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.

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Originally Posted by Steve H

All I can say is that if you have not changed your fork springs yet, DO IT NOW.

Whatta iffa you dont a need to change a da forky springs?

Originally Posted by The Doctor

Whatta iffa you dont a need to change a da forky springs?

Then don't bother!

Its not a case of needing them changing it improves the front end handling.

Originally Posted by danf1234

Then don't bother!

Its not a case of needing them changing it improves the front end handling.

Yep, the SV has one or two faults , but its front forks are its major problem imo.
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.

How hard was this to do? and how much did it cost for the bits?

Originally Posted by conn311

How hard was this to do? and how much did it cost for the bits?

Yeah I'd be interested in knowing this too...and where best to go shopping!

I've added a new can and some steel brakelines...much happier...but I know I should really have a gander at the forks...

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.

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.

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.