Length of standard Curvy Fork spacers? - SV650.org

30-10-10, 04:45 PM

Can anyone tell me the length of the standard Curvy fork tube spacers that go with the standard fork springs?

Cheers in advance, C

phi-dan · 30-10-10, 06:36 PM

198mm
hth

30-10-10, 06:55 PM

Marvelous! Thanks a lot! I've been poised with a hack saw since I posted this and my arm was beginning to ache

Let the sawing commence!

C

Sid Squid · 30-10-10, 06:59 PM

Curvy forks with or without preload adjusters?

30-10-10, 08:54 PM

Without.

... and just in case someone searches this thread in the future, the length of spacer you need for Maxton springs is 230 mm.

I can't belive I couldn't find that info on pages and pages of searches. It was the only info never mentioned.

Info complete.

C

Sid Squid · 30-10-10, 09:42 PM

That dimension dictates preload, so there's no an absolute figure, particularly without preload adjusters as the spacer length should be decided by desired preload figure.
Spacer length is at best an empirical figure.

Info still incomplete

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30-10-10, 09:51 PM

Well of course!

OK, for the sake of semantics.

The start point for your initial investigations into a possible spacer length when using Maxton linear springs, in non adjustable curvy forks, where you have no other information of any kind, type or measure, is approximately 230.0 mm or there abouts.

Then sort your preload out according to your own personal preference, weight, and riding style.

C

phi-dan · 30-10-10, 10:06 PM

For clarification: 198mm is the stock length of the curvy fork tube spacer, models x, y & k1, k2 was shorter to accomodate the preload adjuster

Sid: just saw your last update and missed the conversation in between so removed my (irrelevant) comments

30-10-10, 04:45 PM	#1
Berlin Guest Posts: n/a	Length of standard Curvy Fork spacers? Can anyone tell me the length of the standard Curvy fork tube spacers that go with the standard fork springs? Cheers in advance, C

30-10-10, 06:36 PM	#2
phi-dan Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: going up Camborne hill coming down Posts: 251	Re: Length of standard Curvy Fork spacers? 198mm hth __________________ Was: Red curvy S: crash bungs, double bubble screen, fenda extenda, HEL front lines, OEM belly pan Now: Blue FZ6 Fazer

30-10-10, 06:55 PM	#3
Berlin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Length of standard Curvy Fork spacers? Marvelous! Thanks a lot! I've been poised with a hack saw since I posted this and my arm was beginning to ache Let the sawing commence! C

30-10-10, 06:59 PM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Length of standard Curvy Fork spacers? Curvy forks with or without preload adjusters? __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

30-10-10, 08:54 PM	#5
Berlin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Length of standard Curvy Fork spacers? Without. ... and just in case someone searches this thread in the future, the length of spacer you need for Maxton springs is 230 mm. I can't belive I couldn't find that info on pages and pages of searches. It was the only info never mentioned. Info complete. C

30-10-10, 09:42 PM	#6
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Length of standard Curvy Fork spacers? That dimension dictates preload, so there's no an absolute figure, particularly without preload adjusters as the spacer length should be decided by desired preload figure. Spacer length is at best an empirical figure. Info still incomplete . __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

30-10-10, 09:51 PM	#7
Berlin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Length of standard Curvy Fork spacers? Well of course! OK, for the sake of semantics. The start point for your initial investigations into a possible spacer length when using Maxton linear springs, in non adjustable curvy forks, where you have no other information of any kind, type or measure, is approximately 230.0 mm or there abouts. Then sort your preload out according to your own personal preference, weight, and riding style. C Last edited by Berlin; 30-10-10 at 11:07 PM.

30-10-10, 10:06 PM	#8
phi-dan Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: going up Camborne hill coming down Posts: 251	Re: Length of standard Curvy Fork spacers? For clarification: 198mm is the stock length of the curvy fork tube spacer, models x, y & k1, k2 was shorter to accomodate the preload adjuster Sid: just saw your last update and missed the conversation in between so removed my (irrelevant) comments __________________ Was: Red curvy S: crash bungs, double bubble screen, fenda extenda, HEL front lines, OEM belly pan Now: Blue FZ6 Fazer Last edited by phi-dan; 31-10-10 at 03:56 PM. Reason: I need to learn to read :-(

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