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09-07-07, 08:04 AM | #1 |
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Fork Springs
Changed the fork springs for some Ohlins and thicker fork oil at the weekend.
Was a little worried that I would not notice a great difference. WRONG. The front end of the bike has been transformed, seriously. The bike feels SOO much more stable and tips into corners much quicker than before. All I can say is that if you have not changed your fork springs yet, DO IT NOW. |
09-07-07, 09:31 AM | #2 |
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good innit
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09-07-07, 12:21 PM | #3 |
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09-07-07, 12:30 PM | #4 |
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I meant to get around to doing this sometime ago, and wish I had. For such a cheap, and relatively easy mod, it really does transform the bike. |
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12-07-07, 05:59 PM | #6 |
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How hard was this to do? and how much did it cost for the bits?
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12-07-07, 07:38 PM | #7 |
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12-07-07, 07:48 PM | #8 |
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Springs - anything from £55 - £90 depending on brand.
I've just put Hagon's in mine, with 15w oil. Yet to test it on the road, but the front end feels a lot stiffer and more "progressive." Then again, I'd want it that way with thicker fork oil and progressive springs... The oil should be about £5 - £10 depending on brand again. Hagon's, for example, is £7.50 for a 1litre bottle. |
12-07-07, 09:46 PM | #9 |
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I put Hagon's and 15w oil in last saturday - difference is amazing. Total cost was Springs+oil+postage £62.50! Quite easy to do.
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13-07-07, 08:05 AM | #10 |
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I got Ohlins springs and 15w oil for about £80 delivered.
The job is not too difficult, best to use a Haynes manual or something similar and just take your time if you don't have much experience. Or, a local garage would probably do it for about £60. Does make a difference though. |
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