Wheel + Fork combo
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Wheel + Fork combo
Will this wheel fit the standard pre-antidive fork legs? I don't like this antidive and Im pretty sure it doesn't do anything lol
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Re: Wheel + Fork combo
Not sure what you want to mount the wheel on, but the complete assembly, with the triple tree, will fit a 78 1000
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Re: Wheel + Fork combo
The '83 wheel will fit with the earlier forks, but you will need the '82 brake caliper brackets, as they mount differently. On a side note, I really like how that fender hugs the tire. What is it from?
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Re: Wheel + Fork combo
Mudguard is from eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-FRO ... SwxCxT9yPqTrack T 2411 wrote:The '83 wheel will fit with the earlier forks, but you will need the '82 brake caliper brackets, as they mount differently. On a side note, I really like how that fender hugs the tire. What is it from?
It was only resting on the tyre in the pic, but even now its fitted its a pretty close fit, about 10mm clearance. I thought Id have to get new caliber mounts, might use these brakes, might use better ones.
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Re: Wheel + Fork combo
Thanks for the link!
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Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
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Re: Wheel + Fork combo
Properly operating, that TRAC anti-dive is actually pretty effective.
I retrofitted 83 forks and wheels (and engine) to my 82.
I did not replace the triple tree, so the tubes are the same size as 82 1100.
The brakes were a little bit of a challenge, but I did keep the 82 calipers since the 83's had 25mm and 32mm pistons if I recall correctly.
I retrofitted 83 forks and wheels (and engine) to my 82.
I did not replace the triple tree, so the tubes are the same size as 82 1100.
The brakes were a little bit of a challenge, but I did keep the 82 calipers since the 83's had 25mm and 32mm pistons if I recall correctly.
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Re: Wheel + Fork combo
Yep, the '83 was the first year for linked brakes...Earl43P wrote:Properly operating, that TRAC anti-dive is actually pretty effective.
I retrofitted 83 forks and wheels (and engine) to my 82.
I did not replace the triple tree, so the tubes are the same size as 82 1100.
The brakes were a little bit of a challenge, but I did keep the 82 calipers since the 83's had 25mm and 32mm pistons if I recall correctly.
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
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Re: Wheel + Fork combo
How does it work?Track T 2411 wrote:Yep, the '83 was the first year for linked brakes...Earl43P wrote:Properly operating, that TRAC anti-dive is actually pretty effective.
I retrofitted 83 forks and wheels (and engine) to my 82.
I did not replace the triple tree, so the tubes are the same size as 82 1100.
The brakes were a little bit of a challenge, but I did keep the 82 calipers since the 83's had 25mm and 32mm pistons if I recall correctly.
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Re: Wheel + Fork combo
Dumbed down, it uses a pendulum-like principle "valve" that displaces when it feels deceleration force, engaging a damping port which restricts the forks ability to compress, resulting in significantly less fork dive when the front brakes are vigorously applied. That results in less weight transfer forward and helps keep the rear wheel from skidding (if that brake is properly applied).
It has 4 adjustment positions and #3 seems to be the sweet spot for me.
It has 4 adjustment positions and #3 seems to be the sweet spot for me.
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93 GL1500I Double darksided and SOLD 3/29/20.
99 Valkyrie IS, Fast Black Double Darksided
"Fishtailed, flipped and flung me, but wearing it well". Sold!
82 GL1100 retired DD, needs work.... Sold 3/3/17
04 ST1300 DDDD (Double darksided daily driver) Sold 4/2022
93 GL1500I Double darksided and SOLD 3/29/20.
99 Valkyrie IS, Fast Black Double Darksided
"Fishtailed, flipped and flung me, but wearing it well". Sold!
82 GL1100 retired DD, needs work.... Sold 3/3/17
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Re: Wheel + Fork combo
Although I didn't think I would like it, I like it on mine. You don't feel the front diving as much in a quick stop. With my 77, I feel like I'm going to go over the bars because it dips so much.
IIRC, when you hit the brake, the caliper assembly has a little play in it which rolls against a pin to engage the dampening port. Without good rubber bits and seals in this mechanism, they click upon activation but still work.
IIRC, when you hit the brake, the caliper assembly has a little play in it which rolls against a pin to engage the dampening port. Without good rubber bits and seals in this mechanism, they click upon activation but still work.
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