Forks

[aarond]

Sorry if this has already been done i have searched the forum and i think now i am ready to upgrade the forks and was just wanting to make sure i was right. I have a 99 Curvy done 35K and was wanting to upgrade to ohlins springs so if i am right do i just need:

10 weight Ohlins Fork fluid
Ohlins fork springs
Dust seals ( mine are perished)
Oil seals

and to follow the instructions from

http://www.bluepoof.com/motorcycles/howto/svs_fork_oil/

I was planning to get the springs and oil from demon tweeks and the seals from a local suzuki dealer.

Is this correct? Or is there a better option.
thanks, Aaron

(Dont know if you need my wieght i am 75kg)

[Sid Squid]

Yes and no.

Yes, you'll need the springs and a litre, (not a liter), of fork oil of the chosen viscosity.
No, you don't need to replace the seals, (unless they're leaking of course).

Fitting a new dust shroud only requires the fork to be removed to slide the shroud over the end.
The forks don't need to be dismantled to fit springs - it's exactly the same as replacing the fork oil, only you put the new springs in when you've refilled the forks with oil.

[petevtwin650]

Have a look at this thread before purchasing from Demon Tweeks. There are plenty of suppliers for Ohlins springs out there.

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=94528&highlight=demon+tweeks

JHS for one I believe.

[r4ce_e3nd]

I would consider 15 weight of fork oil.
What spring rate will your springs have?
If your seals do not leak any oil you will not need to replace them...

[rictus01]

Whilst playing with the forks you may find this of benefit, although you've got no (unless it's a K2>) adjustment outside, you can easily measure and adjust the spacers in the forks to setup static sag.

Suspension setup guide (http://www.triumphnet.com/st/acc/racetech/setup.htm)

Cheers Mark.