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09-08-07, 11:07 AM
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Forks
Sorry if this has already been done i have searched the forum and i think now i am ready to upgrade the forks and was just wanting to make sure i was right. I have a 99 Curvy done 35K and was wanting to upgrade to ohlins springs so if i am right do i just need:
10 weight Ohlins Fork fluid Ohlins fork springs Dust seals ( mine are perished) Oil seals and to follow the instructions from http://www.bluepoof.com/motorcycles/howto/svs_fork_oil/ I was planning to get the springs and oil from demon tweeks and the seals from a local suzuki dealer. Is this correct? Or is there a better option. thanks, Aaron (Dont know if you need my wieght i am 75kg) |
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09-08-07, 11:15 AM
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Re: Forks
Yes and no.
Yes, you'll need the springs and a litre, (not a liter), of fork oil of the chosen viscosity. No, you don't need to replace the seals, (unless they're leaking of course). Fitting a new dust shroud only requires the fork to be removed to slide the shroud over the end. The forks don't need to be dismantled to fit springs - it's exactly the same as replacing the fork oil, only you put the new springs in when you've refilled the forks with oil.
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09-08-07, 11:19 AM
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Re: Forks
Have a look at this thread before purchasing from Demon Tweeks. There are plenty of suppliers for Ohlins springs out there.
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.p...t=demon+tweeks JHS for one I believe. Last edited by petevtwin650; 09-08-07 at 11:20 AM. Reason: Numpty forgot link |
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09-08-07, 12:00 PM
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Re: Forks
I would consider 15 weight of fork oil.
What spring rate will your springs have? If your seals do not leak any oil you will not need to replace them... |
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09-08-07, 12:51 PM
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Re: Forks
Whilst playing with the forks you may find this of benefit, although you've got no (unless it's a K2>) adjustment outside, you can easily measure and adjust the spacers in the forks to setup static sag.
Suspension setup guide Cheers Mark.
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