Front Preload ? - Page 2 - SV650.org

Mr Speirs · 31-07-09, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holdup

Basicly

Put a cable tie on one or both fork stanchons (the shiny bits)

But the cable tie(s) closest to the dust seals

Go for a ride then look where the cable ties are if they are more than 10mm away from your bottom yoke remove 1 preload (so it comes out) you will see a line then adjust the other side so they both have one line showing, go for a ride, repeat process removing 1 preload each time untill you have close to or 10mm distance between the bottom yoke and the cable tie.

Preload is there just to set the bike up for your weight. I.e. When you sit on it your weight will use up 20-30mm of the suspension travel. The 10mm distance method is really to set the compression if your bike has adjustable compression and damping settings.

Mr Speirs · 31-07-09, 11:50 AM

Oh and hindle you may want to increase the rear preload to full also.

hindle8907 · 31-07-09, 12:33 PM

how do i do the rear ?

hindle8907 · 31-07-09, 12:38 PM

cheers how much would better springs cost ?

Mr Speirs · 31-07-09, 12:40 PM

Read the manual theres clear instruction in there but basically there is a notched ring above the spring. It is stepped to compress the spring more or less. You need to wind that with a tool that should be included in your tool kit. Looks like a hook.

hindle8907 · 31-07-09, 12:41 PM

dont have a manual or a tool kit lol .

Mr Speirs · 31-07-09, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hindle8907

cheers how much would better springs cost ?

Springs cost around the £70 mark, plus £10 for new oil. It is a very simple job but do your research. Haynes Manual time.

Luckypants · 31-07-09, 01:04 PM

As Britney says £70 odd for new springs or you might find some in the for sale section...

For example http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=136562 - the springs would be suitable for your weight but they may be sold. This advert also has some Racetech Gold-valve Emulators which improve the damping, but push the price up somewhat. Just an example that you can get parts second hand.

hindle8907 · 31-07-09, 01:42 PM

cheers guys .

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31-07-09, 12:33 PM	#13
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31-07-09, 12:38 PM	#14
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31-07-09, 12:40 PM	#15
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Front Preload ? Read the manual theres clear instruction in there but basically there is a notched ring above the spring. It is stepped to compress the spring more or less. You need to wind that with a tool that should be included in your tool kit. Looks like a hook. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

31-07-09, 12:41 PM	#16
hindle8907 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,492	Re: Front Preload ? dont have a manual or a tool kit lol . __________________ 2006-2007 -- Gilera Runner 50 - Sold 2007-2008 -- Hyosung XRX125 - Stolen 2009-2010 -- 05 SV650n - CAT - B 2010-Now -- 00 SV650s & 00 SV650n & GSXR 600 K2

31-07-09, 01:04 PM	#18
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31-07-09, 01:42 PM	#19
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