09-12-2017, 09:42 AM
Getting closer to getting the front fork modified. I have the Traxxion Dynamics kit.
I stopped by one of my favorite small bike shops, and talked with Perry, head mechanic who I would trust with anything made in Japan. Perry builds and races turbo drag bikes based on Kaw KZ engines (formerly) and lately Suzuki engines.
I'm going to pull the forks and take them to their shop to have the kit installed. He (Perry) suggested as a safeguard, to have a new fork seal kit available.
So, in about 2 weeks, my 2014 CB1100 should be rolling on:
- Ikon rear shocks with light springs, 3 or 4 preload positions, and 4 rebound damping settings.
- Front fork with Traxxion Dynamics kit, based on Race Tech Gold emulators.
I think I may be getting used to the 4 cylinder turbine feel, after years of riding vertical and v twins. At first I missed the 2 cylinder throb, but think I may get used to (and actually enjoy) the sound and feel of a wonderful Japanese 4 cyl dohc engine that belts out low-end torque.
Bob
I stopped by one of my favorite small bike shops, and talked with Perry, head mechanic who I would trust with anything made in Japan. Perry builds and races turbo drag bikes based on Kaw KZ engines (formerly) and lately Suzuki engines.
I'm going to pull the forks and take them to their shop to have the kit installed. He (Perry) suggested as a safeguard, to have a new fork seal kit available.
So, in about 2 weeks, my 2014 CB1100 should be rolling on:
- Ikon rear shocks with light springs, 3 or 4 preload positions, and 4 rebound damping settings.
- Front fork with Traxxion Dynamics kit, based on Race Tech Gold emulators.
I think I may be getting used to the 4 cylinder turbine feel, after years of riding vertical and v twins. At first I missed the 2 cylinder throb, but think I may get used to (and actually enjoy) the sound and feel of a wonderful Japanese 4 cyl dohc engine that belts out low-end torque.
Bob