> Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 13:15:56 +0100
> From: "Troy Ellerman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Fork Spring spacer length
>
> Anyone in the know:
> I replaced my springs with the 1.0 heavy ones and emulators last
> weekend and was wondering if the spacer I used might have been too
> long. The reason i'm asking is the front end is real stiff and actually
> sits up higher than before. The spacer provided was 22 inches and I
> just cut in in half and used 11 on either side. Does anyone remember
> the length they used in their bikes? I set the emulater to 2 1/2 turns
> after pre-load. It feels 100 % better in the turns, but on the highway
> it beats the hell out me...ie jarring my wrists. Suppose I should take
> an inch or two off?
Troy, what's your current preload (With fork fully extended, measure the
distance from the bottom of the threads inside the top of the tube to the
top of the spacer)? Racetech calls for 25 mm but I also found it to make the
front too high. The bike steered badly and leaned too much while on the
sidestand. I cut the spacers some more and ended up with 16 mm preload which
has worked out great. I was told the springs will settle after a while and
they have in terms off stiffness and overall feel. But the front sag, with
or without rider, hasn't changed since I cut the spacers the second time.
/anders w.
VMOA#832, VMCS#56
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