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14-10-06, 09:06 AM | #1 |
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Squidgy front suspension refurb
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I'm thinking of doing a bit of work on the front suspension on my bike this winter, it's a 40000 mile bike and has never had anything done to it! So can anyone tell me exactly what I will need in terms of parts? My guess would be: Springs Seals Oil errr, that's it! I don't want to do a full GSXR type upgrade, but suggestions of any decent non SV bits that will just slot right in would be cool. Thanks! |
14-10-06, 12:14 PM | #2 |
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I have the same some front suspension questions
During my long nights in front of the PC , i have found 3 or 4 possible ways to upgrade the SV forks. - Gsxr front end : Expensive , long time to get all the parts , and needs lots of knowledge that i dont have - Matris SV forks kit , or traxxion ak20 kit matris SV fork kit http://www.traxxion.com/Axxion%20Car...Cartridges.htm Matris kit has a fair price , looks good , costs about £300 , but haven't read any feedback on their quality. Traxxion ak20 , very expensive $999 , + customs tax. -New oil , or oil + springs : This what i would like to do in my SV , springs and oil are cheap , and sinse my biggest issue with the SV forks is the front dive under hard braking , i believe harder springs and new oil , could be a nice improvement. Springs , oil and emulators -i have no idea what those emulators are for ... anyway if i add the price of oil , spring and emulators , it will cost almost the same as a matris kit ! For a little more than £100 i believe that springs and oil are the best option ,but as nekkid , i need some expert opinions , on what i need to buy , best place to buy online , better options etc.. |
14-10-06, 12:27 PM | #3 |
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That Matris kit looks interesting, although I wonder why the kit for the SV is cheaper - is it missing some of the adjustments?
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14-10-06, 12:46 PM | #4 | |
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"R type compression needle adjuster for CBR1000RR" The SV kit only has adjustable preload , but they say they rebound and compression its factory tuned for the SV ! |
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14-10-06, 01:59 PM | #5 |
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"factory tuned for the SV" is fine, but it needs to be tuned for bike, rider and riding style. I think they do an R product forthe SV as well but can't swear by it. Pers'nally I'd say to do a whole front end swap since it's cheaper- can be free, in fact- and brings with it brake upgrades and weight loss too, but no denying it's a bigger project and there can be insurance issues too.
If you want to keep stock front, then springs and oil first- no loss here if you don't like it, just upgrade to the cartridge kit or emulators at a later date- springs are springs, you don't need special ones for emulators and I doubt you do for the Matris kit. But you might find it makes all the difference you want. Emulators are a very mature product, thoroughly tested and widely recommended, so don't rule them out just because they're technically inferior... Personally I reckon if the forks have done decent miles it's worth replacing the seals at the same time, while the forks are out, but there's no need to- you can just drop the springs and oil and replace them if you want. Seals are a wee bit more fiddly to do, but just about anyone could do springs and oil as long as they've got all their hands and a functioning brain Suspending the front is often the hardest bit.
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15-10-06, 10:20 AM | #6 | |
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Do you know if I'll need any special tools, or is it just standard stuff? |
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15-10-06, 12:02 PM | #7 |
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Hmm..
Specialist tools. I have a impact driver for the bolt at the bottom of the forks and it's worked for me everytime. Some people's seize in place though and really need a lot of effort to release. For driving in the new oil seal, use the old oil seal and a screwdriver/hammer to lightly tap it in place. The retaining clip, hmm, could do with needle nose pliers to get that out or any sharp, thin object. |
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