Front forks Ohlin valves

[lil4399]

Speaking with the company that are going to refurbish my rear shocks, I asked about them fitting progressive springs to the front. They suggested I keep the normal springs and change the valves to Ohlins.

Anyone gone down this route?

Cheers

Ian

[GSXKING]

It was offered to me many years ago, however the price of expensive  valves versus upgraded springs was the reason I went with springs and heavier fork oil. May I ask if they have quoted you a price ? 

[lil4399]

It was offered to me many years ago, however the price of expensive  valves versus upgraded springs was the reason I went with springs and heavier fork oil. May I ask if they have quoted you a price ? 

€200 + ttc

€220 for the rear shocks or €300 with blasted & painted springs

[lil4399]

It was offered to me many years ago, however the price of expensive  valves versus upgraded springs was the reason I went with springs and heavier fork oil. May I ask if they have quoted you a price ? 

My local Suzuki shop want €300 to install the springs if I buy them (€117)

[Hooli]

Installing springs is an absolute doddle, change the oil at the same time & away you go. You don't even need to disturb the seals.

The most complicated tool you need is a ruler to check the top nut on the damper rod is 11mm from the end & then to check the air gap having poured the new oil in & pumped the damper to get the air out.

I always drop the yokes out to check & regrease the steering bearings while in there too.

[lil4399]

Installing springs is an absolute doddle, change the oil at the same time & away you go. You don't even need to disturb the seals.

The most complicated tool you need is a ruler to check the top nut on the damper rod is 11mm from the end & then to check the air gap having poured the new oil in & pumped the damper to get the air out.

I always drop the yokes out to check & regrease the steering bearings while in there too.

Cheers, I will go and have a look on the suspension forum re changing the springs 👍

[Hooli]

It's pretty much take the cap off the forks, pull the spring out & drop the new one in if that's all you're doing. With the front of the bike supported of course.

[grog]

Lil, forget the Suzuki shop, robbery. My suspension bloke, fitted Wilber progressive, new seals, new oil, set to my weight , $400. Checked bushes, if not happy will adjust settings free. Not sure how that adjusts to your money. Written this b4 but a great result. No diving, now compliant, not a pogo stick. Back then i reckon i spent two years, looking at advice, how to set, MCN settings, forum advice. Drove me crazy, forks were crap. One day at his shop, so good. Now its just tip oil out, refill.