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    Fork Springs?

    Alrighty I have these forks and there pretty shit
    Got a Gsxr750 89 with standard 1100 forks in it, the other day they were practically seized with very little movement. Cleaned them out changed the oil - they move a bit better.
    Measured the springs and going by the manual they are 2 long (by 10m) so I’m thinking I replace the springs and they should be better? thoughts?[8)]
    Ok assuming I replace I springs I need to make them softer, how do I work out what ones I need for my weight? Last question where is best to get them? Thanks in advance

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    Try here http://www.racetech.com/evalving/menu/searchstreet.asp
    Should give you a good idea of what you need.you will need to know your pounds/kg conversions.

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    Get Ross to pull your forks apart & check out the bushes & cartridges before you order the springs Jo, the action felt pretty stodgy - like they could be binding or valving gummed up or summat.

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    Actually i didn't intend you buy whichever springs but use the programme to find the correct spring rate!
    I have a set of springs from an early zx6 rated at ~.6mm/kg for 41mm forks and there are probably others that may have the right springs for you just sitting in the shed.

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    That's a good/handy link there Booster. Cheers mate.

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    I use it all the time, my bikes, mates bikes. Very handy
    And if i do buy new springs or valves i use the racetech , mostly because they have this information freely available.

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