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Technically Speaking => Suspension => Topic started by: Speedy1959 on Monday, 19 September 2022, 09:59 PM

Title: Are my Fork Springs Standard?
Post by: Speedy1959 on Monday, 19 September 2022, 09:59 PM
Hi All,
Since I got this bike I have noticed the front end isnt actually that saggy (or soggy)..
I have to re do one of the seals as despite me replacing with genuine Suzuki Seals it weaps..
Not major but a small dribble after a ride..

Anyway I decided to measure the spring..
According to the downloaded manual the free length is supposed to be 316mm
Mine are around 340mm

Just had a thought...
Are the springs in the later models (K7) a bit longer? Or do I actually have upgraded springs?

S.
Title: Re: Are my Fork Springs Standard?
Post by: Tim1954 on Monday, 19 September 2022, 10:46 PM
Yes, they are longer from K5 on and all internals of the forks are different.
Title: Re: Are my Fork Springs Standard?
Post by: Hooli on Monday, 19 September 2022, 11:05 PM
Indeed, as said. There's no big spacer on later bikes so the springs are longer.
Title: Re: Are my Fork Springs Standard?
Post by: seth on Tuesday, 20 September 2022, 12:00 AM
Early ones on the left later on the right  :cheers:
Title: Re: Are my Fork Springs Standard?
Post by: Speedy1959 on Tuesday, 20 September 2022, 01:57 AM
Thanks very much to Y'all who responded.

S