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How to Install Motorcycle Fork Springs
DIY FORK SPRING INSTALL - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 1, 2, 3. #1 DO NOT INSTALL SPRINGS WITH TOO LARGE AN OD! Spring Outside Diameters (OD) example sizes: WP 48mm 43.5mm OD KYB 48mm 44mm OD SHOWA 49mm 45mm OD If the springs are 1/2mm smaller OD no big deal. #2 YOU MAY HAVE TO TRIM SPRING GUIDES! Spring inside diameters: Spring inside diameters will vary depending on the wire size. Stiffer spring rates need thicker wire and the ID will be smaller. Many times heavier rate spri
Joseph Spinali
Jun 17, 20253 min read
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Why do I change my motorcycle springs?
Why do I change my motorcycle fork springs? SPRINGS ARE THE FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT SUSPENSION COMPONENT! A motorcycle will not perform...
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May 5, 20244 min read
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WHY DO I SET SAG?
IS SETTING SAG A CRAP SHOOT? WHAT IS STATIC SAG... A FLACCID ATTEMPT TO ASCERTAIN HOW MUCH SPRING PRELOAD YOU HAVE WITHOUT ACTUALLY...
Joseph Spinali
Apr 22, 20245 min read
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BLADDER CONVERSION - YES OR NO?
There's a lot of hubbub about bladder conversion kits in recent years, so lets really dive into it. Bladder conversion - Yes or No? We tested bladder conversions some years ago with Noah Kepple. With Noah, we raced and tested for GasGas, KTM, and Husqvarna until 2023. FYI, Noah just did the brand new Triumph 250 test for Cycle News because he has a better feel for suspension and bike set up than 99% of the riders in this country. Anyhow on to the bladder tests we did. At the
Joseph Spinali
Apr 20, 20243 min read
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AIR FORKS GOOD BAD OR UGLY!
Air forks or Spring forks and Why?
Joseph Spinali
Apr 18, 20243 min read
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STOP KILLING FORK SEALS
Learn how and when to take care of your motorcycle suspension seals.
Joseph Spinali
Apr 17, 20245 min read
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