15-03-12, 11:00 PM
Yes the 140mm travel stops me from getting the stance I want by only altering the position of forks, but it would achievable by raising the rear.
I really didnt like the changes the shortened springs brought and with my weight I didnt need the first part of travel stiffened it also ate up the sag I can set, a max of 24mm with the adjusters fully out ,I tried like that again today and then with min settings on damping , both help with turn in and ride but still feel the nodding. With the std springs that didnt happen .
I will put the std springs back in and return to the 4.75" oil level that allowed me to set more sag which I prefer .
My std forks work better with more weight on the front.
The damping is transformed by using 2.5wt oil and the extra amount gives more support throughout the travel range.
Raise the forks 20+ mm and it loves corners ,just feels effortless and planted, but its flirting with clearance issues .
Its been interesting doing it in steps and finding the effects of each change and frustrating because of the fork travel thing and short legs
Fitting the 5sl forks would work around this and the damping certainlly wouldnt be any cruder than the Fazers anyway I,m really pleased with the improvement Ive found. The high speed compression type hits arent there anymore and that was what annoyed me most.
A set of sorted R1 legs will undoubtedly be the best option ,
The 5sl legs the easiest to do option ,less bling factor but they can acheive the same handling benefits from a lowered front without the need for yoke and stem work.
I will keep an eye out for a set but not actively looking anymore , just looking forward to riding it for now .
I really didnt like the changes the shortened springs brought and with my weight I didnt need the first part of travel stiffened it also ate up the sag I can set, a max of 24mm with the adjusters fully out ,I tried like that again today and then with min settings on damping , both help with turn in and ride but still feel the nodding. With the std springs that didnt happen .
I will put the std springs back in and return to the 4.75" oil level that allowed me to set more sag which I prefer .
My std forks work better with more weight on the front.
The damping is transformed by using 2.5wt oil and the extra amount gives more support throughout the travel range.
Raise the forks 20+ mm and it loves corners ,just feels effortless and planted, but its flirting with clearance issues .
Its been interesting doing it in steps and finding the effects of each change and frustrating because of the fork travel thing and short legs
Fitting the 5sl forks would work around this and the damping certainlly wouldnt be any cruder than the Fazers anyway I,m really pleased with the improvement Ive found. The high speed compression type hits arent there anymore and that was what annoyed me most.
A set of sorted R1 legs will undoubtedly be the best option ,
The 5sl legs the easiest to do option ,less bling factor but they can acheive the same handling benefits from a lowered front without the need for yoke and stem work.
I will keep an eye out for a set but not actively looking anymore , just looking forward to riding it for now .