Which weight fork springs? - SV650.org

15-03-13, 09:45 PM

About to order my springs and I just need a confirmation that I have made the right choice. I think I need .8 springs. I weigh 9stone naked so not a heavy rider. Do you think I should use .8 or .85 riding on the street.

Just ordered Race Tech valves and an Nitron shock. Giving the suspension the treatment it needs as I using the bike for another year or two.

Ben

15-03-13, 11:09 PM

If you're ordering from Nitron why not ask them to confirm spring rate? Also, best to give the weight fully geared. Also, don't say 'Naked' ... I'm a visual sort of bloke

16-03-13, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Runako

If you're ordering from Nitron why not ask them to confirm spring rate? Also, best to give the weight fully geared. Also, don't say 'Naked' ... I'm a visual sort of bloke

Lolling at your creepy little comment at the end there

MJC-DEV · 16-03-13, 04:01 PM

I would say 0.8 if you get them. for example K-Tech lowest is 0.85 which I have for my 11st. These seem to work perfectly for me.

16-03-13, 08:48 PM

Oh. I thought they did .8. Would keeping the standard springs and maybe use a thicker oil work better than going for .85 with my weight.

Ben

andrewsmith · 16-03-13, 09:05 PM

K-techs lowest is 0.85. I ran a 0.9 spring at 15 stone in gear. An orger ran 0.95 at 20st in leathers and was fine (granted the voodoo inside was a work on art).

The stock springs at around 0.73

embee · 16-03-13, 09:45 PM

I think you'll find 0.85 will be fine. Yes it'll be firm but as long as you don't go overboard on the oil it won't feel harsh. I have 0.85 k-techs in my curvey, pleasant for me at 12st but wouldn't be too much for 9 or 10st, it's still supple.

MJC-DEV · 17-03-13, 09:02 AM

I agree with the above, 0.85 should be OK. I would not suggest heavier oil as tired it and was really bad. The best solution for me was emulators and RSF Pro 10W. If you are getting RacTech emulators then I think they recommend the oil weight to use. You can also get Race-tech springs I think at 0.8.
You can always ask Steve Jordan Motorcycles for advice as they do front end upgrades.

15-03-13, 09:45 PM	#1
MuffySV Guest Posts: n/a	Which weight fork springs? About to order my springs and I just need a confirmation that I have made the right choice. I think I need .8 springs. I weigh 9stone naked so not a heavy rider. Do you think I should use .8 or .85 riding on the street. Just ordered Race Tech valves and an Nitron shock. Giving the suspension the treatment it needs as I using the bike for another year or two. Ben

15-03-13, 11:09 PM	#2
Runako Guest Posts: n/a	Re: About to order my springs If you're ordering from Nitron why not ask them to confirm spring rate? Also, best to give the weight fully geared. Also, don't say 'Naked' ... I'm a visual sort of bloke

16-03-13, 04:01 PM	#4
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: About to order my springs I would say 0.8 if you get them. for example K-Tech lowest is 0.85 which I have for my 11st. These seem to work perfectly for me. __________________ 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

16-03-13, 08:48 PM	#5
MuffySV Guest Posts: n/a	Re: About to order my springs Oh. I thought they did .8. Would keeping the standard springs and maybe use a thicker oil work better than going for .85 with my weight. Ben

16-03-13, 09:05 PM	#6
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: About to order my springs K-techs lowest is 0.85. I ran a 0.9 spring at 15 stone in gear. An orger ran 0.95 at 20st in leathers and was fine (granted the voodoo inside was a work on art). The stock springs at around 0.73 __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

16-03-13, 09:45 PM	#7
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,801	Re: About to order my springs I think you'll find 0.85 will be fine. Yes it'll be firm but as long as you don't go overboard on the oil it won't feel harsh. I have 0.85 k-techs in my curvey, pleasant for me at 12st but wouldn't be too much for 9 or 10st, it's still supple. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"

17-03-13, 09:02 AM	#8
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: About to order my springs I agree with the above, 0.85 should be OK. I would not suggest heavier oil as tired it and was really bad. The best solution for me was emulators and RSF Pro 10W. If you are getting RacTech emulators then I think they recommend the oil weight to use. You can also get Race-tech springs I think at 0.8. You can always ask Steve Jordan Motorcycles for advice as they do front end upgrades. __________________ 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

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