preload and rebound adjustments How To and cost?

[cfiiman]

Hey all,

Considering very seriously the f3 conversion, checking prices tomorrow at my local motorcycle salvage yard, 2 questions:

1. On the f3 forks with the slotted preload adn rebound adjustment tabs in the top of the forks, how exactly do you get this just right? I have had many bikes with this adjustment but never touched them, I guess b/c I was never sure "how" to do it.

2. What should I pay for a good used set of f3 forks?

Thanks,!

Jason

[surferdude]

Re: preload and rebound adjustments How To and cost?

Hey all,

Considering very seriously the f3 conversion, checking prices tomorrow at my local motorcycle salvage yard, 2 questions:

1. On the f3 forks with the slotted preload adn rebound adjustment tabs in the top of the forks, how exactly do you get this just right? I have had many bikes with this adjustment but never touched them, I guess b/c I was never sure "how" to do it.

2. What should I pay for a good used set of f3 forks?

Thanks,!

Jason

I'd think anything over $250 for just the forks, sliders, steering stem head, axle w/ spacers, and both triples would be too much. Wheel with rotors, maybe $100 or so - a good F2 wheel can be had for around $50-$60. If you have more than $400 in it, you'll be paying too much and you may as well buy the 929 setup available on this site (shameless plug).

[cfiiman]

What about just the forks???? Nothing else, I have decided I am going to do the mod in the "mechanical forum" and just swap the internals and uppers so I can get better suspension but retain all my original stuff on the wheel...So I need to know just a good set of used f3 forks would run???...I see that there is a set for sale including shipping for 250 BIN on ebay, is that too much??? Please let me know.

Jason

[jaybird]

Try these -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-cbr600-forks-with-no-leaks-in-good-working-condit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35580QQihZ009QQitemZ190156601483QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[cfiiman]

Jay, thanks, those look like what I need, how much should I pay, or is the bin a good price? Thanks!

[surferdude]

Jay, thanks, those look like what I need, how much should I pay, or is the bin a good price? Thanks!

The BIN is decent for those F3 forks, but you could also make him an offer.

[cfiiman]

Hey guys,

I did make him an offer and he accepted, 90 bucks!!!

That was a good price right? Now I can start my install when they get here, although I should replace certain parts with new ones right? I know of the oil/dust seals, but is there anything else?

edit: I am just going to make this a new post as it is removed from my original title.

Jason