shortening forks - honda · shortening forks author: hondachopper.com created date: 1/12/2011...
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Shortening ForksShortening ForksShortening ForksShortening ForksStep by Step Courtesy of Bigmcgiv and Olgraybeard
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Remove fork cap and remove drain screw
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Now pump the fork and drain oil
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Remove the allen screw at the bottom of the fork
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Remove the spring cap on top
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Now the fork is disassembled.
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Remove the dust boot, seal retainer spring, and old seal.
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Install new seal [with the special tool].
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After seal is installed replace retainer spring and dustboot.
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Now the spring . Place it into the vice to hold.
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Measure down from the top 1 3/4 inches which is about 7 turns and cut.
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Note: Cut close to the same angle as the top of the spring
This is what it should look like after the cut
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Now the piston. i got two 2" bronze bushings 1" od and 3/4" id at the local hardware store.
Install on piston as shown
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Now that the mod is done time to reassemble. Slide the spring into the tube.
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Install tube in the lower and reinstall the lower with the allen screw.
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Measure the fluid of choice (atf/ fork oil/ 10w30). I used atf. 6 oz and pour in the top of fork.
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Reinstall top cap
Note: These old springs i cut at 1 3/4 inches for some preload.
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Now we are done. Repeat process for other side.
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Finished product. Looks good!
I hope this helps some with their build.
Bigmcgiv
According to Olgraybeard the shocks don't bottom out and
the stiffness/ride is pretty much same as stock.
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