Planet Minis

SuperStunt · 11-03-2009, 12:54 PM

Anyone have experience with these forks? Not looking to race or ride of cliffs with these forks, just want something that wont break the bank and something thats reliable. They look/seem to be a good set for the money, oil filled and set up for the drum brakes. Any feedback would be appreciated.

PitRacerVince · 11-03-2009, 01:12 PM

i haeve heard they work and r cheap but in no means something to brag about. I just worrie about the seals brandx is very hit and miss tho. I say try them out....

SuperStunt · 11-03-2009, 01:23 PM

No doubt, gonna try them for sure, already ordered. Whats the easiest way to drain the oil in forks and what oils are reccommended as well? Wanted to beef up the oil before breaking them in.

gfleck067 · 11-03-2009, 02:37 PM

take the legs out of the tripple trees and then take the tops off of the legs and then turn them up side down and then bam new oil

35mastr · 11-03-2009, 06:25 PM

Just make sure that you put in the same amount that you take out.

I would like a review on these after.

As I have another bike that I am debating buying the complete Brand X kit from Tbolt with the swinger and shock included.

Loststarboy · 11-03-2009, 06:47 PM

I have the Brand X ( got a good deal on them) and they dont feel bad at all. I have done some mild jumping and some major crashing and they have held up pretty well. I plan on making the mx track bigger next summer so will have more air under the tires so it will be the make or break of these forks.

trd20 · 11-03-2009, 09:42 PM

I had a set on mine and they were great for trail riding and stuff, but one day i decided to kind of jump off the side of a creek bed (it was about a 6 foot drop) and when I landed, well to say the least it was the end of my brand x minis forks. I now have 50 caliber forks (which are pretty much the same as the bbr forks) and I've done the same drop with no problems. But like you said, your just doing light riding on them so they are great for the money.

SuperStunt · 11-13-2009, 07:11 AM

Bolted the forks on yesterday and they feel good, real plush soft feel. Way beeter than the stock uppers w/ +1s and HD springs. We will see how long they last, but for now they feel real gooood.

Double0 · 11-13-2009, 07:28 AM

They are identical the BBR sp-5 fork. but not sure the quality.

Staggs Racing · 11-13-2009, 07:36 AM

there much better then stock of course. do a good oil change on them and they will work good. For the money you can't beat them.

SuperStunt · 11-13-2009, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Staggs Racing

there much better then stock of course. do a good oil change on them and they will work good. For the money you can't beat them.

What oil should i use as far as weight, and should i flush out the original oil now or use the orig for awhile

Staggs Racing · 11-13-2009, 08:19 AM

that will depend on you riding weight and level?

SuperStunt · 11-13-2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Staggs Racing

that will depend on you riding weight and level?

Level?
My weight is 185lbs and im no squid if thats whats you mean.

Staggs Racing · 11-13-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperStunt

Level?
My weight is 185lbs and im no squid if thats whats you mean.

no I ment novice,expert etc you get the idea. I would suggest 15 weight then

SuperStunt · 11-13-2009, 08:32 AM

how much of a difference would 15wt and 30wt be? the forks feel pretty soft as of now, would like them to be a little stiffer.

Staggs Racing · 11-13-2009, 09:46 AM

30 wt will be to much.they feel soft now cause they have fish oil in them.

35mastr · 11-13-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by staggs racing

30 wt will be to much.they feel soft now cause they have fish oil in them.

lmao

11-03-2009, 12:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
SuperStunt PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Texas Posts: 54 My Mood:	Brand X Mini forks Anyone have experience with these forks? Not looking to race or ride of cliffs with these forks, just want something that wont break the bank and something thats reliable. They look/seem to be a good set for the money, oil filled and set up for the drum brakes. Any feedback would be appreciated.

11-03-2009, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
PitRacerVince 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 956 My Mood:	Re: Brand X Mini forks i haeve heard they work and r cheap but in no means something to brag about. I just worrie about the seals brandx is very hit and miss tho. I say try them out....

11-03-2009, 01:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
SuperStunt PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Texas Posts: 54 My Mood:	Re: Brand X Mini forks No doubt, gonna try them for sure, already ordered. Whats the easiest way to drain the oil in forks and what oils are reccommended as well? Wanted to beef up the oil before breaking them in.

11-03-2009, 02:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
gfleck067 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: new lenox IL Posts: 308	Re: Brand X Mini forks take the legs out of the tripple trees and then take the tops off of the legs and then turn them up side down and then bam new oil

11-03-2009, 06:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
35mastr 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newark,Ca. Posts: 561 My Mood:	Re: Brand X Mini forks Just make sure that you put in the same amount that you take out. I would like a review on these after. As I have another bike that I am debating buying the complete Brand X kit from Tbolt with the swinger and shock included.

11-03-2009, 06:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Loststarboy PM Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 27	Re: Brand X Mini forks I have the Brand X ( got a good deal on them) and they dont feel bad at all. I have done some mild jumping and some major crashing and they have held up pretty well. I plan on making the mx track bigger next summer so will have more air under the tires so it will be the make or break of these forks.

11-03-2009, 09:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
trd20 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Export, PA Posts: 273	Re: Brand X Mini forks I had a set on mine and they were great for trail riding and stuff, but one day i decided to kind of jump off the side of a creek bed (it was about a 6 foot drop) and when I landed, well to say the least it was the end of my brand x minis forks. I now have 50 caliber forks (which are pretty much the same as the bbr forks) and I've done the same drop with no problems. But like you said, your just doing light riding on them so they are great for the money.

11-13-2009, 07:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
SuperStunt PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Texas Posts: 54 My Mood:	Re: Brand X Mini forks Bolted the forks on yesterday and they feel good, real plush soft feel. Way beeter than the stock uppers w/ +1s and HD springs. We will see how long they last, but for now they feel real gooood.

11-13-2009, 07:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
Double0 1st Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: glenville PA Posts: 116 My Mood:	Re: Brand X Mini forks They are identical the BBR sp-5 fork. but not sure the quality.

11-13-2009, 07:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
Staggs Racing Advertiser Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: victorville,ca Posts: 6,749 My Mood:	Re: Brand X Mini forks there much better then stock of course. do a good oil change on them and they will work good. For the money you can't beat them. __________________ Website WWW.STAGGS-RACING.COM Shop OnlineWWW.SGR-USA.COM CONTACT@SGR-USA.COM PHONE #760-964-1203 WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SGRUSA

11-13-2009, 08:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
Staggs Racing Advertiser Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: victorville,ca Posts: 6,749 My Mood:	Re: Brand X Mini forks that will depend on you riding weight and level? __________________ Website WWW.STAGGS-RACING.COM Shop OnlineWWW.SGR-USA.COM CONTACT@SGR-USA.COM PHONE #760-964-1203 WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SGRUSA

11-13-2009, 08:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
SuperStunt PM Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Texas Posts: 54 My Mood:	Re: Brand X Mini forks how much of a difference would 15wt and 30wt be? the forks feel pretty soft as of now, would like them to be a little stiffer.

11-13-2009, 09:46 AM	#16 (permalink)
Staggs Racing Advertiser Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: victorville,ca Posts: 6,749 My Mood:	Re: Brand X Mini forks 30 wt will be to much.they feel soft now cause they have fish oil in them. __________________ Website WWW.STAGGS-RACING.COM Shop OnlineWWW.SGR-USA.COM CONTACT@SGR-USA.COM PHONE #760-964-1203 WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SGRUSA

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