Setting up front supension - Curvy. - Page 2 - SV650.org

yorkie_chris · 18-03-12, 12:03 PM

I weld them. Lots don't and find it works well for them.

MJC-DEV · 18-03-12, 12:24 PM

Don't like the way you use a plural

There is one small (about 2 or 3mm dia) rebound hole in each damper rod right at the top/spring end. This can be filled or no as per YC.
The 4 large holes need to be drilled/reamed out. Do not drill extra ones.

yorkie_chris · 18-03-12, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJC-DEV

Don't like the way you use a plural

There is one in each leg

MJC-DEV · 18-03-12, 12:33 PM

True but somebody will fill up the main ones sometime.....
but I hope not!

18-03-12, 02:48 PM

Drill/weld up whatever your happy with, its more forum hearsay than actually makes a difference, bored of arguing the point tbh.
The spring rate dictates everything else, 15wt oil is only just enough (depends on make) with .85's so on the lighter side of setup, though you still may find it a bit hard, .8's may have been more suitable

yorkie_chris · 18-03-12, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robw#70

bored of arguing the point tbh.

No argument here, with anything suspension there is more than one way to skin a cat.

18-03-12, 03:27 PM

Sound. I probably wont touch the rebound holes then as I have no reliable way to close them up.

Only other thing left then I guess is what to cut the spacer with - will a hacksaw do or will I need something beefier?

yorkie_chris · 18-03-12, 05:19 PM

Hacksaw is ok, the tubing isn't heavy walled.

18-03-12, 06:30 PM

Thanks Chris

Going to need to buy a few bits to do this job

Long Allen bit for the damper rod bolt (how long does it need to be to clear the fork leg?)
Jack and/or Rope to lift the front
Hacksaw + Metal files

Might sound stupid but do I just cut the spacer down the thickness of the emulator?

18-03-12, 06:43 PM

Oh and I read somewhere (svriders?) that the white plastic cone bit shouldnt be reinstalled, is this correct?

18-03-12, 12:03 PM	#11
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Setting up front supension - Curvy. I weld them. Lots don't and find it works well for them. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

18-03-12, 12:24 PM	#12
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: Setting up front supension - Curvy. Don't like the way you use a plural There is one small (about 2 or 3mm dia) rebound hole in each damper rod right at the top/spring end. This can be filled or no as per YC. The 4 large holes need to be drilled/reamed out. Do not drill extra ones. __________________ 2006 SK6, wavy discs, 8.5N K-Tech springs, Debrix Emulators, Nitron Shock, Silkolene RSF Pro 10W, Eastern Beaver H4 Dual Headlight Relay Kit, Avon Storm Ultra 2 tyres, Ebay billet brake/clutch levers

18-03-12, 12:33 PM	#14
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: Setting up front supension - Curvy. True but somebody will fill up the main ones sometime..... but I hope not! __________________ 2006 SK6, wavy discs, 8.5N K-Tech springs, Debrix Emulators, Nitron Shock, Silkolene RSF Pro 10W, Eastern Beaver H4 Dual Headlight Relay Kit, Avon Storm Ultra 2 tyres, Ebay billet brake/clutch levers

18-03-12, 02:48 PM	#15
Robw#70 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Setting up front supension - Curvy. Drill/weld up whatever your happy with, its more forum hearsay than actually makes a difference, bored of arguing the point tbh. The spring rate dictates everything else, 15wt oil is only just enough (depends on make) with .85's so on the lighter side of setup, though you still may find it a bit hard, .8's may have been more suitable

18-03-12, 03:27 PM	#17
hongman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Setting up front supension - Curvy. Sound. I probably wont touch the rebound holes then as I have no reliable way to close them up. Only other thing left then I guess is what to cut the spacer with - will a hacksaw do or will I need something beefier?

18-03-12, 05:19 PM	#18
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Setting up front supension - Curvy. Hacksaw is ok, the tubing isn't heavy walled. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

18-03-12, 06:30 PM	#19
hongman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Setting up front supension - Curvy. Thanks Chris Going to need to buy a few bits to do this job Long Allen bit for the damper rod bolt (how long does it need to be to clear the fork leg?) Jack and/or Rope to lift the front Hacksaw + Metal files Might sound stupid but do I just cut the spacer down the thickness of the emulator?

18-03-12, 06:43 PM	#20
hongman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Setting up front supension - Curvy. Oh and I read somewhere (svriders?) that the white plastic cone bit shouldnt be reinstalled, is this correct?

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