Trident Fork Swap

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by Dustoffdax, Nov 27, 2017.

  1. Dustoffdax

    Dustoffdax New Member

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    There is a set of Daytona 900 Super III forks on 'Bay. Do you guys think this would be a viable upgrade for my '96 Trident, or should I stick with the stock forks and look at adding a set emulators or intimidators?

    It looks like the ones on 'Bay would need new stations or at least rechroming.

    -Cheers, DD.
     
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  2. MickEng

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    Stick with your own and upgrade them with the intiminators.
    Might be worth trying progressive springs first for what they cost ?
    'At least rechroming' sounds like a non starter to me.
     
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  3. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse, think it's time for his medications.
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    gotta say I dont think the progressive springs did much for my Sprint, I have added a thicker oil and upped the volume a bit with little reward.
    and by the time you have paid out for second hand worn out forks and had them chromed or new stanctions , emulators etc it is an big expense with little gain . It is a 20 yr old plus bike, very topheavy and basic, could never be a fireblade
    I am sure others will disagree tho,lol
     
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    In my trident I have ZXR750H2 fork springs inc home made spacer and fork tops, plus 10 grade fork oil. Set to give 25mm static sag. Works perfect for me.
    Unless you are at a race circuit folks have little need for adjustment.
     
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