Anti - dive blocking plates

[Guest]

I rebuilt my Forks last year and now I want to replace the anti-dive units on the forks with blocking plates. Is there any good way to do this without having to drain the fork oil?

Thanks,
Dave

[Nessism]

Is there any good way to do this without having to drain the fork oil?

Thanks,
Dave

No.

As for the plates, you need to study the oil flow pattern to make sure what kind of plate you need. For the 750 models for example, the block off plate needs a groove connecting the ports together. Without the groove the fork will stiffen up on compression damping, same as if the brake was applied and the antidive was actuated.

[Guest]

No.

As for the plates, you need to study the oil flow pattern to make sure what kind of plate you need. For the 750 models for example, the block off plate needs a groove connecting the ports together. Without the groove the fork will stiffen up on compression damping, same as if the brake was applied and the antidive was actuated.

Guess I'll be draining them then

Yeah the ones I have on order connect the two holes in order to let oil flow.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GS1100E-fork-anti-dive-block-off-plates-82-83-GSX-GS-1100-clear-anodized-/300848817471?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item460bfca53f&vxp=mtr

A bit pricey but look very nice. They are also offered in black anodized.





Thanks,
Dave

[salty_monk]

The only way to do it without draining would be to have the forks upside down.. I've done it that way (had to ship the anti-dive's that day so needed a quick fix) .

Unless you're a lot stronger than me and can lift your whole bike you'll have to remove the fork tubes by which point most of the work is done...

[Baatfam]

You could have just removed the brake lines and plugged the holes with plastic plugs...





Although the eBay plates are pretty sweet...

[Agemax]

or like this...........

[Guest]

Currently I just have the anti-dive units hooked up without a brake line, but I don't like the look.

[rapidray]

All you have to do is lay the forks down flat, with the anti-dives facing up. No fork oil will be lost this way. Just don't let them roll over once you remove the anti-dive. Ray.

[jona]

I got a set, the black ones, from that guy on e-bay. Very good workmanship.

[Guest]

they do look nice, but....what was the price tag again? seems i recall 80 bucks or so?? i'll fabricate some out of some alu plate i have laying around for zero dollars and use the 80 for something that will actually improve the suspension....say, some cartridge emulators.

greg

[demonspeedracing]

Yup, that guy on eBay... Demon Speed Racing.

New website coming soon. www.demonspeedracing.com

eBay store will be closed at the end of April.

Really? $80.00 is too much?

Timothy

[John Kat]

I got a pair from demon speed racing for my GSXR 1100 forks.
It's a very nice product that is well finished and with a perfect fit

[Shin-Ken 1074]

$80 is a very fair price for the block-off units as fitted to John Kats bike. They are a high quality item with a perfect fit and finish that looks factory. Try getting a one off pair built to that standard at your local Engineering Shop for less than $80.

[Guest]

I ordered the plates,clean transaction, prompt shipping. They are high quality units, Haven't installed them yet as I am waiting for more parts... Not sure what the purpose of the allen screw is, other than to plug a drilled passage. Much nicer than the OEM oil leaking PDF valves.
As far as the price... under 80 bucks, good value. Labour rates around here are that much per hour at any decent machine shop.
I am into the suspension for about $1200, so "don't get cheap on me now", labour is free!

[jwhelan65]

I got a pair from demon speed racing for my GSXR 1100 forks.
It's a very nice product that is well finished and with a perfect fit

Caliper upgrade?