Traxxion "Mega-Monty"

[53driver]

Well, I done did it.
I was heading to NW Georgia for a ride with the "boys" and Traxxion (Woodstock, GA) had a Friday afternoon appointment open....

Sweet Mother-of-Pearl!
What a difference in handling from the stock suspension!
And the bike tracks perfectly straight hands off at any speed.
The steering column is SO smooth and SO effortless now.
- Those tapered "All Balls" bearings are smooth as a baby's butt.
The setup shines over railroad tracks and speedbumps. No slowing anymore.
Their version of a Fork Brace applies the forces to the forks lower than my SuperBrace did and doesn't destroy the trailing edge of my front fender at the same time. (grrrrr)
Between that brace and their Triple Tree, there is NO flex in the steering column.
Of course, when we took to the mountains in NW Georgia, the package really did shine beyond my expectations.
The suspension keeps the tires on the road. Period. No questions.
As many of you know I have a GoPro on my left engine guard and I'm used to watching the tire move up and down "a certain amount" in my videos. Now? Tire doesn't move nearly a third as much. It's amazing.
Lots of confidence in the bike and the feedback she's giving me in "very-spirited" riding conditions.

Yeah, it was 3 'large' but "buy once, cry once" is my motto for major purchases.
Plus they have a "Gold Wing 90 days same as cash" deal, so I spread out the damage a bit....
And Traxxion did the work.
They didn't wash & wax her, but they fixed a few nickle and dime things for me

Two of my riding partners (Full Wingers) went for a quick ride and came back all smiles.
One has an appointment in late March...

Cheers,
Steve
(and yeah, I'm grinning big time!!!)

Mega-Monty is:
AK-20 Axxion Cartridge Kit
Traxxion Dynamics “Omni” Fork Spring Kit
Traxx-Rite Billet Triple Clamp (the "Full Monty" doesn't include this)
Fork Brace with Bug Guards
"All Balls” Brand Tapered Roller Steering Head Bearings
Rebound Adjustable Fork Caps
Fork Seals
Inner and Outer Fork Bushings as required
Traxxion Dynamics’ Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Kit
Traxxion Dynamics’ Braided Stainless Steel Shock Hose
Labor to Remove and Install Front Forks
Labor to Rebuild Forks and Install Fork Kit
Labor to Remove Shock, Rebuild Remote Adjuster, Install Hose, and Reinstall
Labor to Remove and Install Steering Bearings

[willtill]

Steve,

How long did they take to do it? Was it an all day event?

I also have read somewhere that periodic maintenance is more frequent with the Traxxion front suspension upgrade. Is that true?

[53driver]

Steve,

How long did they take to do it? Was it an all day event?

I also have read somewhere that periodic maintenance is more frequent with the Traxxion front suspension upgrade. Is that true?

Will,
I arrived at ~1130.
Tech test rode Isleen and she went into surgery at noon.
Got a tour of the place
(very interesting! They make ALL their own parts on CNC machines there for Quality Assurance and then Penske actually assembles the shock & cartridges)
Went to lunch.
Done by 1530.
Test ride and I was out the door by 1600.

First class outfit there.

Periodic maintenance:
25k replace fork bearings as required
50k service entire system
So, 25k intervals....not bad.
I haven't bounced it against the scheduled maintenance plan in my owner's manual yet.

Cheers,
Steve

[StraightWings]

THEN you'll find out what that system is for, Steve.

An aside: keeping my eyes open for an F6B-D GOOD condition, lower miles.

[53driver]

THEN you'll find out what that system is for, Steve.

An aside: keeping my eyes open for an F6B-D GOOD condition, lower miles.

Thank you sir!
I did have some serious fun with Isleen on Blood Mountain and the Richard B Russell highways.

As far as used F6Bs are concerned, here is a link to members selling theirs:
http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?9...le-03-Jan-2017

Cheers,
Steve

[Audiochris90]

I am so jealous!

[Jimmytee]

Let's ride then.

[53driver]

Let's ride then.

James,
I will have to find a foundry that can make some brass doo-dads the size of yours before I can accept your offer.
Then I will have to learn to use them.

However, one doesn't get better without chasing someone better, so let's do it.
I can be in NW Georgia inside of 6 hours.....when I'm not teaching. Lol.

Cheers,
Steve

[motozeke]

I'm selling my VFR in April and I am seriously considering taking the proceeds and putting them into suspension upgrades for my F6B-D. Definitely not crazy about the stock suspension.

[tiltingf6b]

Well, I done did it.
I was heading to NW Georgia for a ride with the "boys" and Traxxion (Woodstock, GA) had a Friday afternoon appointment open....

Sweet Mother-of-Pearl!
What a difference in handling from the stock suspension!
And the bike tracks perfectly straight hands off at any speed.
The steering column is SO smooth and SO effortless now.
- Those tapered "All Balls" bearings are smooth as a baby's butt.
The setup shines over railroad tracks and speedbumps. No slowing anymore.
Their version of a Fork Brace applies the forces to the forks lower than my SuperBrace did and doesn't destroy the trailing edge of my front fender at the same time. (grrrrr)
Between that brace and their Triple Tree, there is NO flex in the steering column.
Of course, when we took to the mountains in NW Georgia, the package really did shine beyond my expectations.
The suspension keeps the tires on the road. Period. No questions.
As many of you know I have a GoPro on my left engine guard and I'm used to watching the tire move up and down "a certain amount" in my videos. Now? Tire doesn't move nearly a third as much. It's amazing.
Lots of confidence in the bike and the feedback she's giving me in "very-spirited" riding conditions.

Yeah, it was 3 'large' but "buy once, cry once" is my motto for major purchases.
Plus they have a "Gold Wing 90 days same as cash" deal, so I spread out the damage a bit....
And Traxxion did the work.
They didn't wash & wax her, but they fixed a few nickle and dime things for me

Two of my riding partners (Full Wingers) went for a quick ride and came back all smiles.
One has an appointment in late March...

Cheers,
Steve
(and yeah, I'm grinning big time!!!)

Mega-Monty is:
AK-20 Axxion Cartridge Kit
Traxxion Dynamics “Omni” Fork Spring Kit
Traxx-Rite Billet Triple Clamp (the "Full Monty" doesn't include this)
Fork Brace with Bug Guards
"All Balls” Brand Tapered Roller Steering Head Bearings
Rebound Adjustable Fork Caps
Fork Seals
Inner and Outer Fork Bushings as required
Traxxion Dynamics’ Rear Shock Absorber and Spring Kit
Traxxion Dynamics’ Braided Stainless Steel Shock Hose
Labor to Remove and Install Front Forks
Labor to Rebuild Forks and Install Fork Kit
Labor to Remove Shock, Rebuild Remote Adjuster, Install Hose, and Reinstall
Labor to Remove and Install Steering Bearings

I have the full monty on a 2015 Indian Scout and by all means worth every penny - the only reason I haven't bitten the Traxxion bullet on my F6B yet is I am still considering triking it so the wife will climb on board once in a while.