Zoke 48's?
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wence
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Should have done a search first I guess as there is already a thread on this.
After reading the thread I am assuming they are very firm but do not transfer hits to the hands.
Any one want to enlighten me any further?
Do they have a lot of static sag or sit high in the stroke, what clicker settings are people running and what terrain are they riding?
Cheers Mark
After reading the thread I am assuming they are very firm but do not transfer hits to the hands.
Any one want to enlighten me any further?
Do they have a lot of static sag or sit high in the stroke, what clicker settings are people running and what terrain are they riding?
Cheers Mark
thumperrider1
New member
Think the new slick SKF seals and bushings that are used on the 2012 Katooms are available for this new fork?
thumperrider1
New member
Any reviews out there from someone that has some seat time with the new forks?
2012 250 on order for me. Hope to be riding in Feb.
2012 250 on order for me. Hope to be riding in Feb.
yea , i have them on my 2011 EC300 Racing (888 rear)
takes them about 800-1000km to break in and lose the stiff feel (even before broken in they are not harsh on the hands just stiffer and cause a little armpump) once broke in they are plush but informative on whats going on with the front tire.
they are good and very predictable on the harsh stuff (lose rocks, sharp edges in all speeds)
i really love them, i had a set of YZ450F KYB forks on my Yamaha WR450F that i sent to factory connection for revalve and the zooks are equal if not better on the sharp ugly stuff, the KYBs beein motocross forks where better in the big jumps as they never bottomed out , the zooks do bottom on big drops (i am 200 pounds w/o gear and stock springs in front).
i did ride the nambotin replica and must say the front there is something else, the bike seats higher in the stroke and it feels even plusher and better then the stok zooks.
btw Ivan Cervantes says the 2012 will corner even better and still be a stable bike in high speeds.
images from a day with a champion, the nicest guy out there:
this image Ivan helps me set up the bike ,for a tall rider 1.90cm he recommended me moving the handlebars connectors to the front notch, and what a diff it makes
http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/AswUBQMf/1/5316471_6006538#imageID=141269417
dont know as its my 1st GG , been on 4 strokes the last 5 years.
can tell you that i loved the front on the nambotin, the rear TTX didn't feel great and bottom out on fast bumps, but it was on a stock 5.2 spring which is too soft for my weight, i am on 5.8s on my bike.
think next year i will be tempted to go with the new 300 2012 Seb GUILLAUME??
thumperrider1
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Awesome. Thanks for the feedback as well. The Nambo has the zoke 48's as well, right? Maybe some different valving or springs in there compared to the race model? I always loved my revalved KYB's, so now you really have me looking forward to the 48's on the 2012 250 I have on order.
Thanks!
Thanks!
onegreyghost
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48 zokes nambotin
I have the new nambotin with the new 48's. I have about 15 hours on them and I sent them to ltr. I ride nothing but single track and I thought they have been a bit harsh over roots and in creek beds but les has made a big difference. Don't get me wrong they never deflected or done anything crazy stock but I am comparing them to a set of Ohlins ttx cartridges which act like butter. I am sure these will be able to work as smooth just a little work. The clickers on mine are very vague when I turn them with a flat blade screw driver. I plan on doing some adjustments over the next couple of days and will let everyone know
I have the new nambotin with the new 48's. I have about 15 hours on them and I sent them to ltr. I ride nothing but single track and I thought they have been a bit harsh over roots and in creek beds but les has made a big difference. Don't get me wrong they never deflected or done anything crazy stock but I am comparing them to a set of Ohlins ttx cartridges which act like butter. I am sure these will be able to work as smooth just a little work. The clickers on mine are very vague when I turn them with a flat blade screw driver. I plan on doing some adjustments over the next couple of days and will let everyone know
GMP
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I guess your the guy that Les did the forks for when I talked to him. How much improved are they? It must be tough for a tuner at this point, he has to rely on experience with similar suspension systems until enough pass through the shop to establish a firm knowledge base. If anyone can do this quickly and accurately Les can.
