I've only ever fiddled with an 'X' model, but...
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Originally Posted by Italianjob
1) are these springs any good? Suppose it's a bit late to ask now, but it would be good to hear from anyone who's tried them.
2)how do you change the springs? Is it simply a matter of removing each fork leg at a time, loosening the fork cap bolts and taking out the spacer washer and spring?
3) there is no mention about how much oil should be put in each leg, but instead it says to leave an air gap of 120mm. I know that the manual tstes 488ml for an SV650S but it also states that the should be an air gap of 94mm. 
4) is the 7.5 fork oil the best one for an 11 stone rider? |
1 - Dunno
2 - Much as you say, but loosen the cap BEFORE undoing the bottom yoke clamp bolt and AFTER you undo the top yoke clamp.
3 - Always fill with fork oil only by measuring the required air gap - with no spring in and the fork compressed. Best to start with a larger airgap as you can add oil with a syringe. I reckon 1cc = approx 1 mm in the fork tubes. The smaller the airgap, the sooner compression damping kicks in. A very small airgap will make the front end feel very hard.
4 - Most people go for heavier oil than the factory specified weight, which for an 'X' model is 10W.