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Title: New Project
Post by: Jay_wolf on January 16, 2008, 03:41:28 PM
Heya , as u no i stopped the 1996 project ,

All ive been able to do it put my Katana front end on , and put a stock headlight on , its been wet and windy and crappy , so i havent had the time

once all my custom parts are on, ill be happy, still waiting to mount my 4.5 inch rim

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Title: Re: New Project
Post by: TobySuzuki on January 22, 2008, 08:52:28 PM
does the katana front end go right on or do you have to mod? Does it ride better like handeling wise?
Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Jay_wolf on January 26, 2008, 05:23:50 PM
The stem has to be modifed , the Excellent Right up is on the FAQ *Dgyvers Weekend wrenching*  and two custom spacers,

I followed the right up and had it modified and put on in well under 6 hours , with the Braided Lines , and HH pads , its one finger breaking , and its got Progressive Springs in it , so the front end barely dips ,

Best Mod Yet :thumb:
Title: Re: New Project
Post by: frankieG on January 26, 2008, 05:29:59 PM
jay would progressive springs and braided brake lines be just as good as the kat front end?
Title: Re: New Project
Post by: Jay_wolf on January 26, 2008, 06:50:11 PM
well i didnt use progressives in the stock front end i had , i had the braided lines, but i think , it just feels more stable in corners , and u can hammer the breaks and its fine , u think its designed for the weight and force of a 80 bhp bike , and thats with the stock springs , i have progressives in , as the front end came with it