'83 Front Fork Adjustment

kelcam5 · 06-20-2007, 05:19 PM

Hey all. I'm new to the forum. I'm also restoring an '83 Ceptor.

There is an adjuster knob 1-3 on the right hand fork. My Clymer manual does not show this at all. I already know the specs for the air on the left, but this knob thingy is baffling me.

Any and all comments are appreciated.

GenLightening · 06-20-2007, 05:39 PM

It for adjusting the damping on only that leg, doesn't really do much.

kelcam5 · 06-20-2007, 05:41 PM

Awesome. Thanks for the super quick reply.

5891Jonathan · 06-20-2007, 05:42 PM

I find that it twisting it gives me something to do when I am bored on the freeway.

GenLightening · 06-20-2007, 05:51 PM

It probably works better for that! Turn it to 3 to go faster!

Outlawz24 · 06-20-2007, 10:02 PM

heh...just wondering though...is there any advantage to dumping them and going with preload caps like Daughtry Motorsports sells?

GenLightening · 06-20-2007, 11:24 PM

They are better than what's there now. I don't run any air pressure in the forks and I already set my preload. They will make it easier to adjust. And they add bling points!

Outlawz24 · 06-21-2007, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenLightening

They are better than what's there now. I don't run any air pressure in the forks and I already set my preload. They will make it easier to adjust. And they add bling points!

Bling points are always good..

JamieDaugherty · 06-21-2007, 08:13 PM

Just to clarify - I do not sell the caps. What I offer is a modification to your original parts. I sometimes get guys who order a modification and think they are getting the entire part and can keep their original ones intact. Those kind of people tend to get irritated when they find out that they need to send their parts to me.

eddievalleytrailer · 06-21-2007, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5891Jonathan

I find that it twisting it gives me something to do when I am bored on the freeway.

Me too! My 1-2-3 knob has about 10,000 miles on it!

Outlawz24 · 06-21-2007, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamieDaugherty

Just to clarify - I do not sell the caps. What I offer is a modification to your original parts. I sometimes get guys who order a modification and think they are getting the entire part and can keep their original ones intact. Those kind of people tend to get irritated when they find out that they need to send their parts to me.

My bad....But then again i can understand that idea...chances are the bike will react to the change well enough i wouldnt want to go back anyways...just exactly what do the caps do?

GenLightening · 06-23-2007, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlawz24

My bad....But then again i can understand that idea...chances are the bike will react to the change well enough i wouldnt want to go back anyways...just exactly what do the caps do?

They add a threaded adjuster (most new models have them stock) that you can screw in or out to adjust the amount of preload on the fork springs. I had to try one length of spacer and then disassemble it to try a new one. Those just makes things easier.

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06-20-2007, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
kelcam5 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 06-12-2008 10:15 AM Location: Northern Alberta Canada My Ride: 1983 VF750 Interceptor Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	'83 Front Fork Adjustment Hey all. I'm new to the forum. I'm also restoring an '83 Ceptor. There is an adjuster knob 1-3 on the right hand fork. My Clymer manual does not show this at all. I already know the specs for the air on the left, but this knob thingy is baffling me. Any and all comments are appreciated.

06-20-2007, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
GenLightening Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Last Online: 01-04-2009 03:05 PM Location: Minden, NV My Ride: 1984 VF1000F CDN 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 Posts: 228 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	It for adjusting the damping on only that leg, doesn't really do much. __________________ '84 VF1000F Canadian 100,000+km CBR1000 front wheel w/ 120-70-17 and 13" rotors '88 FZR1000 rear wheel w/ 170-60-18 Fox shock and VF1000R reworked forks Telefix clip-on bars Megacycle race cams/degreed with HD springs Supertrapp headers w/8 plates each De-snorkeled, K&N and full rejet Oil mod w/ braided stainless lines All braided hydraulic lines 124 rwhp and 89 ft/lbs tq

06-20-2007, 05:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
GenLightening Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Last Online: 01-04-2009 03:05 PM Location: Minden, NV My Ride: 1984 VF1000F CDN 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 Posts: 228 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	It probably works better for that! Turn it to 3 to go faster! __________________ '84 VF1000F Canadian 100,000+km CBR1000 front wheel w/ 120-70-17 and 13" rotors '88 FZR1000 rear wheel w/ 170-60-18 Fox shock and VF1000R reworked forks Telefix clip-on bars Megacycle race cams/degreed with HD springs Supertrapp headers w/8 plates each De-snorkeled, K&N and full rejet Oil mod w/ braided stainless lines All braided hydraulic lines 124 rwhp and 89 ft/lbs tq

06-20-2007, 10:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Outlawz24 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Last Online: 11-25-2008 04:37 AM Location: Lloydminster Sask My Ride: 1985 Honda VF750F Interceptor,1977 Honda CB550K, 1973 Kawasaki S2 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 231 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	heh...just wondering though...is there any advantage to dumping them and going with preload caps like Daughtry Motorsports sells? __________________ The stupidity of one causes the agony of many.... 85 Honda VF750F Interceptor 77 Honda CB550K 72 Kawasaki S2 350

06-20-2007, 05:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
kelcam5 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Last Online: 06-12-2008 10:15 AM Location: Northern Alberta Canada My Ride: 1983 VF750 Interceptor Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Awesome. Thanks for the super quick reply.

06-20-2007, 05:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
5891Jonathan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Last Online: 01-09-2008 10:20 PM Location: Juneau, Alaska My Ride: 1984 VF750F; 2004 VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 164 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	I find that it twisting it gives me something to do when I am bored on the freeway.

06-20-2007, 11:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
GenLightening Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Last Online: 01-04-2009 03:05 PM Location: Minden, NV My Ride: 1984 VF1000F CDN 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 Posts: 228 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	They are better than what's there now. I don't run any air pressure in the forks and I already set my preload. They will make it easier to adjust. And they add bling points! __________________ '84 VF1000F Canadian 100,000+km CBR1000 front wheel w/ 120-70-17 and 13" rotors '88 FZR1000 rear wheel w/ 170-60-18 Fox shock and VF1000R reworked forks Telefix clip-on bars Megacycle race cams/degreed with HD springs Supertrapp headers w/8 plates each De-snorkeled, K&N and full rejet Oil mod w/ braided stainless lines All braided hydraulic lines 124 rwhp and 89 ft/lbs tq

06-21-2007, 08:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
JamieDaugherty Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: Today 10:20 AM Location: Fort Wayne, IN - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 VTR1000F 1995 YZ125 1984 VF500F (4) 1984 VF1000F (3) 1984 VF700F (5) Posts: 557 Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Just to clarify - I do not sell the caps. What I offer is a modification to your original parts. I sometimes get guys who order a modification and think they are getting the entire part and can keep their original ones intact. Those kind of people tend to get irritated when they find out that they need to send their parts to me. __________________ Jamie Daugherty jamie@daughertymotorsports.com www.daughertymotorsports.com

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