Subject: Re: FRONT FORKS-UPGRADE
Author: STEVE FARRIS
Date: Oct 28, 2004, 5:37 AM
Post ID: 1717779694
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while we're on the subject does anyone have a useable/rebuildable set of ambo/eldo forks for sale/trade? On the ambo I picked up I see the left side of the fork has a slight warp to it.
Steve
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From: Bruce Giller
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 5:57 AM
Subject: RE: FRONT FORKS-UPGRADE
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Bob,
There really isn't much to rebuild in these forks - just replace the
seal and see if any of the metal parts needs to be replaced. The best
things I've done so far are 1) replace the OE springs with a set of
progressively wound ones from Moto International; got a much smoother ride
2) put in 50 wt (70 wt in hot climates) motor oil instead of fork oil;
doesn't bottom out as much on rough roads.
Bruce
'72 Eldo
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From: BOB COLLETT [mailto:coll-@rjrt.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 7:11 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: FRONT FORKS-UPGRADE
I am now looking at projects to do this winter. Are there any write-ups
or web sites that step through rebuilding or upgrading the front shocks?
Mine bottom out on fairly rough roads, but other wise track straight and
not a lot of wobble until about 80mph. I'd like better handling so any
hints on replacement springs or mods is appreciated. No oil leaks so may
just replace the front fork oil. Is ATF the best way to go or should I
stick with a certain weight fork oil?
Thanks for any input.
Bob
'73 Police
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<DIV>while we're on the subject does anyone have a useable/rebuildable set of
ambo/eldo forks for sale/trade? On the ambo I picked up I see the left
side of the fork has a slight warp to it.</DIV>
<DIV>Steve</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>From:</B> <A
href="mailto:bgil-@mitre.org">Bruce Giller</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
href="mailto:Loopfram-@topica.com">Loopfram-@topica.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, October 28, 2004 5:57
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really isn't much to rebuild in these forks - just replace the<BR>seal and see
if any of the metal parts needs to be replaced. The best<BR>things I've
done so far are 1) replace the OE springs with a set of<BR>progressively wound
ones from Moto International; got a much smoother ride<BR>2) put in 50 wt (70
wt in hot climates) motor oil instead of fork oil;<BR>doesn't bottom out as
much on rough roads.<BR><BR>Bruce<BR><BR>'72 Eldo<BR><BR>-----Original
Message-----<BR>From: BOB COLLETT [mailto:coll-@rjrt.com] <BR>Sent:
Thursday, October 28, 2004 7:11 AM<BR>To: <A
href="mailto:Loopfram-@topica.com">Loopfram-@topica.com</A><BR>Subject:
FRONT FORKS-UPGRADE<BR><BR>I am now looking at projects to do this winter. Are
there any write-ups <BR>or web sites that step through rebuilding or upgrading
the front shocks? <BR>Mine bottom out on fairly rough roads, but other wise
track straight and <BR>not a lot of wobble until about 80mph. I'd like better
handling so any <BR>hints on replacement springs or mods is appreciated. No
oil leaks so may <BR>just replace the front fork oil. Is ATF the best way to
go or should I <BR>stick with a certain weight fork oil?<BR><BR>Thanks for any
input.<BR>Bob<BR>'73 Police<BR><BR>Your free subscription is supported by
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