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Hi all - it's finally warming up enough here in the frigid Northeast to think about wrenching on my Thrux. My plan is to do all the suspension and controls work this year, and start thinking about more speed next year.
To that end, I've already bought the following:
- Traxxion damper rods/Race Tech emulators
- Traxxion linear rate springs
- Bitubo WMT piggyback shocks
- Superbrace fork brace (gaiter mounts)
- Preload adjuster knobs
- Tommaselli adjustable clip-ons
Here's what I think I need to finish the job, but would definitely appreciate feedback from those that have done this before:
- Copper washers for damper rod bolts (2) - BikeBandit.com
- Silkolene 20WT fork oil (2 liters, just to be safe) - BikeBandit.com
- OEM dust seals (2) - Do I really need these at $15/each? Bike only has 2,000 miles...
- Low-stiction fork oil seals - BellaCorse.com
- Euro Gaiters - BellaCorse.com
- Gran Turismo grips - NewThruxton.com
- 7/8" Bar End Mirrors - I'm going to try the CRG knock-offs on eBay, will report back how they work
- Rizoma wide/side outflow brake reservoir - PJsParts.com
Since I'll have everything ripped apart, I'm trying to combine as many jobs as possible to minimize downtime. Besides, there's nothing I hate more than tearing into a project and realizing I'm missing that $0.10 part and can't proceed.
The only thing I'm on the fence on are the dust seals that cover the fork seals...can I reuse the existing seals, or should I just suck it up and pay the extra $30?
If there's anything you see that I've forgotten (besides antiseize - got that), please let me know?
Thanks!
Jason
To that end, I've already bought the following:
- Traxxion damper rods/Race Tech emulators
- Traxxion linear rate springs
- Bitubo WMT piggyback shocks
- Superbrace fork brace (gaiter mounts)
- Preload adjuster knobs
- Tommaselli adjustable clip-ons
Here's what I think I need to finish the job, but would definitely appreciate feedback from those that have done this before:
- Copper washers for damper rod bolts (2) - BikeBandit.com
- Silkolene 20WT fork oil (2 liters, just to be safe) - BikeBandit.com
- OEM dust seals (2) - Do I really need these at $15/each? Bike only has 2,000 miles...
- Low-stiction fork oil seals - BellaCorse.com
- Euro Gaiters - BellaCorse.com
- Gran Turismo grips - NewThruxton.com
- 7/8" Bar End Mirrors - I'm going to try the CRG knock-offs on eBay, will report back how they work
- Rizoma wide/side outflow brake reservoir - PJsParts.com
Since I'll have everything ripped apart, I'm trying to combine as many jobs as possible to minimize downtime. Besides, there's nothing I hate more than tearing into a project and realizing I'm missing that $0.10 part and can't proceed.
If there's anything you see that I've forgotten (besides antiseize - got that), please let me know?
Thanks!
Jason