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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: superhondaman on August 10, 2009, 11:33:31 pm

Title: vector 2 rebuild
Post by: superhondaman on August 10, 2009, 11:33:31 pm

Hi
just stripped down and rebuilt my vector 2 front end on my 1995(?) 955
a, on the top linkage there is a shaft on a cam,how do you set this up?
b, can you get new bushes for the vector 2?
c, i am thinking of turning the forks round so that the axle is facing forward. I hate going downhill on it since you feel that you are always going over the front & at the moment the axle sits behind the end of the stem (looking from the side and taking a straight line from stem to axle) looking at most modern bikes and riding a few the front feels much better with it sitting forward more.
d, is there a rebuild guide for vector 2's have looked in the how to section,nothing there?

Title: Re: vector 2 rebuild
Post by: Colin on August 11, 2009, 07:38:49 am

Hi,
a) the cam is the axle path adjustment. i.e the "J-Path" effect.
Factory default is "Sensitive Mode" - chamfered end of hole pointing up and back. Minimal preload on the spring will provide maximum sensitivity.
OR: "Anti-Pogo Mode" - chamfered end of hole pointing forward and down. The more "J-shaped" axle path, more in line with large bump forces, combined with substantial pre-load on the spring, will give a fork that is stiff for climbing, but accommodates medium and large bumps without limiting wheel travel.
see previous thread:
http://idriders.com/proflex/smf/index.php?topic=2438.msg16034#msg16034 (http://idriders.com/proflex/smf/index.php?topic=2438.msg16034#msg16034)

b) If you mean the plastic bushes (bearings), then yes you can, it's kit RK006
http://idriders.com/proflex/coppermine/albums/userpics/10284/RK006-Xlink_Vector_Bearings.JPG (http://idriders.com/proflex/coppermine/albums/userpics/10284/RK006-Xlink_Vector_Bearings.JPG)
Some one was selling some a while ago on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310154793762 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310154793762)
Maybe they've got some left.

c) Could be interesting.......It's your neck.........someone has done it with Crosslinks.........

d) Instructions are with the RK006 kit
or use this:
http://idriders.com/proflex/coppermine/albums/userpics/10284/vector2_assy.pdf (http://idriders.com/proflex/coppermine/albums/userpics/10284/vector2_assy.pdf)


Col.

Title: Re: vector 2 rebuild
Post by: orange on August 11, 2009, 10:28:34 am

c) it's Terry (Shovelon) who did it with his crosslinks. Have a word with him.

Title: Re: vector 2 rebuild
Post by: superhondaman on August 11, 2009, 01:42:25 pm

Thanks for the replys. I have rebuilt the front and re greased everything. Also turned the forks around so will report back on how they are asap.

Title: Re: vector 2 rebuild
Post by: shovelon on August 11, 2009, 04:24:25 pm

Quote from: superhondaman on August 11, 2009, 01:42:25 pm

Thanks for the replys. I have rebuilt the front and re greased everything. Also turned the forks around so will report back on how they are asap.

I think you will like it. I did, then I blew up the shock. ::)

Title: Re: vector 2 rebuild
Post by: Colin on August 16, 2009, 07:55:11 am

Vector/Crosslink Bearing Kit RK006 for sale in the US:
(http://pictures.kyozou.com/pictures/_8/7531/7530853.jpg)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390081748088&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390081748088&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123)

Col.