FIRESTORM FORK SPRINGS

blob748 · Post by **blob748** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:05 pm

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

benny hedges · Post by **benny hedges** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:11 pm

no. they are fkt.
change them for some decent progressives off wemoto & new oil.

tony.mon · Post by **tony.mon** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 6:47 pm

Hyperpro do kits at a sensible price, and feel very good.

geoff996 · Post by **geoff996** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 2:03 pm

Hi, I,ve got ktech springs in mine they are reasonable priced and the lads at ktech full of information
Geoff

denisblackvtr · Post by **denisblackvtr** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:54 pm

Hi Geoff, you say you have k-tech springs fitted and i was wondering if they are linear rate or progressive. Cheers Den

geoff996 · Post by **geoff996** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:17 pm

Hi Den, progressive lots better than they were don't bottom them out anymore when braking hard.

denisblackvtr · Post by **denisblackvtr** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:33 pm

Cheers for that Geoff. I shall start making my enquireries on monday. Den. PS does everyone recommend progressive?

tony.mon · Post by **tony.mon** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:07 am

Usually, except for racing or a track day only bike.

benny hedges · Post by **benny hedges** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:36 am

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

Post by **sirch345** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:21 am

denisblackvtr wrote:Cheers for that Geoff. I shall start making my enquireries on monday. Den. PS does everyone recommend progressive?

Dennis,
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

Chris.

tony.mon · Post by **tony.mon** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 1:12 pm

denisblackvtr wrote:. PS does everyone recommend progressive?

Yes.

Best progressive rock band ever.

firestarter1977 · Post by **firestarter1977** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 10:52 pm

linear K techs in mines with 10 wt oil ... internal spacer cut down and rebound taper shoulder ground off...

works perfect

denisblackvtr · Post by **denisblackvtr** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:42 am

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

firestarter1977 · Post by **firestarter1977** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:53 am

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.

firestarter1977 · Post by **firestarter1977** » Tue Jan 25, 2011 1:51 pm

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

VTR1000.ORG

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