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fork springs again - ponkster - 10-03-13
Hi all - I know weight matched linear springs are the ideal set up in forks with modern cartridge damping - but and here's the question ----
------ is it worth paying £40 over the cost of decent progressive springs (Halgon) for weight matched linear springs with the standard gen 1 forks and their very basic damping ?
I have seen the page on the upgraded damping mod - which is ace but I don't have that sort of money available.
I am more than a bit " Big Boned" ( I'm a 19 stone fat bastard) and know that standard springs are designed for the weight of my right leg!
I have also got some pre-load adjusters from an 01 set of forks to add to my forks.
Re: fork springs again - ponkster - 11-03-13
anyone?
Re: fork springs again - darrsi - 11-03-13
You could try using 15w oil instead of 10w, it makes it much firmer and stable up front, and is a cheaper way to start.
Make sure you add the correct oil level as well if you are adding adjusters, your forks may be 98/99, but your oil levels will be listed as 00/01 in the book, you won't need as much.
Re: fork springs again - ponkster - 11-03-13
Thanks - I had decided to use 15w oil and will be changing the springs - I realy was trying to find out how much better linear springs were than new progressive springs in a fork with very basic damping.
Re: fork springs again - darrsi - 11-03-13
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