999 Forks on Monster

pooh · 24-04-2011, 07:11 AM

Hi folks
Has anybody used the forks off a 999 on a Monster? I have used them along with the rear shock and am having trouble with the suspension being way too hard. Anybody got any idea what springs to fit? The 999 is a 200kg bike dry and have just weighed mine and it is 180 with a full gang of juice so think I need to do something otherwise it will be back to the dentist to have my fillings put back in.

Pooh

Saint aka ML · 24-04-2011, 08:41 AM

I am not advertising anyone however.

Call David at solocorse www.solocorse.co.uk. Ignore how website looks. He knows lots about bikes, suspension and is a Ducati freak. Many DD guys will know him.

He sells wilbers springs which make huge, huge change to how bike handles. He will be able to help you out. However he is going to Ozzy land on 26th so I would think Monday is last time to call.

Lucazade

gary tompkins · 24-04-2011, 12:35 PM

I thing Oz fitted 999 forks to his 696

I had the same problem when I fitted 996 forks on my monster - needed lighter springs

24-04-2011, 12:57 PM

i did on mine

if you change as well a rear shock the bike is more balanced and rigid

Dukedesmo · 24-04-2011, 01:02 PM

All the Ducati 'superbikes' have very hard springs in the forks, often too hard for the bike they're fitted to especially for a light rider, so almost certainly will need re-springing for a 20kg lighter bike.

I have 916 forks for my Monster which have been revalved & 'softened' to 0.95kg/nm springs, although that still maybe too hard? Originally though they were 1.0kg/nm, which is probably the same as a 999.

I'd recommend taking them to Ktech. http://www.k-tech.uk.com/

24-04-2011, 07:11 AM	#1
pooh Lincolnshire Area Rep Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grimsby Bike: M900ie Posts: 469	999 Forks on Monster Hi folks Has anybody used the forks off a 999 on a Monster? I have used them along with the rear shock and am having trouble with the suspension being way too hard. Anybody got any idea what springs to fit? The 999 is a 200kg bike dry and have just weighed mine and it is 180 with a full gang of juice so think I need to do something otherwise it will be back to the dentist to have my fillings put back in. Pooh __________________ Slighty less brain cells than I was born with

24-04-2011, 08:41 AM	#2
Saint aka ML Junior ah to be young Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,058	I am not advertising anyone however. Call David at solocorse www.solocorse.co.uk. Ignore how website looks. He knows lots about bikes, suspension and is a Ducati freak. Many DD guys will know him. He sells wilbers springs which make huge, huge change to how bike handles. He will be able to help you out. However he is going to Ozzy land on 26th so I would think Monday is last time to call. Lucazade __________________ "I am Lucazade"

24-04-2011, 12:35 PM	#3
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	I thing Oz fitted 999 forks to his 696 I had the same problem when I fitted 996 forks on my monster - needed lighter springs __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

24-04-2011, 12:57 PM	#4
seby Guest Posts: n/a	i did on mine if you change as well a rear shock the bike is more balanced and rigid Last edited by seby; 24-04-2011 at 12:59 PM..

24-04-2011, 01:02 PM	#5
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,848	All the Ducati 'superbikes' have very hard springs in the forks, often too hard for the bike they're fitted to especially for a light rider, so almost certainly will need re-springing for a 20kg lighter bike. I have 916 forks for my Monster which have been revalved & 'softened' to 0.95kg/nm springs, although that still maybe too hard? Originally though they were 1.0kg/nm, which is probably the same as a 999. I'd recommend taking them to Ktech. http://www.k-tech.uk.com/ __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.