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02-12-06, 05:42 PM | #1 |
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Hyperpro progressive fork springs
I fitted Hyperpro progressive springs/20w folk oil to my SV650 and thought I’d post a short summary of what was involved….in the off chance someone either a) gives a **** or b) is thinking of doing the same. (Child’s play to you seasoned pros but possibly useful for other wannabe DIYers).
There seems to be two ways to change the springs: 1) The lazy way which avoids removing the front wheel and involves siphoning the old fluid out of the fork, presumably leaving some surplus plus all the crud still in the fork. 2) The long way, which is what’s described below. Disassembly:
Fork spring installation:
Reassembly:
Job done! It’s made a big difference. Much less saggy and doesn’t dive under braking like it used to. Still to take it for a proper test but seems like a well worthwhile upgrade. Here a few photos (excuse the mess but I left washing it until I was finished!) Callipers and mudguard off: Handlebars off for access to fork caps: Forks out: One SV minus front end: Fork tube, cap and preload bush: Shiny new progressive springs in a box: Shiny new progressive springs inside a pair of manky old forks: Back together again: |
02-12-06, 05:49 PM | #2 |
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That's so cool doing the work in your livingroom, I wish the wife would let me bring the bike in the house so I don't get cold working on it
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02-12-06, 05:54 PM | #4 |
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It looks like there's underlay under that carpet and there's skirting boards as well!!! How posh
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03-12-06, 12:08 AM | #5 |
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Does your missus know you've ruined her best pink sheets?
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03-12-06, 12:35 AM | #6 | |
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