Well while I was away Michael fitted up my new forks, a set of Sachs with Matris internals. Why? Lighter springs for one but mainly because I'm a wanker and they are very, very golden! only problem I hadn't foreseen was the front mudguard. I'd eyeballed the mounts and thought they were identical. Sadly they aren't which means I've had to buy a carbon fibre one off an RSV-4 which puts the wanker factor through the roof!
Sachs are slightly fatter at the bottom and thinner at the top so I had to do a bore and shim job on the yokes. Hopefully the new mudguard will be here by the weekend. It needed new head stem bearings too but that's unsurprising at 120,000km.
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Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: New forks! Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:34 pm
As I said, I'm a wanker. I've always liked golden forks and these were actually a bit easier than the Ohlins which I may still stick on if I'm unhappy with the Sachs/Matris set up.
Well, despite the wank factor the golden forks are actually a noticeable improvement over my Matris equipped Showas. Why, well the Matris units were off Mark S's bike which I wrecked out and it would seem that despite Matris's oft experienced over-springing this has worked to my advantage as Mark is a tiny little midget and his springs are far more suitable for my bloated carcass!
Haven't checked the settings yet as I've only been for a quick spin but I don't think it as an entirely wank driven modification.
Pete
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Subject: Re: New forks! Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:58 pm
I thought the "wank" factor was reserved for the new RSV4 carbon mudguard, for which I have a special kermit green rattle can, reserved just for you Pete. I wanted gold forks for Bella, but had to settle for dull boring alloy/silver Showa's.
Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: New forks! Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:51 pm
Nah, I feel that the carbon guard will remain carbon coloured, it least until I've drained my jizz over it for a while....
Pete
davem Tiradritto
Posts : 309 Join date : 2013-12-17
Subject: Re: New forks! Wed Sep 27, 2017 1:58 am
Too much wanking going on in this thread methinks.
Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10420 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67
Subject: Re: New forks! Wed Sep 27, 2017 2:56 am
How old are you? There can never be enough wanking!
davem Tiradritto
Posts : 309 Join date : 2013-12-17
Subject: Re: New forks! Wed Sep 27, 2017 3:15 am
My god I've been groomed on a Guzzi website whatever next.
Brent S Biondino
Posts : 268 Join date : 2015-10-19 Age : 51
Subject: Re: New forks! Wed Sep 27, 2017 3:42 am
I've had my front forks replaced with Matris internals, and they're a definite improvement over stock. Is the spring rate too high? Not sure. It's firm, and certainly doesn't dive much under braking. Reminds me to put a texta mark on the forks to see how much they are compressing under use.
Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
Posts : 10420 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67
Subject: Re: New forks! Wed Sep 27, 2017 4:44 am
davem wrote:
My god I've been groomed on a Guzzi website whatever next.
You don't know about the Goat Leggings then......
Pete Roper GRiSO Capo
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Subject: Re: New forks! Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:48 pm
Well I went out and did a bit of fiddling with the new forks today. A nice 200km gallop over some really shitty roads and am pleased to report that the new set up is a great improvement over the previous one.its now set up and is far more subtle and comfortable than it was before and I can tackle virtually any road considerably quicker than I was able to with the Showas. Money well spent. Great Kudos to Laurie who set them up for me. Love his work!
I've had my front forks replaced with Matris internals, and they're a definite improvement over stock. Is the spring rate too high? Not sure. It's firm, and certainly doesn't dive much under braking. Reminds me to put a texta mark on the forks to see how much they are compressing under use.
use a Ty-rap, or Zip-ty if you prefer. Zip it up firm so it will still slide , cut the tag off.
Steak Godfather
Posts : 3154 Join date : 2013-05-28 Age : 59
Subject: Re: New forks! Tue Oct 03, 2017 8:57 pm
Pete Roper wrote:
How old are you? There can never be enough wanking!
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Posts : 257 Join date : 2015-09-09 Age : 64
Subject: Re: New forks! Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:02 pm
I'm thinking something needs to be done with the frame tubes. That silver and gold are clashing!
Subject: New forks! 
Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:21 pm
only problem I hadn't foreseen was the front mudguard. I'd eyeballed the mounts and thought they were identical. Sadly they aren't which means I've had to buy a carbon fibre one off an RSV-4 which puts the wanker factor through the roof! 
