I had to replace my fork seals. So, I decided to do the $1.00 upgrade the some are doing here. Most guys on here used various things adding up to about an inch for a spacer to compress the spring. I used a PVC pipe connectors (18 cents each) in mine. The connectors are appr. 2 inches. I raised the bikes front end, so I lowered it. Does this much of a compression seem like it will be detrimental to the fork. I weigh 190 lbs. and like how it handles now.
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Originally posted by tzortnIs using PVC a good idea? Why not a piece of pipe? I seem to remember someone saying that they used a nut.
yes pvc is fine in fact i think its racetech that uses it in there respring anf revalve kits as and preload spacer
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Originally posted by HudsonI was about to ask something like this yesterday i top in at about 155 or so, and i can't help but noitce those forks seem a little squishy. squishy, for light weight like that?
might this mod benifit me whenb i have to redo my forks?
155 hahahahah skinny ass people eat a sammich
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Originally posted by Wabbit45My reply to you is this. Buy Progressive fork springs, forget about spacers, and keep the stock front end height. Sheesh, spend $80 on your bike man!
Stan
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I took my spacer from the stock 7 7/8" to 9" and lowered the fork tubes 2" after some testing heights and talking to Sin. Love the handling over stock and my $$$$$$ is minimal. But I reccomend taking it easy at first to get used to the difference in handling.TDA Racing/Motorsports
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Originally posted by SinOriginally posted by tzortnIs using PVC a good idea? Why not a piece of pipe? I seem to remember someone saying that they used a nut.
yes pvc is fine in fact i think its racetech that uses it in there respring anf revalve kits as and preload spacer
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