Front springs spacers & oil - Page 2 - SV650.org

BillyC · 28-06-05, 07:43 AM

Riccardo,

bearing in mind that you weigh hardly anything at all... 15mm of spacer will be far too hard for you. In the forks this can be a real problem, not only in the ride quality, but may also adversely affect the handling - the classic being understear - not good on the twisties.

In summary, it's better to have it too soft, than too hard. I think so anyway!

Mr Toad and I used Maxton Springs, which are not progressive, but the resulting length of the kit is 10mm longer than the stock springs that we removed. This effectively gave us the preload we needed, and that is now all I am using - anything extra with the preload caps became too much.

I suggest you PM Raf, as I'm certain he put progressive springs in his, and his weight may give you a guide as to the spacer size you need.

Just be aware that the spacer sizes we're talking about, concern the difference in length between the original stock springs and spacer, and what you're putting back in.

BillyC · 28-06-05, 07:47 AM

I think 20wt oil for me would be murder, and it would be sheer torture for you Riccardo. I even find the 15wt stuff very firm... so I'm guessing you'd be best of staying with 10wt.

Then there's the air gap... mine was set to 92mm, and again I think this adds to the firm ride.

TSM · 28-06-05, 08:12 AM

I am using 100mm air gap as recomended and 10w oil.

The spacer is now 30mm down from 45mm with minimum preload on the caps, after a ride this morning it seems much better, but i will test it more tommorow to selkent.

I dont think i can go any lower otherwise when i put the caps on there will be no pressure on the spring at full extention.

28-06-05, 07:43 AM	#11
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Riccardo, bearing in mind that you weigh hardly anything at all... 15mm of spacer will be far too hard for you. In the forks this can be a real problem, not only in the ride quality, but may also adversely affect the handling - the classic being understear - not good on the twisties. In summary, it's better to have it too soft, than too hard. I think so anyway! Mr Toad and I used Maxton Springs, which are not progressive, but the resulting length of the kit is 10mm longer than the stock springs that we removed. This effectively gave us the preload we needed, and that is now all I am using - anything extra with the preload caps became too much. I suggest you PM Raf, as I'm certain he put progressive springs in his, and his weight may give you a guide as to the spacer size you need. Just be aware that the spacer sizes we're talking about, concern the difference in length between the original stock springs and spacer, and what you're putting back in. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

28-06-05, 07:47 AM	#12
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	I think 20wt oil for me would be murder, and it would be sheer torture for you Riccardo. I even find the 15wt stuff very firm... so I'm guessing you'd be best of staying with 10wt. Then there's the air gap... mine was set to 92mm, and again I think this adds to the firm ride. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

28-06-05, 08:12 AM	#13
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	I am using 100mm air gap as recomended and 10w oil. The spacer is now 30mm down from 45mm with minimum preload on the caps, after a ride this morning it seems much better, but i will test it more tommorow to selkent. I dont think i can go any lower otherwise when i put the caps on there will be no pressure on the spring at full extention. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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