I'm going to remove my forks to take to a bike mechanic to do my seals, put in decent oil, and maybe change the springs, just looking for some hints and tips for doing this please, and also what rate of oil should I put in them for my 10 1/2 stone with kit on but odd pillion on too.
Thanks.
Colin
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Ride fast, ride a red bike :-)
I hung my bike from the ceiling using 2 ratchet straps at either end of the bars, bike on center stand.. pull up until rear wheel is on the ground.. drop the front wheel out... loosen pinch bolts... what forks fall on you toe :'(
Just got new Hyperpro springs in my front fork and on the rear damper. It is a complete kit, and its working very good. http://hyperpro.com/en/
Now it is at magic carpet ride!!
Dont try to be the best in town, just be the best, until the best come arround
Cheers Paul, I'll make sure i get the heavier stuff seems to be the way to go
Stevie, I'm hoping not to drop any of them on my toes, but I'll certainly watch out for it :eek
Guessing, you can still drop the wheel off when it's on its centre stand? Provided it's supported with the straps as you suggest.
Colin
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Ride fast, ride a red bike :-)
(20-06-15, 05:57 PM)Bimbam link Wrote: Just got new Hyperpro springs in my front fork and on the rear damper. It is a complete kit, and its working very good. http://hyperpro.com/en/
Now it is at magic carpet ride!!
Seems a good set Bimbam, if only I could figure out their website, can't seem to search for the bike
Was your set for the fzs600-fazer? How much was it if you don't mind me asking?
Colin
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Ride fast, ride a red bike :-)
Hi Sinto. I live in Denmark and got it from The Scandinavian dealer.
It is called a Combikit. : SP-YA06-SSC004. And the price was 2.100 Dk = about 280 euro.
It is like a new bike now
Dont try to be the best in town, just be the best, until the best come arround
the more i read the more i think stick with progressives for our roads, but i am not sure, thats personal preference...
hagon and hyperpro do progressive sets that are stiffer than OEM springs and have seen good feedback on here about both
actually have my forks springs out now waiting to put a new pair in the next week.....
as for the oil weights, i am looking into that as well so cannot advise yet but i do think if you get a firmer spring you will need a different oil for increase the damping affects to match the spring - but someone may come along and tell me thats crap.... :lol
Hi. it was pretty easy. Just read the manuel. Remember to mount the front legs 15 mm higer up. (it is in the manuel)
In my opinion, the small bumps are better than before and the big/hard bumps dosent rock the bike.
Dont try to be the best in town, just be the best, until the best come arround
i have tanken the springs out and drained the oil....plan to replace springs and oil not touching seals....think it might be tricky and they are ok for now....
(20-06-15, 06:55 PM)Bimbam link Wrote: Hi. it was pretty easy. Just read the manuel. Remember to mount the front legs 15 mm higer up. (it is in the manuel)
In my opinion, the small bumps are better than before and the big/hard bumps dosent rock the bike.
Think that 15mm is just for the 00-03 models, can't see it for the 98-99
Colin
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Ride fast, ride a red bike :-)
(20-06-15, 09:14 PM)Bimbam link Wrote: Hi. The 15 mm is printed on the front site off the manuel that comes with the kit.
Ahh it comes with the set, I was looking at the official manual. Dint understand why they say to make it 15mm above though
(20-06-15, 09:14 PM)Bimbam link Wrote: Please be careful, when you chance the spring on the rear damper.
In what sense? As long as you compress the spring using the right tools, should be easy, I've changed a spring before on my BMW, wasn't too hard.
I'm still not convinced to change all the springs at the moment, as it's actually just my seal on left fork that's leaking, wonder if it's worth waiting a month and doing the lot, as it's not a bad price, but I'm more concerned about no oil in front fork
Colin
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Ride fast, ride a red bike :-)
(21-06-15, 01:47 AM)Paulfzs link Wrote: can someone give me a quick step by step on how to change fork oil?
like
1. remove caps
2. do this
3. put in xxxml of oil
4. put cap on
Slighty undo caps while forks are tight in bike, pour the oil into a jug and replace with that amount ( for each leg ) or if you think it's too much less like when it's been leaking then use recommended amount. I go against the grain and never measure the level like most probably do, i just put the oil in and work the shock for the first 3 inches of travel to settle the oil. Just watch the spring, washer and spacer, if they come out then be sure to replace exactly as they were. And yes, use 15wt.
using 2 ratchet straps at either end of the bars, bike on center stand.. pull up until rear wheel is on the ground.. drop the front wheel out... loosen pinch bolts... what forks fall on you toe :'(
