Trident Trident 900 mods

Discussion in 'Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident' started by Kelvin_2202, Oct 21, 2016.

  1. Kelvin_2202

    Kelvin_2202 Member

    Oct 2, 2016
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    Hi guys

    We have done some modifications to my Trident 900.

    One is uprating the fork springs to CBR600 units as per MK1 Speed Triple website, and cafe racer style bars from the same vehicle. Had to make spacers 10" long to make them the same size as the existing springs and then shortened them a little bit so we could get them into the forks and tighten the nuts.

    Will be trying it out in the next few days, we noticed the speedo cable snagging a little bit due to being too long, so will purchase a ST one (don't want it to stick whilst on the move)

    I definitely think it is an improvement :D image1.JPG image2.JPG
     
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  2. t552

    t552 Senior Member

    Nov 17, 2014
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    done similar but with zxr750 springs and spacers to give 25mm static sage. use the old cable tie trick to check sag length
     
  3. Kelvin_2202

    Kelvin_2202 Member

    Oct 2, 2016
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    How did it perform with those springs? yet to try mine out, few people have said it totally transforms the way the bike handles.
     
  4. t552

    t552 Senior Member

    Nov 17, 2014
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    Yes Zxr's are fantastic.
    People fit progressive springs. Anyone in suspension will tell you only to use linear springs. Also make sure they wont go coil bound. ie. coils all touch before end of travel.
     
  5. t552

    t552 Senior Member

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    To make it all work you may need a good rear shock stock are not much good. don't rate Hagon. I got Maxton but a good reasonable choice is YSS
     
  6. Kelvin_2202

    Kelvin_2202 Member

    Oct 2, 2016
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    Went for 2 rides today what a difference, I can feel the back needs bringing up to spec now as well, I've heard same about hagon and YSS. Just need to get the funds together.
     
  7. t552

    t552 Senior Member

    Nov 17, 2014
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    If you think about yss I can get some discount.
    Fitted 3 so far everyone well happy
     
  8. Kelvin_2202

    Kelvin_2202 Member

    Oct 2, 2016
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    Great, thanks for that, I will keep on touch :)
     
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