K-tech fork springs

[vanstub]

hi gang have any of you used these at all

[macdee]

hi gang have any of you used these at all

NO
but i did get my springs from Roger Ditchfield
for my weight and cheaper if remember correctly

[popkat]

Yes I have 0.85kg K tech springs in mine, they are drop in using the standard spacers, I have 10wt oil and 140mm air gap, preload set to 25mm, forks dropped 5mm through, you need to drop front as the springs make the bike sit higher at the front (as standard they sag more), might go down another 5mm on mine for the summer.


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[tony.mon]

Yes, I've had some in various front ends, recommended.
Actually, I have a set of springs and cartridges in my Sp2 from them, courtesy of the po.

[countrymick]

get them rogered...you know you want to

[vanstub]

hi gang have any of you used these at all

NO
but i did get my springs from Roger Ditchfield
for my weight and cheaper if remember corr
thanks didn't realise he just done replacement springs i'll have to email him then

[vanstub]

get them rogered...you know you want to

you're right Mick but its just the hassle of getting them to him

[vanstub]

Yes I have 0.85kg K tech springs in mine, they are drop in using the standard spacers, I have 10wt oil and 140mm air gap, preload set to 25mm, forks dropped 5mm through, you need to drop front as the springs make the bike sit higher at the front (as standard they sag more), might go down another 5mm on mine for the summer.


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hi popkat sorry but my bike knowledge is minimal how do you determine what weight of spring to get and just to prove my ignorance how do you set preload and what does it do

[Watty]

Yes I have 0.85kg K tech springs in mine, they are drop in using the standard spacers, I have 10wt oil and 140mm air gap, preload set to 25mm, forks dropped 5mm through, you need to drop front as the springs make the bike sit higher at the front (as standard they sag more), might go down another 5mm on mine for the summer.


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hi popkat sorry but my bike knowledge is minimal how do you determine what weight of spring to get and just to prove my ignorance how do you set preload and what does it do

Without sounding rude if your knowledge is small should you undertake this sort of task yourself? More from a safety point of view!

[carmanbikes]

Hi, I got some and then took them to Roger to fit, What a difference it made the front end is really good

[vanstub]

Hi, I got some and then took them to Roger to fit, What a difference it made the front end is really good

yeah but not as good as your ass end will be with ya new shiny thing

[vanstub]

Yes I have 0.85kg K tech springs in mine, they are drop in using the standard spacers, I have 10wt oil and 140mm air gap, preload set to 25mm, forks dropped 5mm through, you need to drop front as the springs make the bike sit higher at the front (as standard they sag more), might go down another 5mm on mine for the summer.


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hi popkat sorry but my bike knowledge is minimal how do you determine what weight of spring to get and just to prove my ignorance how do you set preload and what does it do

Without sounding rude if your knowledge is small should you undertake this sort of task yourself? More from a safety point of view!

i'll be getting someone to sort it for me just want to get everything together first and know my options

[carmanbikes]

Hi, I got some and then took them to Roger to fit, What a difference it made the front end is really good

yeah but not as good as your ass end will be with ya new shiny thing

Hahaha hopefully

[tony.mon]

As long as the host (or someone local) has a steering stem stand it's do-able on a workshop day- suggest you also trawl the fork rebuild threads and decide what weight of oil you need, and let us know in advance and we'll make sure all the right kit is there.

While you're doing that job it's not much extra work to replace steering stem bearings if it needs doing. Again, forward planning needed as parts of the bearings need to go in a freezer overnight.

[MacV2]

As long as the host (or someone local) has a steering stem stand it's do-able on a workshop day- suggest you also trawl the fork rebuild threads and decide what weight of oil you need, and let us know in advance and we'll make sure all the right kit is there.

While you're doing that job it's not much extra work to replace steering stem bearings if it needs doing. Again, forward planning needed as parts of the bearings need to go in a freezer overnight.

All the kit at Grainstorm inc the freezer, you'd just need to post the bearings to me in advance...

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