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27 Nov 2011 03:40 #490296
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Im attempting to run a 88 honda hurricane front end and was wondering if anyone has messed with one of these before? It has air valves at the top of the tubes, I put new seals and oil in them and they dont have much travel and dont rebound very well? Im running the spec amount of oil and air, and I can pull the forks down by hand and bottom them out? Any tips? thanks
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27 Nov 2011 04:26 #490302
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1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
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How much air pressure do you currently have in the forks? Do you know what the spec is from Honda for the original application? I would guess that a 1988 Hurricane is at least comparable to a Z1/KZ900/KZ1000 for weight, if maybe slightly lighter, but not much.
Too much air pressure might counteract the springs and make the fork perform as you have described. Unfortunately, I have no specific experience with this front end. I do own a 1982 CB750F with an air over oil fork that calls for 11-17 psi air pressure. No clue if that is even remotely similar to a Hurricane that is six model years newer.
Too much air pressure might counteract the springs and make the fork perform as you have described. Unfortunately, I have no specific experience with this front end. I do own a 1982 CB750F with an air over oil fork that calls for 11-17 psi air pressure. No clue if that is even remotely similar to a Hurricane that is six model years newer.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
Angola, IN
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27 Nov 2011 12:50 - 27 Nov 2011 12:58 #490330
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76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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it doesnt seem right. the springs alone should supply a lot more resistance than that.
maybe try and google a Huricane forum for some help.
heres 1
cbrforum.com/forum/cbr-1000f-hurricane-38/
maybe try and google a Huricane forum for some help.
heres 1
cbrforum.com/forum/cbr-1000f-hurricane-38/
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.
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27 Nov 2011 12:53 - 27 Nov 2011 12:58 #490332
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76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.
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~ (k) / (z)
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76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.
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~ ~ _- \,
~ (k) / (z)
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27 Nov 2011 18:36 #490396
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Hey thanks alot guys, that manual helps!! much appreiciated!!
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