[Sandwich]

looking for some advice....

I'm looking to build up a new freeride/trail sled, most likely a 98 Straight six for the frame, but I'm looking for what fork i should put on it.

My options, in my price range, are
01 WB Dh3, new internals, seals, etc.
03 Jr T. Looks good but most expensive
02/03 Boxxer

Any advice? I don't do huge drops, but i like having the convidence not to worry about doing them. I used to have a straight six built with a z-1, but the front end was a little too flexy for my liking. I'm a big fan of the inverted forks, but i fear the WB may be too heavy, and have heard some bad things about them in the past. The Junior T looks real good, but it's bright red and the most expensive of the bunch. The boxxer seems alright, although i'm not a big fan of Rock shox, but it's the lightest of the three.

Any advice, experience, or comments? I can get each for around 400, give or take.

-A

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Originally posted by Sandwich
looking for some advice....

I'm looking to build up a new freeride/trail sled, most likely a 98 Straight six for the frame, but I'm looking for what fork i should put on it.

My options, in my price range, are
01 WB Dh3, new internals, seals, etc.
03 Jr T. Looks good but most expensive
02/03 Boxxer

Any advice? I don't do huge drops, but i like having the convidence not to worry about doing them. I used to have a straight six built with a z-1, but the front end was a little too flexy for my liking. I'm a big fan of the inverted forks, but i fear the WB may be too heavy, and have heard some bad things about them in the past. The Junior T looks real good, but it's bright red and the most expensive of the bunch. The boxxer seems alright, although i'm not a big fan of Rock shox, but it's the lightest of the three.

Any advice, experience, or comments? I can get each for around 400, give or take.

-A

They are all decent forks, the WB did have issues with there bushings early on 2000-01, but if it has been recently rebuilt it should be a durable fork. The Jr.T has always been a great fork as far as durability and performance. The RS is also good, they do have seal issues and tend to leak especially if not maintained properly. To sum it up the bolt it on and go fork in order would be, Jr.T, WB and Boxxer.

 

[SwisSlesS]

It seems like, given the other forks your considering, the Jr. T would not be a good choice. However, I would recommend getting a Super T. Marzocchi's are great and the super T seems more suited to what you want.