Fork Spring Install
#31
RE: Fork Spring Install
ORIGINAL: Hardtaco
After talking with John today he decided to put me on the .46 front springs and 6.2 rear spring. My weight at 225 doesnt really require that but after talking to him about how hard I ride and after mentioning hare scrambles he went ahead and bumped me up to those rates. He said I would be especially happy with the stiffer springs considering how I ride.....(ask nobrakes )
Josh
After talking with John today he decided to put me on the .46 front springs and 6.2 rear spring. My weight at 225 doesnt really require that but after talking to him about how hard I ride and after mentioning hare scrambles he went ahead and bumped me up to those rates. He said I would be especially happy with the stiffer springs considering how I ride.....(ask nobrakes )
Josh
But yeah, you guys are animals in single track. [sm=hail.gif]
#33
RE: Fork Spring Install
Hey Josh, how much $? I probably need to get at least that or bigger. Oh and if I get them, I would probably go through my local shop no? Part number and manufacturer?
#35
RE: Fork Spring Install
ORIGINAL: ricky
The info here is great. There is no way to screw up doing this yourself.
So I have a question for those that have already changed out their springs.
What fork oil did you put back in and why?
The info here is great. There is no way to screw up doing this yourself.
So I have a question for those that have already changed out their springs.
What fork oil did you put back in and why?
#37
RE: Fork Spring Install
To completely change the fork oil, the fork tube needs to be removed and disassembled. In which case, you'll need a special tool for disassembly. However, you can get most of the oil out without disassembly.
I think most folks who have changed their springs, retained the original oil.
When I changed my oil, I was surprised to see how dirty it was with only 2000 miles on the bike, especially since it's a "sealed" system.
I think most folks who have changed their springs, retained the original oil.
When I changed my oil, I was surprised to see how dirty it was with only 2000 miles on the bike, especially since it's a "sealed" system.
#38
RE: Fork Spring Install
ORIGINAL: Nobrakes
Except in mud - the great equalizer.
But yeah, you guys are animals in single track. [sm=hail.gif]
ORIGINAL: Hardtaco
After talking with John today he decided to put me on the .46 front springs and 6.2 rear spring. My weight at 225 doesnt really require that but after talking to him about how hard I ride and after mentioning hare scrambles he went ahead and bumped me up to those rates. He said I would be especially happy with the stiffer springs considering how I ride.....(ask nobrakes )
Josh
After talking with John today he decided to put me on the .46 front springs and 6.2 rear spring. My weight at 225 doesnt really require that but after talking to him about how hard I ride and after mentioning hare scrambles he went ahead and bumped me up to those rates. He said I would be especially happy with the stiffer springs considering how I ride.....(ask nobrakes )
Josh
But yeah, you guys are animals in single track. [sm=hail.gif]
I would retaliate with the "I need new tires something bad, then its on like donkey kong" excuse.....but I wouldnt wanna be mean to the guy thats gonna help me with my springs and fork oil change.......
#40
I put the Motion-Pro .44 springs in today since I needed to swap out the front tire. I put my motorcycle up on the jack stand, took the front wheel and handle bars off, and went to work on the fork tube end caps. When it was time to attach the end cap to the rod I just lifted the bottom of the fork leg up and grabbed the rod.
With the new tire and the harder fork springs, I'm still getting used to the new ride quality. The Dunlop 606's front and rear work well off road but, they suck on the bad asphalt roads I ride. The spring TWANG is a tad weird too Hmmm .... do I need to add some more oil to forks now?
With the new tire and the harder fork springs, I'm still getting used to the new ride quality. The Dunlop 606's front and rear work well off road but, they suck on the bad asphalt roads I ride. The spring TWANG is a tad weird too Hmmm .... do I need to add some more oil to forks now?