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Marque Remarks => Honda => Topic started by: Tahitian_Red on August 09, 2014, 03:54:45 pm

Title: CR480 Fork Upgrade
Post by: Tahitian_Red on August 09, 2014, 03:54:45 pm

Finally going to take on the CR480 fork rebuild.  I have all the parts and will start after I finish jetting the new carb.

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g438/Tahtitian_Red/CR480_ForkRebuild_zpsc013b805.jpg)

I had tried an old damping rod hop-up trick that did not work out so well (welded up a few holes and opened up some others), hence the unmolested damping rods were needed.  All new bushings and seals, plus emulators should give the front end a sweet feel.
 :D

Title: Re: CR480 Fork Upgrade
Post by: FourstrokeForever on August 09, 2014, 05:04:45 pm

I'd like to know how you think the update went....keep us posted.

Title: Re: CR480 Fork Upgrade
Post by: John Orchard on August 22, 2014, 09:42:09 am

Hopefully next time we can keep the cable-tie away the triple-clamp  ;-)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/JohnnyRacer89/CR480RDGlenHelen_zps21fe4ce0.jpg) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/JohnnyRacer89/media/CR480RDGlenHelen_zps21fe4ce0.jpg.html)

Title: Re: CR480 Fork Upgrade
Post by: Tahitian_Red on August 22, 2014, 11:46:40 am

Quote from: John Orchard on August 22, 2014, 09:42:09 am

Hopefully next time we can keep the cable-tie away the triple-clamp  ;-)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i423/JohnnyRacer89/CR480RDGlenHelen_zps21fe4ce0.jpg) (http://s1093.photobucket.com/user/JohnnyRacer89/media/CR480RDGlenHelen_zps21fe4ce0.jpg.html)

That's the plan.  ;)

Title: Re: CR480 Fork Upgrade
Post by: FourstrokeForever on August 23, 2014, 08:51:18 am

Good to see you flying the Aussie flag on the lid when you were over in the US John.

What's the yarn about the cable tie?

Title: Re: CR480 Fork Upgrade
Post by: smed on August 23, 2014, 08:53:56 am

Forks bottoming out I'm thinking ;)

Title: Re: CR480 Fork Upgrade
Post by: John Orchard on August 23, 2014, 08:55:53 am

Yeh Jay had modded the forks from someone elses say-so, there was virtually no comp or rebound damping, I noticed it before I headed out, riding it confirmed it  :-)

Title: Re: CR480 Fork Upgrade
Post by: FourstrokeForever on August 23, 2014, 09:05:22 am

Ahh, I'm onto it now. Bit slow on the up take this morning....I need another coffee  ::)

Title: Re: CR480 Fork Upgrade
Post by: Tahitian_Red on August 28, 2014, 05:53:31 am

I was going to do the rebuild myself, but I can not seem to get the work bench cleared off.  I sent them to a local Race Tech specialist (same guy who did the forks on my RT-1) who will complete the job, including having the sliders hard anodized.  I will post pics when they are arrive.
 :D

Title: Re: CR480 Fork Upgrade
Post by: Tahitian_Red on March 13, 2015, 09:38:31 am

Here is a pic of the forks:

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g438/Tahtitian_Red/CR480trickforks_zpsfk30rojx.jpg)

Tubes check for straightness and polished
Sliders hard anodized
New bushings installed
Tweaked Race Tech emulators
Race Tech .46 springs
15 wt fork oil

She will be awaiting your return Johnny!  ;)

Title: Re: CR480 Fork Upgrade
Post by: John Orchard on March 13, 2015, 11:23:57 am

Lookin good Jay  :-)