front fork set up's

[Katana1100]

I've been wanting to service my forks and they were done once by the previous owner,but the oil he used is unknown. is there a popular set up that gives the best ride? I mostly ride solo,and occasionaly 2up. what are my options folks?

[DClark]

I forget what the book says, but I used Redline Oil fork oil in the "medium" viscosity range and works well. Not too stiff, not to soft, just fine. I also like to do touring.

[gaillarry]

I use 15w Bardahl fork oil with progressive springs. The springs make a world of difference in handling.

[Katana1100]

my service manuel calls for 10. how stiff is the 15 and did you keep the stock spring rates?

[gaillarry]

I weigh 230lbs so 15 oil is perfect for me. Progressive springs add better stability and handling.

[JMILDOC]

Interesting

[Black_peter]

15 wt is ok to go up to..
It's IMO pretty important to make one change at a time. You can add new springs without changing oil later..

[Katana1100]

My plan is to change the fork oil first,I'm happy with yhe springs for now,and the sag is set perfectly.so its just choosing 10 or 15 oil.

[Swampy]

progressive shocks I recently added really helped my saggin old Kat. We ride two up most of the time though I am barely 200lbs and the wife is smaller than average as well. I went with 15 wt but also lowered the front a bit when I buttoned it back up....because the bike was no longer level with the new springs

[johnod]

I just used the recommeded oil can't remember what, But added the progressive springs,, huge difference, and not too expensive. well worth the effort, which is not very much either.

john

[SupRnatural]

Who's progressive front springs are you guy's using? I want to increase the handling of my kat.

[Steveb]

http://www.progressivesuspension.com/

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=80893

[KYOTE1]

where and what are progressive springs, my 88 can use some front spring help.thanks

[ThAzKat]

Do what Black Peter said first, try the 15 oil, and go from there. There are some other cheap tricks you can do if you don't have a large budget. we will get into that later

http://www.progressivesuspension.com/forksprings/index.html

If you are truely looking for performance/ better handling go with racetech springs.

http://www.racetech.com/evalving/english/Srchpr.asp?bikeid=378&manufacture=Suzuki&model=GSX1100F&year=88&TABLEINFO=street&langname=english

with their springs, you can dial it in to rider weight. I like the racetech and ohlins products personally.

[Mojoe]

I have a set of progressive springs that I never installed. I would be willing to sell them.