SV650.org - SV650 & Gladius 650 Forum - View Single Post

embee · 15-08-07, 01:22 PM

Just to confirm what the others said.

I went the cheapo route and put in thicker oil, which does help a little, but eventually decided to splash out on some springs and it's chalk and cheese. At 13stone plus, and with a pillion to boot, you really do need more spring in there.

I was going to fit 0.8kg/mm springs, from the various calculators available and my weight ( http://www.racetech.com/ ), but the place I went to only had 0.85 in stock, so I went with that ( http://www.k-tech.uk.com/ ). They're not too hard for me (12st), and would probably suit your needs fine. The stock springs are 0.706 IIRC.

It'll be the best £70 you spend on it!

15-08-07, 01:22 PM	#5
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	Re: just fork oil Just to confirm what the others said. I went the cheapo route and put in thicker oil, which does help a little, but eventually decided to splash out on some springs and it's chalk and cheese. At 13stone plus, and with a pillion to boot, you really do need more spring in there. I was going to fit 0.8kg/mm springs, from the various calculators available and my weight ( http://www.racetech.com/ ), but the place I went to only had 0.85 in stock, so I went with that ( http://www.k-tech.uk.com/ ). They're not too hard for me (12st), and would probably suit your needs fine. The stock springs are 0.706 IIRC. It'll be the best £70 you spend on it! __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"