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Message started by Greg on 06/04/12 at 10:07:21

Title: fork tube question
Post by Greg on 06/04/12 at 10:07:21

Please help me understand. Earlier I was asking about my front wheel and looked into getting it re-laced to a 21". That would lift the front of the bike 1" over stock. I have been doing some searching and now am wondering if extended fork tubes a better way to go. I only want 1" (maybe 2") of lift. I just can't seem to find much info on extended fork tubes for the Savage. I sent an email to Forking by Frank (http://www.frankmain.qpg.com/) but that was just to inquire about pricing. I can't even find a tutorial on how to replace them. I don't know if my magic Google fingers need more ground up unicorn dust or this stuff just doesn't exist. Any help, input, advice, photos, videos, etc would be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: fork tube question
Post by 12Bravo on 06/04/12 at 10:48:18

Here is a list of fork tube diameters. http://www.motorcycleforum.com/showthread.php?t=95570 Unfortunately they don't give fork tube length, just diameter.

Title: Re: fork tube question
Post by arteacher on 06/04/12 at 10:53:04

The Clymer's manual, or the Suzuki Service manual will tell you how to do it.
Also look in the tech section under "fork seal replacement". - Tells you how to dis-assemble the forks.
To replace the fork tubes would require fabricating longer spacers out of PVC tubing.
Bear in mind that longer tubes will affect the trail and make the handling worse, although an inch or two would not make too much difference. I think Frank states that he will not make tubes any longer than 4" over stock, without rake modifications.
I am curious as to why you want to do this.

Title: Re: fork tube question
Post by Greg on 06/04/12 at 10:58:58

3F34343D313E3F2524500 wrote:

The Clymer's manual, or the Suzuki Service manual will tell you how to do it.

Ya know, I bought a manual a month ago from a member here. It sits on the back of my toilet. Perhaps I should actually read it. :o

3F34343D313E3F2524500 wrote:

To replace the fork tubes would require fabricating longer spacers out of PVC tubing.

I assume that is to fill the space that the springs need?

3F34343D313E3F2524500 wrote:

I am curious as to why you want to do this.

I think it would look better. I also think it would be easier on back.

Title: Re: fork tube question
Post by arteacher on 06/04/12 at 11:09:36

Looks are a personal thing, and personally I think the bigger wheel would be the way to go.
As far as helping your back, have you considered forward controls, a better seat, (that would be where I would- and did- start) and/ or different bars? Much more effective on comfort than raising the front end.

Title: Re: fork tube question
Post by teabowl13 on 06/04/12 at 11:43:48

7F74747D717E7F6564100 wrote:

...Much more effective on comfort than raising the front end.

Agreed; regardless of the looks of the bike, lifting or lowering the front end just one inch without making any other changes probably won't affect the comfort of your ride at all; especially for your back.
You need to change your ergonomic position on the bike, not the bike's stance on the road.