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Unspring Dimensions... - anutz - 18-06-15
Anyone know the unspring dimensions of the front fork springs in 99-2001 FZS 600, just trying to figure out if i can install some new linear springs myself or if it is going to be that much messing around its worth having someone do it i.e. cutting spacers etc....
unless i could just buy some correct length spacers...
anyway, any comments from anyone done their own spring upgrades....
I am looking at a pair of Linear .95 springs, i am almost 18 stone with kit on, almost ruled out progressive...
Re: Unspring Dimensions... - Punkstig - 18-06-15
You're going to have several posts now suggesting to stick with progressive instead of linear, and I will agree!
Re: Unspring Dimensions... - anutz - 18-06-15
no problems with that, as long as its from those that had ridden both and can give an honest opinion, i my have to learn this one by giving it a go
Re: Unspring Dimensions... - Punkstig - 18-06-15
Tbf, the forks I had linear springs in were a bit fucked and I've kept them to try again in my new forks, so there could be several reasons that weren't spring related as to why I didn't like them, but I have tried, and will again to eliminate the other problems!
Re: Unspring Dimensions... - anutz - 18-06-15
i am happy to "experiment" with this one in the sense all i know so far is what i have ridden....and all i have ridden is my stock FZS 600...
I know there are arguments for both sides as with most debates, the proof will be in the pudding....
out of intrest what aspect of linear springs did you think you were experiencing that you did not like, or were there too many other factors to really say
Re: Unspring Dimensions... - Punkstig - 19-06-15
To start with I didn't realise my forks were knackered, the ride was very unforgiving on our bumpy roads, this was with linear springs that had been matched to my weight, the slightest bump was horrible, initially I was told this was the difference between the two springs. That's probably still the case but my shot forks probably exasperated the feeling