JohnnyDangerous
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Sorry the pic didnt come out, hopefully will help
Brake upgrade
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At 210-220lbs
You are at the limits/over stock fork springs.
You should have more travel left than that.
If you do have correct springs, your setting is not correct.
You are at the limits/over stock fork springs.
You should have more travel left than that.
If you do have correct springs, your setting is not correct.
JohnnyDangerous
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I would imagine its all stock, should I add preload as a stop gap till I get heavier springs/oil?
Yes, I'm suprised there is any left.
And changing to thicker oil is fine, but won't fix that problem.
JohnnyDangerous
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So increase the preload then but what would a permanent proper solution be? Springs or what?
Fork springs rated for your body weight including gear is a must.
I am 185+ lbs in gear, and I think the gen2 forks feel better with 7w oil instead of factory 5w oil, just a personal preference.
You can spend alot on valving and internal upgrades too, depending on your budget.
You have to change springs regardless, and the fork oil costs the same, no matter the weight.
Add all the preload it will take. Proper solution is to change the springs to one that matches your weight and then add preload to reach proper sag levels. Might as well upgrade the valving and shim stack since you are in there. It will be a whole new beast after that.
Exactly what I did...works great.
JohnnyDangerous
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So am i looking for less lines or more on front preload adjuster? Stock is 5 lines showing
JohnnyDangerous
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Surely screwig it in ie less lines applies more preload to the springs? Or am i missing something?
ottafish
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My bad, sorry...
It's early and only had one coffee..
Clockwise = less lines showing.
Apologies. Still waking up
JohnnyDangerous
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Thank god thought i was going mad !!!! Gonna try set up bike tomorrow.
Also is it possible to change fork springs with forks in place? Ive seen it done on race bikes for swap to wet weather etc
Less lines. Screw it in for more preload. Go all the way in then turn it back out a 1/4 turn.
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Im reading this with interest
www.hayabusa.org
JINKSTER ATTACKS "SUSPENSION" | Maintenance and Do-It-Yourself
I made the suggested changes for 210 lbs (I'm 198ish and with gear I'm sure I'm up around 210: 'stich, boots, backpack). I tried to adjust the collar around the rear spring but it was picking up some wicked damage from my drift (steel rod and aluminum collar). It was causing the tabs to mushroom...
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Guys, just got my Brembo master cyl RCS19 and remote reservoir, any tips on fitting and bleeding? Ill have lines made up when its all on the bike at my mates place one to each caliper. Also for road which ratio have people used as ther the one that applies the most pressure with least effort is prob a bit too trigger happy for the road.
Fill the MC and vacuum the fluid down to each caliper.
Or, fill a syringe(no needle) with fluid and push it up to the MC.
Then bleed, MC then calipers, then again until all the air is out.
That MC should have a bleeder, if not, open/close the MC brake line bolt and use it like a bleeder.
When done, pump the lever and zip-tie the lever to the bar overnight(wrap grip and lever in cardboard to prevent any damage).
Next day, bleed again.
Sitting for hours with the brakes applied will cause any air left to move to the ends of the line, and this way makes sure you get it all out.
Or, fill a syringe(no needle) with fluid and push it up to the MC.
Then bleed, MC then calipers, then again until all the air is out.
That MC should have a bleeder, if not, open/close the MC brake line bolt and use it like a bleeder.
When done, pump the lever and zip-tie the lever to the bar overnight(wrap grip and lever in cardboard to prevent any damage).
Next day, bleed again.
Sitting for hours with the brakes applied will cause any air left to move to the ends of the line, and this way makes sure you get it all out.
JohnnyDangerous
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Thanks dude, ive done zip tie trick many times, I have a mytevec vacuum pump and suction, any fluid recommendations?
I think it's DOT4, it should say on the MC cover(just make sure you use the right one), any brand synthetic is fine, as it lasts longer.
Every other year is a good idea to change it too.
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