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Ron66
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Post subject: Re: Bringing a Santa Monica back to life Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 1:25 pm |
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Joined: Sat Jun 09, 2012 5:06 pm Posts: 110
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Hi all, The Ohlins is not working, going to invest in a new Hyperpro or other new Rear Shock. The frontfork is allready fitted with a WP sprinset, what is the best forkoil for the Forcella Frontfork? This winter the SM is prepared for tracks and this weekend I was fitting the full fairing we made 20 years ago. Every time I see this machine I am stunned how cool it looks. Enjoying the work on it Cheers, Ron
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CrankyRoller
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Post subject: Re: Bringing a Santa Monica back to life Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:45 pm |
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Hello Ron Nice progress with the bike. Front fork oil stock is 7-10 weight with oil height of 150 mm. Most racers use 15 or 20 weight and reduce the oil height. What spring rate are you using with the WP springs? Ohlins can supply a shock for this bike in the US and probably also in Holland? I think the original length is about 320 mm but you will want it just a bit longer for track use. I will check to see what the race bikes are running here with that particular swing arm and frame. -cranky-
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Ron66
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Post subject: Re: Bringing a Santa Monica back to life Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 5:03 am |
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Hi Crancky,
Thanks for the reply, should visit the forum more often. I bought a nearly new Ohlings for a price worth the experiment. Thanks also for the info on the front fork. A have no idea what the spring load on the WP springs is, have to travel to the US (Westcoast) for work next week and first will finish the polyester so the painter can do his job. Then I will start with the front and rear suspension.
Best regards,
Ron
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Ron66
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Post subject: Re: Bringing a Santa Monica back to life Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 5:31 am |
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Ron66
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Post subject: Re: Bringing a Santa Monica back to life Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 5:46 am |
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pantah_good
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Post subject: Re: Bringing a Santa Monica back to life Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 8:18 am |
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ducalf
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Post subject: Re: Bringing a Santa Monica back to life Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 3:02 pm |
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Ron,
Your bike looks great. Looking forward seeing it at DCR.
Where in Germany is the circuit?
Peter
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Ron66
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Post subject: Re: Bringing a Santa Monica back to life Posted: Wed May 06, 2015 2:37 am |
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Hi Bill, Thanks for the link, good and clear readup about the forcella fork, my bike came with the special tool to unscrew the seal cap. The seals from Dinse are ordered but someone told me the F1 seals does not work. This weekend I open up the fork and we see what will happen. In the meantime I did found Forcella seals as backup if Stein Dinse's aren't fitting. @Peter, the track is near Emmen in Holland : http://www.testtrackthedinga.nl/ Cu U in Assen indeed. Its going to be a great event, I race in the Euroclassics and in the Bottrevival. The Guzzi in the picture is the Dutch 1995 Champion bike of my friend who organizes this revival. Next year I want to setup a TT class at the DCR. Regards, Ron
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Ron66
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Post subject: Re: Bringing a Santa Monica back to life Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 12:45 pm |
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Gents,
There is another source for the actual correct seal's also in Germany, Dinse's where Marzochi F1 seal's but not the right ones for the Forcella Fork. Page me if you also search for the correct Seal's.
Regards,
Ron
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athleticroman
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Post subject: Re: Bringing a Santa Monica back to life Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 10:10 pm |
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Joined: Sun Nov 28, 2010 4:13 am Posts: 659 Images: 0 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Ron66 wrote: my bike came with the special tool to unscrew the seal cap. If you don't have the special tool you can use an Oil Filter Strap tool. Attachment:
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