98 VTR Fork Spring question
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98 VTR Fork Spring question
Hello all,
I have a 98 VTR with 14,000Kms on it. I am the second owner. I have babied this animal and love it.
I have noticed that the front end bottoms out if I hit a pothole or the curb. The mechanic recommended to change the stock front fork springs with Ohlins spring ($130 CAD + Ohlins fork oil).
What do you think of this change ?
Should I just change the oil and leave the springs as is ?
OR
Go with the change of the springs and the oil ?
Any input will help.
I have a 98 VTR with 14,000Kms on it. I am the second owner. I have babied this animal and love it.
I have noticed that the front end bottoms out if I hit a pothole or the curb. The mechanic recommended to change the stock front fork springs with Ohlins spring ($130 CAD + Ohlins fork oil).
What do you think of this change ?
Should I just change the oil and leave the springs as is ?
OR
Go with the change of the springs and the oil ?
Any input will help.
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i put sonic springs in mine - very good price for a nice straight rate spring.
i think that read 7.5W fork oil works well in the stock valve fork ( i used 7w due to not finding 7.5 )
i made my own measuring device - really simple.
tim
vtr1000 isn't listed on the website but the f3 is the same spring ( i think )
if you call or e-mail he'll tell you. when i ordered mine he said he would update his site, but.... we all get buzy.
http://www.sonicsprings.com
i think that read 7.5W fork oil works well in the stock valve fork ( i used 7w due to not finding 7.5 )
i made my own measuring device - really simple.
tim
vtr1000 isn't listed on the website but the f3 is the same spring ( i think )
if you call or e-mail he'll tell you. when i ordered mine he said he would update his site, but.... we all get buzy.
http://www.sonicsprings.com
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