Yamaha forks on a BMW F650GS Dakar - Page 208

nomad5326 · 05-02-2012, 09:24 PM

JK contact wheatwacker here on ADV. he has a Dakar shock fs

Tessitori · 05-04-2012, 01:46 AM

Question for all of those who have done this conversion: Who in the SF/Bay Area would be a good resource where to have this work done? I read somewhere about a kit being offered by an inmate but do not know if it ever came to fruition.

Cheers,

Andrew

Parx400 · 05-04-2012, 06:34 AM

I live in sac and could help walk you through it. It's really easy.

Tessitori · 05-04-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Parx400

I live in sac and could help walk you through it. It's really easy.

I am glad you find this really easy! I am a noob and wrenching is not one of my strength!
If you have done it, could you pm me a parts list that you have used? I have access to a machine shop as well if needed.
I did find a set of 2004 Yahama YZ450F front fork suspension that I would get if these are the correct diameter.

Could anyone list or pm me the parts needed for a complete front end transplant? I want to make sure to have everything before taking it in to get the project done.

Thanks

isgila · 05-07-2012, 09:47 AM

All the best for your fork swap. there wonderful inmates in advriders who help me with my swap thru emails..
Parx400, GSBS, Benjah and many more.. took me about 2 hrs to do it at a public carpark...
No man castle..

spent another 6 hours to change shock, domino throttle, abs removal...
It not as hard as it looks..
Btw can anybody tell me which fork guards is compatible with the 426 fork.
I going for the cr brake route and would like to use the newer fork guards without the guides.
Thanks

Parx400 · 05-07-2012, 09:49 AM

Did you change your throttle out? Pics of that if you did. I'm putting a Magura 312 on mine soon.

isgila · 05-07-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Parx400

Did you change your throttle out? Pics of that if you did. I'm putting a Magura 312 on mine soon.

Good day Parx400
i totally change the whole handlebar controls. aftermarket light/turn/horn switch, msr clutch perch, yz brake pump and perch clamp e button. i solder the kill switch wire...
For the domino throttle, i purchase the single pull single cable type. it fits in without issues
I put in a slotted barrel nipple at the end of the cable. there is a little slack but i can live with it.
I am compiling the whole process with pics and will email to wayne. pm your email and i will email you too.
Btw i really appreciate your help and inmates from advriders...
My conversion is the first in my country

slider162 · 05-07-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by slider162

Has anyone heard from House of Horsepower since they moved? I sent my forks in before the move and haven't heard from them since. I hope they still have them.

I'm about to consider my forks stolen by HHP. No word from them in 5 weeks.

Parx400 · 05-07-2012, 01:18 PM

I just talked to Richard last week. Try calling or emailing again. He responded to me right away.

slider162 · 05-07-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Parx400

I just talked to Richard last week. Try calling or emailing again. He responded to me right away.

I am beyond frustrated. Richard promised they would be finished before the move. I have given him plenty of time to get moved in. I have emailed once or twice a week with no response.

slider162 · 05-07-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by slider162

I am beyond frustrated. Richard promised they would be finished before the move. I have given him plenty of time to get moved in. I have emailed once or twice a week with no response.

Okay, I just got a reply, finally.

Parx400 · 05-07-2012, 04:13 PM

What did he say?

nomad5326 · 05-07-2012, 06:56 PM

Yeah...what did he say??!! I have a set ready to send off.....

slider162 · 05-07-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Parx400

What did he say?

He said they were shipped before he left and I should call the Oklahoma office to get the tracking number. I haven't paid him yet, so I find that hard to believe. I didn't get a chance to call today. I will call tomorrow.

Tessitori · 05-08-2012, 10:02 PM

First of all this forum is just great, so much great ideas and inmates here!
Since purchasing my new-to-me 2002 F560GS with 17K miles, I have read all about the issues with the flanges of the pre 2003 forks. After reading that thread I slowly started reading through this thread ... Wow, information overload!

Here are my two questions:

For someone that wants to improve the handling of the bike and who will not be doing any single track riding for at least 1 year is this modification/swap an overkill?

If you do agree that it is NOT overkill, for someone that will be doing most paved road riding for the next year should I loose the ABS or keep it?

Regards,

Andrew

05-02-2012, 09:24 PM	#3106
nomad5326 Xventurous Joined: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego, Ca Oddometer: 298	JK contact wheatwacker here on ADV. he has a Dakar shock fs __________________ BMW F650GS Dakar San Diego Adventure Riders Nomad Xventure Riders

05-08-2012, 10:02 PM	#3120
Tessitori Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: San Francisco / Bay Area Oddometer: 202	Reality Check - help wanted First of all this forum is just great, so much great ideas and inmates here! Since purchasing my new-to-me 2002 F560GS with 17K miles, I have read all about the issues with the flanges of the pre 2003 forks. After reading that thread I slowly started reading through this thread ... Wow, information overload! Here are my two questions: For someone that wants to improve the handling of the bike and who will not be doing any single track riding for at least 1 year is this modification/swap an overkill? If you do agree that it is NOT overkill, for someone that will be doing most paved road riding for the next year should I loose the ABS or keep it? Regards, Andrew

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05-04-2012, 01:46 AM	#3107
Tessitori Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: San Francisco / Bay Area Oddometer: 202	Question for all of those who have done this conversion: Who in the SF/Bay Area would be a good resource where to have this work done? I read somewhere about a kit being offered by an inmate but do not know if it ever came to fruition. Cheers, Andrew

05-04-2012, 06:34 AM	#3108
Parx400 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Oddometer: 1,052	I live in sac and could help walk you through it. It's really easy.

05-07-2012, 09:47 AM	#3110
isgila Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Singapore Oddometer: 100	All the best for your fork swap. there wonderful inmates in advriders who help me with my swap thru emails.. Parx400, GSBS, Benjah and many more.. took me about 2 hrs to do it at a public carpark... No man castle.. spent another 6 hours to change shock, domino throttle, abs removal... It not as hard as it looks.. Btw can anybody tell me which fork guards is compatible with the 426 fork. I going for the cr brake route and would like to use the newer fork guards without the guides. Thanks

05-07-2012, 09:49 AM	#3111
Parx400 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Oddometer: 1,052	Did you change your throttle out? Pics of that if you did. I'm putting a Magura 312 on mine soon.

05-07-2012, 01:18 PM	#3114
Parx400 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Oddometer: 1,052	I just talked to Richard last week. Try calling or emailing again. He responded to me right away.

05-07-2012, 04:13 PM	#3117
Parx400 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Oddometer: 1,052	What did he say?

05-07-2012, 06:56 PM	#3118
nomad5326 Xventurous Joined: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego, Ca Oddometer: 298	Yeah...what did he say??!! I have a set ready to send off.....