I say don't. Get yourself a set of gas charged Penske cartridges. Runs around the same and much better performance. I'm getting mine custom fitted next month. They don't list the Busa as an application but if you call and send your forks in they will build it to fit for a small charge. The difference in riding is massive , with the valving to match your weight and riding style.Damn these boys are expensive. How much of a difference do they make in riding. For reference I do very aggressive street riding
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I have to look into those I haven't heard of gas cartridgesI say don't. Get yourself a set of gas charged Penske cartridges. Runs around the same and much better performance. I'm getting mine custom fitted next month. They don't list the Busa as an application but if you call and send your forks in they will build it to fit for a small charge. The difference in riding is massive , with the valving to match your weight and riding style.
FGR 300 is the dream! One day!The gas Penske sound good , but for fast street and fun track day the entry level Ohlins are pretty effective too , but not gas cartridge . I have been fortunate enough to own and use 3 sets of FGRT series , and recently scored another new set for one of my H2 to try out . I actually priced up the Superbike spec gas FGR300 - 301 series for my 1st H2 , which are about AU15K with import tax , then you need custom clamps and clipons , custom axle and other bits and pieces .... I put that off for another H2
Yeah I realized that the 8lbs weight savings is another aspect of the ohlins I need so I'm gonna stick with them. Also I'll be sending the bike up to Carpenter Racing in a week or so. Also how much weight does is the pair valve? I've been researching how to remove itThe gas Penske sound good , but for fast street and fun track day the entry level Ohlins are pretty effective too , but not gas cartridge . I have been fortunate enough to own and use 3 sets of FGRT series , and recently scored another new set for one of my H2 to try out . I actually priced up the Superbike spec gas FGR300 - 301 series for my 1st H2 , which are about AU15K with import tax , then you need custom clamps and clipons , custom axle and other bits and pieces .... I put that off for another H2 .
I agree , most people will find the stock forks to be good enough with adjust ability etc . The standard suspension in my case as example , is usually always replaced because of my weight , 130kg on bike . I do like the FGRT series Ohlins , these are bought - ordered sprung for your weight , and are very easy to setup and dial in over some favorite road rides , and they look pretty trick as bonus .They probably make a big difference but the price is pretty steep, have you setup you current suspension to best fit your riding style? If not I'd go that route first before putting out that kind of dough.
And are there any lightweight clutch covers and stator covers. I'm still searching for new weight loss ideas. I plan on putting it all together at once so I don't have to keep opening the bike upThe gas Penske sound good , but for fast street and fun track day the entry level Ohlins are pretty effective too , but not gas cartridge . I have been fortunate enough to own and use 3 sets of FGRT series , and recently scored another new set for one of my H2 to try out . I actually priced up the Superbike spec gas FGR300 - 301 series for my 1st H2 , which are about AU15K with import tax , then you need custom clamps and clipons , custom axle and other bits and pieces .... I put that off for another H2 .
FGRT series are not 8lb saving over stock bro , but the unsprung billet carrier attached to stanchion is lighter .Yeah I realized that the 8lbs weight savings is another aspect of the ohlins I need so I'm gonna stick with them. Also I'll be sending the bike up to Carpenter Racing in a week or so. Also how much weight does is the pair valve? I've been researching how to remove it
What's the weight differenceFGRT series are not 8lb saving over stock bro , but the unsprung billet carrier attached to stanchion is lighter .
FGRT208 , the weight save about half a kg total if I remember correct , the unsprung weight is also beneficial to handling .What's the weight difference
Damn that's a new thing I've never heard ofYou can get CeraCarbon replacement fork legs , that will lose a chunk I imagine . When you look at most USD forks , they all need a strong machined body , then the very strong usually steel stanchion , and most cases a cast - forged fork bottom carrier . So , even trick forks have to be very strong , so all this heaviness will remain if you do not replace the base assembly with exotic materials and billet etc. The more exotic , the bigger the price to pay .... sometimes you got to get what you can and make use of it .