, I'm not gonna go through the trouble to tear down the forks and put them back together stock. If I'm in there I'm doing springs and valves, I'm 255 in street clothes, bikes setup for someone whos 150. That's not me...Last but certainly not least, I've gotta take the forks out correct? this isn't something that can be done with the forks in the tree still? Thanks Dweezel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 /facepalmDidn't you know you're not supposed to do ANYTHING on a 'busa except go in a straight line? Gosh.*Side note: I have nothing of value to add... I've never rebuilt forks or replaced seals. I'd probably send them out to one of the characters on here that the race guys recommend for a full and proper rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezel Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 They want too much money, I have lots of talent, and no money. I'll use my talent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoticRebel Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Was this the result of showing off for us ladies on Sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezel Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hell if I know, I've done it a few times lately, seems I can't bring the front end down soft anymore I quit, besides a 'Bus isn't exactly a bike to be doing whoolies on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 there is a place here in coshocton that ron burgandy took his too and they were really cheap. hopefully he sees this and chimes in or you can shoot him a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachk08 Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 ..lol..prob. don't help, if it's from when my fat ass was on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 On the Busa, there is no way around taking the forks out to do a rebuild. Just not possible. Go to hayabusa.org and find GIXERHP. He can answer any questions that you might have. Guy is a genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Don't know about rice rockets but a lot of times on offroad bikes you can run a piece of film or other non abrasive materail inside the seal to get debris out that is causing the leak. Half the time the fork seal is okay, it is just debris traped under it that allows fluid to sneak past. Seems worth a try if you can get at the fork seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 ..lol..prob. don't help, if it's from when my fat ass was on the back What all 93 pounds of you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 she's at least 94 come on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 she's at least 94 come onEhhh, i'm gonna go with 93 1/2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachk08 Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 ok back on topic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Don't know about rice rockets but a lot of times on offroad bikes you can run a piece of film or other non abrasive materail inside the seal to get debris out that is causing the leak. Half the time the fork seal is okay, it is just debris traped under it that allows fluid to sneak past. Seems worth a try if you can get at the fork seal.they have these little plastic wand things at the pony that you slip past the seal. they are like $0.99 so that could be a cheap fix if that does the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheezle Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Try all of maybe 80 lbs soaking wet in her clothes! Ninjachk is so freaking tiny!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unk Greg Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Lemme know how ya rebuild the forks. My Race Tech shipment has arrived and I ain't never dun it so, will need help. Got a manual too. RedBird still sits, thought I'd square mechanics away before doing the plastics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 i took my forks down to twisted cycle. (740)295-0105 and talk to mark. He rebuilt both my forks and put new fork seals in for $130. its located 21587 state rt 16 coshocton ohio 43812. He does a really nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 first it is "ok" to ride it,but your big fear is the oil getting on you rotors or calipers. If u want just the seals re-done it should be fairly cheap. If you want to upgrade them to ur weight it will be springs and valves and that runs near $400. I will be the best $400 u ever spend! U could also try to buy another set of forks that have already been re-done from someone so u can do a direct swap. U deff have to remove the forks from the bike to make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 i took my forks down to twisted cycle. (740)295-0105 and talk to mark. He rebuilt both my forks and put new fork seals in for $130. its located 21587 state rt 16 coshocton ohio 43812. He does a really nice job do they do complete suspension setup there ? was wanting to take my bike somewhere to get it setup right for my weight and riding style .... thought they only worrked on choppers , what all did you have done to yours ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 do they do complete suspension setup there ? was wanting to take my bike somewhere to get it setup right for my weight and riding style .... thought they only worrked on choppers , what all did you have done to yours ?i blew a fork seal, they replaced both of them, and as far a a susp. setup you will have to ask them, im sure they can do it no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgetz524 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q4LpZi5sgY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Idiot. Shorts and wheelie=dumb dumb. But hey, think of all the parts he'll have on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unk Greg Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 i took my forks down to twisted cycle. (740)295-0105 and talk to mark. He rebuilt both my forks and put new fork seals in for $130. its located 21587 state rt 16 coshocton ohio 43812. He does a really nice jobThanks, phone call is commencing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Idiot. Shorts and wheelie=dumb dumb. But hey, think of all the parts he'll have on ebayalways looking at the bright side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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