thanks Paul, just what i needed....steve
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From: Paul Sayegh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: V-MAX TECH LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2000 8:22 PM
Subject: Cutting fork spacers
> Steve Detamore wrote:
>
> > Hey Paul, awhile back you posted a process for establishing fork spacer
> > length in one easy step. i have recently lost it off my server, could
you
> > postit again. thanks.....steve
>
> Here you are.....
> Here is the easy way to cut your spacers once.
>
> 1. Install emulators, shortening kit, and internals
>
> 2. Measure the forks extended length with tire off ground. Fork brace to
> triple clamp works well. Subtract 1" and record measurement.
>
> 3. With front tire off ground, install Race Tech springs, STOCK SPACERS,
> all washers and caps.
> 4. Put bike on ground and with rider mounted and feet on pegs, measure
the
> fork distance at same spot as step 1. (may require an assistant) (Sag
will
> be way more than supposed to be).
> 5. Subtract measurement in step 4 from measurement in step 2 and record
> the difference.
> 6. Elevate bike again to get front tire off ground, remove the caps and
> STOCK SPACERS.
> 7. Add together the length of the stock spacer and the measurement
recorded
> in step 5 and cut the Race Tech Spacers to that length.
> 8. Re assemble with the new spacers. USE THE WASHERS!!!!
>
> Your done......go ride Works with any rate spring.
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