Mak595 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Got a set of gsxr1100k forks in my 750 Kat and think I need to get stronger set of springs for the bikes weight, any recommendations for spring rate? Quote Link to comment
Ibbo Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 I have the same problem, using up too much travel just with the weight of the bike. Have you tried inserting a spacer on the spring? Quote Link to comment
Mak595 Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Not tried anything yet.... Quote Link to comment
Ibbo Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Was wondering whether to try it. I know they are old forks, so the std spring has probably sagged a bit. It will be a couple of weeks before I get chance to measure up what size is needed. I'll let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment
jensvonbustenskjold Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I think Wurth manufacturs progressive springs for those forks. Quote Link to comment
Mak595 Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 On 3/26/2019 at 10:19 PM, Ibbo said: Was wondering whether to try it. I know they are old forks, so the std spring has probably sagged a bit. It will be a couple of weeks before I get chance to measure up what size is needed. I'll let you know how it goes. Maybe an extra 30mm..... Quote Link to comment
Ibbo Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, Mak595 said: Maybe an extra 30mm..... Excellent thanks. I don't suppose you have a diameter to I can get some done prior to stripping it? Mike Quote Link to comment
Mak595 Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 9 hours ago, Ibbo said: Excellent thanks. I don't suppose you have a diameter to I can get some done prior to stripping it? Mike No idea, its just a guess at 30mm... Quote Link to comment
Mak595 Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 Had a chat at the guys at Hagon today, and ordered a pair of progressive springs, initially .9nm going to 1.10 at full compression, 10w oil and 130mm air gap so see how I get on.... 1 Quote Link to comment
Ibbo Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Will look forwards to your results. It's my rear thats the biggest problem. Some yss pogo stick shocks. Quote Link to comment
Mak595 Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 35 minutes ago, Ibbo said: Will look forwards to your results. It's my rear thats the biggest problem. Some yss pogo stick shocks. Thought YSS were supposed to be decent? Quote Link to comment
Ibbo Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 On 3/28/2019 at 9:25 AM, Mak595 said: Maybe an extra 30mm..... Excellent thanks. I don't suppose you have a diameter to I can get some done prior to stripping it? Mike Quote Link to comment
Ibbo Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I was thinking of yss as a compromise between what I wanted. ie maxton. And what I could afford. Hagon. Until I noticed those 3 letters stamped in the shocks. I have no idea how old they are. On 3/28/2019 at 9:25 AM, Mak595 said: Quote Link to comment
Mak595 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 15 hours ago, Ibbo said: Excellent thanks. I don't suppose you have a diameter to I can get some done prior to stripping it? Mike After chatting to Hagon, longer spacers arnt really the way to go, as it won't really make the spring rate change, keep the standard (75mm) and go for high rate spring.... Quote Link to comment
Mak595 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 New springs and oil, £96 posted 2 Quote Link to comment
Mak595 Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 Fitted the hagon springs today and went for a good run, lot better with no bottoming out, sorted 1 Quote Link to comment
wraith Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 @Mak595how's the forks doing now, with the increased amount and heavier oil ? Quote Link to comment
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