Fork Cartridge Kit?

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  1. mestoo

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    I've been away from the World for awhile (like 5 years). In my absence has anybody tried the AK-20 Axxion fork cartridge kit by Traxxion Dynamics? I've been on some other bikes and have come to appreciate being to adjust the suspension to my taste.

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    DMR is a popular and effective kit for VFRs. Super easy and well valved out of the box.
     
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    I just installed DMR's Fork cartridges and springs. I'm very pleased with the results. Traxxion Dynamics is another very good option. DMR was $595 vs. $1100 for the Traxxion kit. DMR adjusters affect both compression and rebound together and come with the caps, Traxxion says the caps are extra but don't tell you the cost. Traxxion also has a Axxion valve kit that they'll install for about the same price as DMR. I didn't want to wait so I ordered the DMR kit and installed it myself. Traxxion says that if you buy their cartridges you can move it to another bike so there's value there but $1200 or so dollars was more than i wanted to spend on my old but loved bike( i also bought DMR's BD-40 shock $725). Total $1350 for front and rear.
     
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    Camp and Wiremanjon: Many thanks for the responses. I didn't know about DMR. At age 70 I'm contemplating getting a track bike. As I'm no longer flexible enough to fit on a supersport I'm asking myself why don't I come back to a VFR. Fancy up the forks and suspension and go see whut I'm made of.
     
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    Good luck with whatever you decide. I’ve taken my VFR to the track. It’s doable.
     
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