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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 06:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looking to use the Traxxion Dynamics kit:

http://www.traxxion.com/store/detail.asp?product_i d=CFTK


Has anyone used this kit? Is it worth using?
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Jmhinkle
Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 07:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Fat,

I used only the spring compressor tool and the oil level device from Traxxion. The other two parts aren't necessary unless you want to completely dismantle the forks to change other things out. For the 10K service you only need the two items. Up to you if you want to spend the extra for the other frills. Paochow used just the compressor and made it own level tool.
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Paochow
Posted on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 - 08:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

For the $35 for the spring compressor, I think it was worth it. My wife helped and the money was well worth it for the #$!@$% it prevented.

As JmHinkle noted: I used a 60cc syringe from the vet and some surgical tubing duct taped at the precise height to a screwdriver. Looked pretty redneck, but it worked. Also, make sure you reset the rebound as specified in the manual or on the Traxxion instructions if you mess with the position of the rebound nut. Otherwise you could end up with some funky dampening effects.
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Fdl3
Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 10:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ft_bstrd: As you know, I just recently changed out the fork fluid from 03 Firebolt. As you also know, I was a little past the 10K mark for a first fork oil change. So, I was expecting the old oil to be sludge. Boy, was I surprised! Sure, the oil was a tad darker than the new, but otherwise it appeared and flowed fine. I did not have a dedicated spring compressor tool, and I wish I had (I used a tie-down strap). Certainly the next time I change the fork oil, I will have some kind of tool (or I may call you to borrow yours!). For measurement, I used a straw. With one end of the straw representing the top of the fork, measure how far down the straw the fluid should be, and make a Sharpie mark. Then put the straw in until the end is level with the top of the fork tube, place thumb over open end of straw, lift and check how far off the fluid is from the mark. While not necessary, it would be nice to have something to hold the fork upright once you remove it from the bike.

Paochow: You mention "make sure you reset the rebound as specified in the manual". I must have missed this in the manual. Can you elaborate?
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Pabuell
Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I did a fork service earlier this spring and when I called Taxxion they did not have any Uly springs since no one had ordered them. They said if I sent them the OD and length measurements they could certainly make up a pair. Being in a bit of a hurry I ordered up a set of '07 springs (mies an '06 obviously). They only cost $25/each from Buell and they made a huge difference in stiffening up the front end. At my next rebuild I am going to go the Traxxion route since the '07 springs still are not quite firm enough to set sag properly in the middle of the adj range. I am down to nearly just one line showing on the adjuster and it could be a bit stiffer still. Way better than stock '06 springs though.
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Stevenknapp
Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 10:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Search up the write up I did sometime back. The fork spring compressor, level tool, and a big wrench are all you need.
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Snowscum
Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 11:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My dealer told me you can do the same thing the 07 spring do by adding or thicker oil. True?
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Florida_lime
Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 11:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Heavier weight oil will firm up the damping more than anything else, but oil level is correct.
The Uly is VERY sensitive to oil levels, increasing the oil level decreases the amount of air, and since liquids don't compress, and gases do, it'll make a big difference.
I think there is at least one thread about this, increasing the level 5 mm as a first step.

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/258213.html

(Message edited by florida_lime on June 13, 2007)
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