Can all the plumbing be removed and run as a conventional front end? I'm looking at the diagrams of that front end and I don't see any difference other than external hoses and different caps. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

I took it off my 97 EG. Did a rebuild on the forks and replaced the springs at the same time. Found plugs to fit in the caps where the air lines went and reused the caps.

WP

 

Yes you can, however be aware that compressed air is a spring, so running some air pressure effectively adds an extra spring to your forks. Remove all the air system and your forks are likely to be too soft, sag more than they should and give you a poor ride. The least you should do IMHO is change to a set of single-rate springs, matched to your weight. Race Tech sell them and also provide a chart on their website so you can work out which springs to buy. You could also consider getting Ricor Intiminators, to provide improved damping. Race Tech sell Emulators, so it is tempting to buy them, but whereas I have been happy with Intiminators I haven't had success with Emulators and can't recommend them.

 

 

I installed a tee fitting on my 86 w/small 30# gauge..