mxracr825
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Post by mxracr825 on Aug 12, 2019 17:48:56 GMT -7
I was wondering if anybody had any information on respringing the forks on the mt10. I'm getting my bike sprung for my weight and the shop im having do the work hasn't had a mt10 in the shop yet so mine would be the first. He told me it may be as simple as keeping the forks on the bike and replacing the springs or if worse case scenario he would have to take the forks off and take them apart and re assemble which would be more labor intensive. I was wondering which of the 2 options is the case. Thanks ahead of time
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Post by RedAndBlack on Aug 12, 2019 18:27:05 GMT -7
Almost certain they have to come off the bike. Besides, unless this is a brand new bike, you probably want to do a full fork service and get the oil and seals replaced.
Also, suspension is a very specialized thing in motorcycles. Kind of like how you don't have a General practitioner do hand surgery. I would strongly recommend you seek out someone who specializes in suspension work. I've been down the road with a mechanic replacing suspension parts. It cost me more money in the long run.
I know the first thing my suspension guy would ask you is are you using all of your fork travel after the suspension was set to your weight? If not, he won't recommend a respring. So unless you're on the lower or higher spectrum of sportbike rider weight, most suspension tuners can find your desired results without a respring.
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mxracr825
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Post by mxracr825 on Aug 12, 2019 19:55:42 GMT -7
It is a very good suspension shop they work and tune AMA superbikes. I was wondering for myself is all. I wouldn't let somebody touch my bike unless they were good and the bike has 250 miles haha
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mxracr825
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Post by mxracr825 on Aug 12, 2019 19:56:31 GMT -7
I'm also 300lbs and 6ft4 so I need a respring for sure
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Post by RedAndBlack on Aug 13, 2019 19:00:09 GMT -7
Ok good! Glad you're on top of it!
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chesterburnet
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Post by chesterburnet on Dec 26, 2019 20:46:03 GMT -7
Almost certain they have to come off the bike. Besides, unless this is a brand new bike, you probably want to do a full fork service and get the oil and seals replaced. Also, suspension is a very specialized thing in motorcycles. Kind of like how you don't have a General practitioner do hand surgery. I would strongly recommend you seek out someone who specializes in suspension work. I've been down the road with a mechanic replacing suspension parts. It cost me more money in the long run. I know the first thing my suspension guy would ask you is are you using all of your fork travel after the suspension was set to your weight? If not, he won't recommend a respring. So unless you're on the lower or higher spectrum of sportbike rider weight, most suspension tuners can find your desired results without a respring. This is inaccurate information. If a bike comes sprung for an average 185 pound rider the no way that anyone is going to set it to your weight if you're not in that range. If this was the case, why in the world would they have 5 - 6 different spring options. I have an excellent local performance shop that did my last bike and I'm going to have them do it on this one within the next few weeks. I'm not sure what weight spring the stock one is for but I'd find out and figure if your over 20 - 25 lighter or heavier you might want to seriously think about going to an aftermarket spring. There's quite a few excellent aftermarket suspension manufacturers and you can get good info from them. I'm a big K-Tech fan and I know if you call them they will give you good advice. I just had somebody else tell me all I need to do is turn the rebound adjustment all the way in and my bike will handle like a dream. There's a lot of bad advice flying around on motorcycle forums....... some good too. |
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Post by smokinfz10 on Dec 26, 2019 22:55:14 GMT -7
traxxion.com for me and www.kyleusa.com/ for my BMW R NineT Racer. For my Racer I did a full Ohlins Fork Cartrige Kit and an Ohlins rear shock with ride height adjustment. I am 173 lbs with out gear, so I am going to leave the FZ 10 suspension alone. Next year I will be at the race track with the FZ 10. |
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Post by RedAndBlack on Dec 27, 2019 11:26:41 GMT -7
Almost certain they have to come off the bike. Besides, unless this is a brand new bike, you probably want to do a full fork service and get the oil and seals replaced. Also, suspension is a very specialized thing in motorcycles. Kind of like how you don't have a General practitioner do hand surgery. I would strongly recommend you seek out someone who specializes in suspension work. I've been down the road with a mechanic replacing suspension parts. It cost me more money in the long run. I know the first thing my suspension guy would ask you is are you using all of your fork travel after the suspension was set to your weight? If not, he won't recommend a respring. So unless you're on the lower or higher spectrum of sportbike rider weight, most suspension tuners can find your desired results without a respring. This is inaccurate information. If a bike comes sprung for an average 185 pound rider the no way that anyone is going to set it to your weight if you're not in that range. If this was the case, why in the world would they have 5 - 6 different spring options. I have an excellent local performance shop that did my last bike and I'm going to have them do it on this one within the next few weeks. I'm not sure what weight spring the stock one is for but I'd find out and figure if your over 20 - 25 lighter or heavier you might want to seriously think about going to an aftermarket spring. There's quite a few excellent aftermarket suspension manufacturers and you can get good info from them. I'm a big K-Tech fan and I know if you call them they will give you good advice. I just had somebody else tell me all I need to do is turn the rebound adjustment all the way in and my bike will handle like a dream. There's a lot of bad advice flying around on motorcycle forums....... some good too.
What was inaccurate?
If you're not bottoming out the suspension travel, you don't NEED to respring. You could of course, but you don't NEED to. You're still within the adjustability of the current spring. So it's a cost vs practicality thing which is what OP seemed to be asking about.
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Post by smokinfz10 on Dec 27, 2019 12:26:58 GMT -7
I adjust all my suspension myself for the street and track. I am not going to beat up anybody on this forum or get into a verbal argument about stock suspension. My suggestion to anybody out there is to first adjust your suspension properly and to take notes of all your adjustments. Make single adjustments in one step at a time and see if that is better or worse. Buy a measuring tape in MM to make it simple. Here is a link to get you started in the right direction.
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Post by chesterburnet on Jan 25, 2020 21:01:06 GMT -7
This is inaccurate information. If a bike comes sprung for an average 185 pound rider the no way that anyone is going to set it to your weight if you're not in that range. If this was the case, why in the world would they have 5 - 6 different spring options. I have an excellent local performance shop that did my last bike and I'm going to have them do it on this one within the next few weeks. I'm not sure what weight spring the stock one is for but I'd find out and figure if your over 20 - 25 lighter or heavier you might want to seriously think about going to an aftermarket spring. There's quite a few excellent aftermarket suspension manufacturers and you can get good info from them. I'm a big K-Tech fan and I know if you call them they will give you good advice. I just had somebody else tell me all I need to do is turn the rebound adjustment all the way in and my bike will handle like a dream. There's a lot of bad advice flying around on motorcycle forums....... some good too.
"What was inaccurate?
If you're not bottoming out the suspension travel, you don't NEED to respring. You could of course, but you don't NEED to. You're still within the adjustability of the current spring. So it's a cost vs practicality thing which is what OP seemed to be asking about."
I just noticed this reply. There's a little more to it then bottoming out. Again I'll ask, why would they make different springs if it was just a matter of setting the preload? If you try to set the sag and your too heavy there won't be any preload left to set it if you are substantially over the weight that the stock springs are for. Just because you've turn the adjustments on your suspension doesn't mean your suspension is set up. I've found this out first hand. Talk to a real suspension guy and they will tell you that you can't set up a bike that is not sprung correctly. I'm about as far away from being a suspension expert as you can get but I am very proficient in paying attention to the true experts.
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