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20-03-10, 12:15 PM | #1 |
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Upgrade Front Fork Springs?
Hey!
When I was with Spannerman (whom did a wonderful job btw) he recommended to get some nice new front springs. Are they worth it? Plus who else has them?
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20-03-10, 02:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: Upgrade Front Fork Springs?
Are you having issues with the way the bike rides/handles... ?
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20-03-10, 03:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: Upgrade Front Fork Springs?
I've got Hagon progressives & they tighten the front end up no end
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20-03-10, 04:36 PM | #4 |
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Re: Upgrade Front Fork Springs?
Yes go for it, its the one easy solution to the weak front end
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Re: Upgrade Front Fork Springs?
Me too I found my bike almost unrideable when I got it (ok slight exaggeration) , popped some of these in one morning and made a world of difference. However heard linear springs are better and a similar price you've gotta make sure you order the right weight though.
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Re: Upgrade Front Fork Springs?
What would be the correct weight spring (ohlins) and correct fork oil to use for a 16 stone rider (fully kitted out)?
Also whats a some good fork oils to use? |
20-03-10, 09:29 PM | #7 |
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Re: Upgrade Front Fork Springs?
I think I will get Spannerman to fit some nice new springs then when I get some new tyres at sametime.
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20-03-10, 09:35 PM | #8 |
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Re: Upgrade Front Fork Springs?
See if Maxton do them should only be about £70
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20-03-10, 10:00 PM | #9 |
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Re: Upgrade Front Fork Springs?
wahwah
try this link http://www.racetech.com/page.aspx?id=53&menuid=61 i know theyre racetech not ohlins, but on this site you can calculate the spring weight needed for you, just as an idea like just click on "see what race tech has for your bike" (right hand side above the first pic) choose your bike and fill in accordingly hope this helps |
20-03-10, 10:08 PM | #10 |
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Re: Upgrade Front Fork Springs?
Why you want ohlins?
Rate is what you need to worry about, not what sticker you going to put on fork.
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