Member Contributer 5string Posted June 19, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 19, 2013 I was referred to a local shop who will change fork oil and seals, as well as install owner supplied springs for $200 (forum discount applied). Much better than the first couple of estimates I received, although those included the new springs. I will purchase the springs from sonicsprings. Based upon a Wet weight of 525 lbs and rider in gear weight of 208 lbs, it recommends a 95kg spring. Does this sound right? I am mainly commuting with the occasional spirited recreational trip. I will rarely, if ever carry my 130 lb wife. Should I use 10wt fork oil? Thanks for any advice you can lend. I would like to order the fork springs ASAP, so I am depending on yous guys to gimme some quick responses :) Sorry for duplicate post, first one went in wrong area, not sure how to delete it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 I would say the .95's are good for faster riding, but might just run the .90's for your mostly commuting riding. I think 7.5w is stock, but can't remember at the moment, I would suggest staying with stock wt oil whatever that is and but better or synthetic oil and add 10cc more oil to each leg. BR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 5string Posted June 19, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 19, 2013 I would say the .95's are good for faster riding, but might just run the .90's for your mostly commuting riding. I think 7.5w is stock, but can't remember at the moment, I would suggest staying with stock wt oil whatever that is and but better or synthetic oil and add 10cc more oil to each leg. BR Thanks BR. I am looking for a plush-firm front end. It currently dips pretty heavily when applying even moderate braking. Feels like a screen door damper on the highway as it is now. The roads around here are pretty decent except for construction spots on the highway (I-15) and a constant "ripple" when on the 215 *bump-bump-bump-smooth-bump-bump-bump..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CornerCarver Posted June 19, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 19, 2013 Part of what you are feeling are the progressive spring rates that the factory uses as opposed to straight rate springs. I agree with BR, .90 is good for commuting but I would probably go with .95 since you are in Vegas and I know there are at least few high speed sweepers in the area. Stay with the stock weight oil (but again, as Kevin suggested) switch to a higher quality synthetic oil. Don't change the oil weight unless you have the valving changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 5string Posted June 20, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 20, 2013 .95 ordered. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MBrane Posted June 20, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 20, 2013 I weigh 210 without gear. I have .9750 in the front (.95, and 1.0 respectively), and a 1300# spring on the shock. The bike feels great, and I ride a lot of bumpy roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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