the shocking truth about shock absorbers... (noob questions as asked by myself)

Originally Posted by Blue_SV650S

The loaf will have deformed, but by such a small amount it is not really important ..

it helps when you have spring rate/compressing tool where you can see it what it actually does

ive just quickly scanned through this thread and just wanted to mention that the battery box doesn't need to be cut AT ALL, its just the slightly easy option

all you have to do is move the under tray back, this is the reason why the mod needs to be done



that pic was taken before i moved the undertray back

i basically moved the undertray back, which moved the battery and tool box back making clearance for shock

[yorkie_chris]

what shock is that?

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

what shock is that?

gsxr 750 k5

[Paul the 6th]

now this is more like it - just got an email back from hagon and maxton

Paul

Thanks for your enquiry; we can help you out with the problem on your bike
so I've attached a spec sheet for you to read. We also sell a harder
spring kit with a higher oil grade this costs £68.00 + V.A.T. The springs are chosen to suit your rider weight.

If you need any more information about the modifications we carry out you can ring me on the telephone number above, if you cannot get through fax me your number and I'll ring you back as our phone can be very busy.

Regards

Richard
Maxton Engineering



and from hagon:

Hello and thankyou for your enquiry,

Our progressive spring and oil kit for the SV650S model 2003<on should be ideal for your bike.

Hagon Progressive Fork Springs for your bike are priced at £62.50 including VAT and free UK delivery, except Northern Ireland, which incurs a £15.00 surcharge.

Each kit is supplied complete with Hagon fork oil and full fitting instructions.

Our progressive spring kits are designed to retain a comfortable ride at the top of the fork's travel while offering superior control under hard braking.

We accept all major credit/ debit cards.

Regards,




gonna have a read up yc I'll let you know asap

[Paul the 6th]

I'm thinking of going with maxton since they acknowledge my specific weight & riding style where hagon sound like they have a "one size fits all" approach. I'll ask maxton if they can supply 15w... if they can, I'm ordering

[yorkie_chris]

Why does maxtons reply seem much less like "common-or-garden-sales-bull$hit"

[yorkie_chris]

I wouldn't just go on that, oil is oil is oil really... if they can suggest the best spring for your weight then go with it, sort the oil from elsewhere if needs be. Whatever they recomend is probably right...

[Paul the 6th]

I just meant as in "we supply springs and oil to suit your weight"... wheras hagon are like "yeah we've got some stuff for your bike...."

If they can throw the oil in with springs to suit me then I'm chuffed and don't mind spending a fiver more

[yorkie_chris]

Yeah hagons reply seemed like a form letter. I'd ask maxton what they say about using a k5 gsxr thou shock in the bike too. I wouldn't blame them for saying "it'd work better if you let us revalve it for you" but just out of curiosity...