VTR1000.ORG

Youtube link.

Oh..and there are lots of replacement springs shorter than a bikes original length.

I am more than aware of the effects of modifications and will be as usullal, informedly cautious..im not dome idiot butcher...and dont presume any effect..it may work or not but the fork travel will be checked..maybe others would not...but I will. Spring shortening is actually quite common among pro...

I think you missed out the word may........

Wire diameter =W

Center to center coil diameter =C

Number of active coils =N

W⁴x80400/(8xC³xN)

Answer given in N/mm. Convert to Kg/mm by dividing by 9.81

Oh dear, next people will be told not to modify forks as suggested in the workshop knowledge base.
Drilling holes in forks may cause sudden death..etc etc.

Most replacement springs are not the same length as the originals.
I may check the spring weight with a clamp and scales as I cut them.
Im not looking to spend any more money on my spare bike.

Im about to modify my spare forks, as the standard spring is too soft, how much should I cut off to stiffen it.
I have a workshor and do realise I need to rebend the cut to level it again.

Check under the arms of the swinger, Ive had a cbr6 that was rotted through half way along, but didnt realise until I took a rotary wire brush on a grinder to the paint, I then did the same to the 1000 and it had a couple of small holes. They rust from the inside out so by the time the bottom has pe...

The Long Pigs
Mobile Home.

Five people still to order food for Saturday lunchtime.
The order list is on the group wharsapp.

Polymer bushes

There is a similar joke but with a duck. Duck frequents bar, eats sandwich, has a beer, etc. Barman says, hey, you come in here every day and have the same thing..are you local. No, the duck says, im working on the building site up the road. A few days later a circus worker knocks on the pub door, a...

Cds arrived in the post yesterday, cracking band.
The black keys

Yes meant spherical bearing.
I wonder if I could retro fit one?