Standard Front Springs ??? - SV650.org

05-08-07, 01:03 PM

Having been spurred into action, after reading all the positive posts on spring and oil replacement, and feeling the front end could do with some work, I did the job on Friday.
Now I feel a bit robbed, as there hasn’t been that noticeable a difference in the handling, (does ride a little smoother over manholes and the like).
Could this be that it already had up rated springs in?

I ordered the Hagon Springs from Hagon with 15W oil, (came the next day)
What I noticed was the springs I took out, looked exactly like the new hagons, same length same amount of tight curls.

So the question is, are the stock Suzuki springs progressive, do they have tighter curls on one end?

If not, I’ve got a set of progressive springs for sale.

Mike

Biker Biggles · 05-08-07, 03:58 PM

No.The standard springs are linear.You must have already had some make of aftermarket springs in.That's a bummer,how much did you pay for the new ones?

05-08-07, 05:26 PM

how much did you pay for the new ones?[/quote]

£62 and another £36 for the seals. Bugger

05-08-07, 05:29 PM

thats sods law at work-bummer

husky

05-08-07, 06:35 PM

well done for not falling for the placebo affect! I think the majority of riders would 'feel' a benefit

Mark_h · 05-08-07, 08:12 PM

I may be interested in a set of used progressive springs. I'm in fleet Hampshire. If you're local perhaps we could do a deal?

06-08-07, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by husky03

thats sods law at work-bummer

husky

My own fault,as i like to have all parts to hand before i start a job,should have checked first.
Mike

06-08-07, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy

well done for not falling for the placebo affect! I think the majority of riders would 'feel' a benefit

All i can say is that the standard set up must be pretty scary.
Mike

06-08-07, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_h

I may be interested in a set of used progressive springs. I'm in fleet Hampshire. If you're local perhaps we could do a deal?

I am going to put the first set back in,as wont be able to say how much use they have had,to sell.
The new Hagons will only have done 15 miles.
I'll try to change em back this weekend,and work out a price.
Mike

05-08-07, 01:03 PM	#1
shelleyamy Guest Posts: n/a	Standard Front Springs ??? Having been spurred into action, after reading all the positive posts on spring and oil replacement, and feeling the front end could do with some work, I did the job on Friday. Now I feel a bit robbed, as there hasn’t been that noticeable a difference in the handling, (does ride a little smoother over manholes and the like). Could this be that it already had up rated springs in? I ordered the Hagon Springs from Hagon with 15W oil, (came the next day) What I noticed was the springs I took out, looked exactly like the new hagons, same length same amount of tight curls. So the question is, are the stock Suzuki springs progressive, do they have tighter curls on one end? If not, I’ve got a set of progressive springs for sale. Mike

05-08-07, 03:58 PM	#2
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Standard Front Springs ??? No.The standard springs are linear.You must have already had some make of aftermarket springs in.That's a bummer,how much did you pay for the new ones? __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

05-08-07, 05:26 PM	#3
shelleyamy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Standard Front Springs ??? how much did you pay for the new ones?[/quote] £62 and another £36 for the seals. Bugger

05-08-07, 05:29 PM	#4
husky03 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Standard Front Springs ??? thats sods law at work-bummer husky

05-08-07, 06:35 PM	#5
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Standard Front Springs ??? well done for not falling for the placebo affect! I think the majority of riders would 'feel' a benefit

05-08-07, 08:12 PM	#6
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: Standard Front Springs ??? I may be interested in a set of used progressive springs. I'm in fleet Hampshire. If you're local perhaps we could do a deal? __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

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