FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
Hi, i am changing the fork seals on my Firestorm and i have noticed that the spring coils are slightly different sizes to each other,is this normal?
Thanks for any replies
Med
Thanks for any replies
Med
- benny hedges
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Re: FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
no. they are fkt.
change them for some decent progressives off wemoto & new oil.![Thumbup :thumbup:](./images/smilies/icon_thumbup.gif)
change them for some decent progressives off wemoto & new oil.
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Re: FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
Hyperpro do kits at a sensible price, and feel very good.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
Re: FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
Hi, I,ve got ktech springs in mine they are reasonable priced and the lads at ktech full of information
Geoff
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- denisblackvtr
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Re: FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
Hi Geoff, you say you have k-tech springs fitted and i was wondering if they are linear rate or progressive. Cheers Den
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Re: FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
Hi Den, progressive lots better than they were don't bottom them out anymore when braking hard. ![Thumbup :thumbup:](./images/smilies/icon_thumbup.gif)
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- denisblackvtr
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Re: FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
Cheers for that Geoff. I shall start making my enquireries on monday. Den. PS does everyone recommend progressive?
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Re: FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
Usually, except for racing or a track day only bike.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
- benny hedges
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Re: FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
saying that, ive used mine on the track with progressive springs and it's fine.
feel a lot more confident knowing its not going to dive on me and bottom out coming into bends.
definately a worthwhile mod
feel a lot more confident knowing its not going to dive on me and bottom out coming into bends.
definately a worthwhile mod
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Re: FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
Dennis,denisblackvtr wrote:Cheers for that Geoff. I shall start making my enquireries on monday. Den. PS does everyone recommend progressive?
My forks have linear springs fitted as so will anyone else who's had their forks upgraded by VTR Guru Roger Ditchfield ( http://www.revolutionuk.co.uk/ ). I would say having my forks re-worked was one of the best mod's I've got
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Re: FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
Yes.denisblackvtr wrote:. PS does everyone recommend progressive?
Best progressive rock band ever.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
- firestarter1977
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Re: FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
linear K techs in mines with 10 wt oil ... internal spacer cut down and rebound taper shoulder ground off...
works perfect![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
works perfect
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- denisblackvtr
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Re: FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
Firestarter could explain where and what the rebound shoulder is in the fork's. How much did you cut off the spacer? Sorry for my numptyness regarding these things. Cheers Den ![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_confused.gif)
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- firestarter1977
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Re: FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
Mate...
Do a search on the net for firestorm forks or firestorm fork upgrade.
I found an excellent blog, basically I've used this as the guy explained everything
Roger at revolution told him he does to the storm forks
Iirc the guy was in japan and roger was emailing all his answers.
Grinding the rebound damper rod, you don't take material off the length you just continue the shape of the taper thus removing the shoulder
This gives better rebound adjustment
Cutting down the internal spacer also allows you to achieve the static sag roger recommends.
Mark.
Do a search on the net for firestorm forks or firestorm fork upgrade.
I found an excellent blog, basically I've used this as the guy explained everything
Roger at revolution told him he does to the storm forks
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Iirc the guy was in japan and roger was emailing all his answers.
Grinding the rebound damper rod, you don't take material off the length you just continue the shape of the taper thus removing the shoulder
This gives better rebound adjustment
Cutting down the internal spacer also allows you to achieve the static sag roger recommends.
Mark.
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- firestarter1977
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Re: FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS
Here you go fella.
I've used these settings with good results, I've also got a hagon rear shock, 3mm spacer and dropped the yokes 6mm.
http://www.ablett.jp/bikes/vtr/vtr_sus.htm
I've used these settings with good results, I've also got a hagon rear shock, 3mm spacer and dropped the yokes 6mm.
http://www.ablett.jp/bikes/vtr/vtr_sus.htm
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