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10-05-07, 04:13 PM

Hi,

I put some progressive springs and heavier oil in my front suspension a couple of weeks ago. The oil is "heavy" 10w.

What I'm finding is that the low speed has been improved, less brake dive, harder to bottom out suspension under braking/hitting bumps etc but the high speed has become more harsh over ridges etc.

I'm guessing the only real thing to do now would be buy some emulators so I can control the low/high speed in a different ratio.

Also I might try to increase the air gap to lessen the progressive ramp of the spring + air pocket combining. What do you think.

10-05-07, 04:13 PM	#1
DanF Guest Posts: n/a	Front suspension tips (Emulators again) :p Hi, I put some progressive springs and heavier oil in my front suspension a couple of weeks ago. The oil is "heavy" 10w. What I'm finding is that the low speed has been improved, less brake dive, harder to bottom out suspension under braking/hitting bumps etc but the high speed has become more harsh over ridges etc. I'm guessing the only real thing to do now would be buy some emulators so I can control the low/high speed in a different ratio. Also I might try to increase the air gap to lessen the progressive ramp of the spring + air pocket combining. What do you think.