upside down forks - Super Moto/Motards...

-BYRON · 06-10-2006, 08:45 PM

i want 2 change my front forks on my 06 crf 230 what kind should i put on?

Mikie · 06-13-2006, 10:42 PM

I've seen some air cooled XR's with CR85 front forks.

Replace your shock too. XR's have booty suspension. Don't let the graphics fool you either, its an XR.

-BYRON · 06-14-2006, 07:38 PM

i dont have an xr i want some stiffer front forks any1 please help

Mikie · 06-18-2006, 11:15 AM

It is an XR.

Upgrading to CR85 forks will unbalance the bike because the rear end will still be 1983 technology w/ current forks. Your best bet is to buy an 85, drop your motor in and be done with it. Updated chasis, suspension, and brakes all in one stop.

OR you could just BUY STIFFER SPRINGS. There are about a million and one aftermarket companies, and even OEM Honda ($$$) that offer stiffer spring setups.

READ:
http://www.bbrmotorsports.com/Produc...50_230FAQs.htm

00GSXR750 · 06-18-2006, 11:47 AM

yea, you have an xr with cr rad shrouds and graphics, look up any year xr200 or 250 and everything will be the same but the looks

E-Loc540 · 02-18-2007, 02:43 AM

You can do the following to alter your suspension. (You can do just one or several changes)...
-Stiffer springs (best & smarter option)
-Spring spacers
-Increasing fork oil height
-Increasing your dampening adjusters (if you have em)
-Using thicker oil
-Sliding your forks as far down in the triple clamps may help too,
this would take weight front the front end and put more on the rear.

Suspension is very serious and extremely complicated. Changing one of the above even slightly can make a dramatic difference in suspension performance. This being said you cant just take forks from another machine and bolt them on.

06-10-2006, 08:45 PM	#1
-BYRON Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nawlins,LA Age: 21 Bike: 01 f4i sold,2006 636,04 636 Gender: Male Posts: 486	upside down forks i want 2 change my front forks on my 06 crf 230 what kind should i put on?

06-13-2006, 10:42 PM	#2
Mikie I Enjoy Posting At StuntLife! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I-35 Age: 27 Bike: A money pit. Gender: Male Posts: 4,356	Re: upside down forks I've seen some air cooled XR's with CR85 front forks. Replace your shock too. XR's have booty suspension. Don't let the graphics fool you either, its an XR.

06-14-2006, 07:38 PM	#3
-BYRON Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nawlins,LA Age: 21 Bike: 01 f4i sold,2006 636,04 636 Gender: Male Posts: 486	Re: upside down forks i dont have an xr i want some stiffer front forks any1 please help

06-18-2006, 11:15 AM	#4
Mikie I Enjoy Posting At StuntLife! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I-35 Age: 27 Bike: A money pit. Gender: Male Posts: 4,356	Re: upside down forks It is an XR. Upgrading to CR85 forks will unbalance the bike because the rear end will still be 1983 technology w/ current forks. Your best bet is to buy an 85, drop your motor in and be done with it. Updated chasis, suspension, and brakes all in one stop. OR you could just BUY STIFFER SPRINGS. There are about a million and one aftermarket companies, and even OEM Honda ($$$) that offer stiffer spring setups. READ: http://www.bbrmotorsports.com/Produc...50_230FAQs.htm Last edited by Mikie : 06-18-2006 at 11:22 AM.

06-18-2006, 11:47 AM	#5
00GSXR750 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOUTH RIVER, N.J. Age: 28 Bike: 2000 GSXR 750 Gender: Male Posts: 233	Re: upside down forks yea, you have an xr with cr rad shrouds and graphics, look up any year xr200 or 250 and everything will be the same but the looks

02-18-2007, 02:43 AM	#6
E-Loc540 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Age: 27 Bike: 540Boyz-Motard YZ250F, Motocross CRF250 and KX125 Gender: Male Posts: 1,034	Re: upside down forks You can do the following to alter your suspension. (You can do just one or several changes)... -Stiffer springs (best & smarter option) -Spring spacers -Increasing fork oil height -Increasing your dampening adjusters (if you have em) -Using thicker oil -Sliding your forks as far down in the triple clamps may help too, this would take weight front the front end and put more on the rear. Suspension is very serious and extremely complicated. Changing one of the above even slightly can make a dramatic difference in suspension performance. This being said you cant just take forks from another machine and bolt them on.