Re: What fork springs ? brand and type
 

PM Ralph, he's just done his springs, he did say he maybe should have gone for progressives in the end as his linear ones are a bit hard.

Re: What fork springs ? brand and type
 

hmm ok :/ with kit on i weigh a tone lol so i think the 90kg one will be ok and i will be taking pilion as well

Re: What fork springs ? brand and type
 

now its just the oil, keep seeing 20w oil been used (SVrider recomend it) but i think the motul 15w oil will be enough ? looking at that chart

Re: What fork springs ? brand and type
 

Good morning all.


Go for Hagons & use their recommended oil, & oil level. I've supplied hundreds & never had anyone who wasn't happy with them.


Cheers.

Re: What fork springs ? brand and type
 

Save your cash and stop eating all the pies.......hope this helps.

If not any of the big names should be fine it's all a matter of preference, I agree with Spanner Man about Hagons, not heard a bad word said against them. But most people would feel a vast improvement over 10 year old standard fodder being replaced by a good spring and new oil.

I have Bitubo linear springs and 15wt oil in mine and they're great for me and I'm no light weight. But what works for me, might not for you. My rear shock is up to the max and forks dropped by 3mm. Linears can feel hard but my frontend is loaded up. Progressive springs in idiot speak have a stiff end and a soft end, they're designed to soak up the smaller bumps on the road, but you'll get a bit more initial dive. Most people find linear spring too harsh for the road. If you are planning on riding with a pillion stick with progressive. I feel linears work best if you really load up the front end. Having a pillion would shift the weight backwards and your bike won't handle.

But best go to a company with as much info as you can about the type of rider you are and the roads you ride, be honest your surname ain't Rossi. These guys deal with lots of bikes, how many people on here can boast the same. You may find with a stiffer front end your tyres will get worked harder. Good tyres will work better because of this, bad ones may feel worse.

Re: What fork springs ? brand and type
 

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Have a read there, might help ^^^^^

Re: What fork springs ? brand and type
 

Its personal preference.

I have both progressive and Ohlins linear in my bikes. I prefer progressive.

I seem to recall someone saying progressive were more for road than linear anyway, I may be wrong.
I have 15w in with my Hagons, and even though some may think thats a bit harsh for my ten stone weight, I actually like them that way, The linears did have 12.5 with them, but in an oil change we put in 10w and I bloddy hate that, so will be going for a higher grade when they get played with next.

Re: What fork springs ? brand and type
 

thanks all :)

ok looking at hagon and they dont list the sv in the fork spring section ? also are the progressive springs Dependant on your weight like the k-teck's been .90kg springs for my 108kg weight

Re: What fork springs ? brand and type
 

I got my hagon stuff from Wemoto.
Plus if you ring Hagon, they are helpful.

Re: What fork springs ? brand and type
 

No - they're a compromise spring for all riders.

FWIW, I fitted K-tech progressives and was very impressed. Soft enough for comfort when about town, but with much improved feel on track. (new fork oil will have had something to do with this too)