Re: [ST] front forks

[Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve I've looked into this and I don't belive it's possible. First 
off the Daytona forks are 45mm vs the ST at 43. The brake carriers 
are different and the fender mounts are different. The triple trees 
are different etc etc.. I also checked into an Ohlins front fork BIG 
Bucks and again nothing matches figure about $5,000.00 too do it with 
all new triple clamps etc. The best bet would be to try and fit a 
TT600 fork. The TT600 fork is a 43mm cartridge design and the only 
thing that I think you'd need to make it fit would be a TT600 front 
wheel, axle, hub etc, the brakes should fit. As for Raceteching the 
rear shock I'd just spring for an Ohlins or Penske, unless someone 
has had Racetech do the rear and can comment. The stock rear shock 
really isn't rebuildable. Best bet cost wise is to properly Racetech 
the front and an Ohlins out back that's about the most cost effective 
way to go, figure about $1500.00 for the whole shebang.

Erik

>Hey everyone, I've put 24,000 great miles on my 99 now and I'm 
>facing a total rebuild of the front forks to say nothing about the 
>rear shock. My thought has been to invest in the daytona front forks 
>and send the rear shock to race tech. My concern is that the triple 
>tree and different
>style forks will be messing two much with rake and trail. I don't 
>know if the rake is steeper and how much less trail there is. anyone 
>have any
>ideas or thoughts on a better aftermarket alternative for the forks. 
>It sure would be nice to get some rebound adjustment for this great 
>bike.
>
>Thanks in advance for any ideas. Regards, Steve Barton.
>
>
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