Is anyone happy with the stock fork springs?
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SuperSport
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Awesome dude. Thanx for the info Yamarocket. Do you mind PMing me your phone number and I will send you mine. just in case I have a problem??? Jim, I have your phone number too, you helped me out with the fuel lines. I thank you again.
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SuperSport
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I will pm you my cell phone number. Dude, are you serious about coming over???? That's awesome dude.Yeah, I don't mind. I have a jack, a rear stand and tools. I am planning on doin itsometime before going down to deals gap and that's the last week of march. When is a good time for you? Do I smell pizza and beer????
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Squid
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From: China
I got mine last week, but haven't installed them.
have some questions:
1.Is it necessary to take off the folks?
2.Is it necessary to replace the folk oil?
3.If don't take off the folks, how to replace the folk oil?
4.What weight oil shall I use?
Anyone has the answers?
have some questions:
1.Is it necessary to take off the folks?
2.Is it necessary to replace the folk oil?
3.If don't take off the folks, how to replace the folk oil?
4.What weight oil shall I use?
Anyone has the answers?
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Squid
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Burton, Michigan
Re: Is anyone happy with the stock fork springs?
1.Is it necessary to take off the folks? NO
2.Is it necessary to replace the folk oil? NO
3.If don't take off the folks, how to replace the folk oil? you really cant
4.What weight oil shall I use? if you change it, use a 10w or go back to the stock Honda 8w if you are happy with it.
2.Is it necessary to replace the folk oil? NO
3.If don't take off the folks, how to replace the folk oil? you really cant
4.What weight oil shall I use? if you change it, use a 10w or go back to the stock Honda 8w if you are happy with it.
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SuperBike
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: San Gabriel Valley
I got mine last week, but haven't installed them.
have some questions:
1.Is it necessary to take off the folks?
2.Is it necessary to replace the folk oil?
3.If don't take off the folks, how to replace the folk oil?
4.What weight oil shall I use?
Anyone has the answers?
have some questions:
1.Is it necessary to take off the folks?
2.Is it necessary to replace the folk oil?
3.If don't take off the folks, how to replace the folk oil?
4.What weight oil shall I use?
Anyone has the answers?
2. If it's new oil, no. But most likely, it's not new.
3. See #1.
4. 5 to 8wt.
Ah. Got beat to it. GG YamaRocket
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Squid
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The spacer is simply a seam-welded steel tube that's not much thicker than a tin can. It's nothing special. Either way, you have to cut it to size.
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Squid
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From: China
Thanks for all you answered my questions.
You are very nice.
I took a ride yesterday, the original folks works great if the road surface is good, otherwise, they will too easy to bottom.
I will do the replacement this weekend.
You are very nice.
I took a ride yesterday, the original folks works great if the road surface is good, otherwise, they will too easy to bottom.
I will do the replacement this weekend.
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Superstock
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Denver, CO
Re: Is anyone happy with the stock fork springs?
There were some modifications to the last-gen Hawks (such as mine with the voltage regulator fins) ie. 2003-2005. Were there suspension changes? Everyone seems annoyed with them for some reason.
I've had a few sportbikes: Katana 600 sport "cow", Ninja 250R and 500R. SHawk's never bottomed-out on me, and handled some really cool sweeps at 140mph. I weigh 180. The other 3 bottomed-out at one time or another.
I ride moderately aggressively. Shrug.
I've had a few sportbikes: Katana 600 sport "cow", Ninja 250R and 500R. SHawk's never bottomed-out on me, and handled some really cool sweeps at 140mph. I weigh 180. The other 3 bottomed-out at one time or another.
I ride moderately aggressively. Shrug.
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I have an 05. I weigh #195. I had to take some preload out to get the proper sag. Now it rides a lot better. I set the rear shock preload on 2nd notch too. Not many twisties around here though. I am happy with the ride and handling.
I looked at the SV too as the local shop sells both. I couldn't pass up on the last year for the Superhawk though and really like the titanium color. I got it for $1000 off list out the door.
I looked at the SV too as the local shop sells both. I couldn't pass up on the last year for the Superhawk though and really like the titanium color. I got it for $1000 off list out the door.
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I have an 05. I weigh #195. I had to take some preload out to get the proper sag. Now it rides a lot better. I set the rear shock preload on 2nd notch too. Not many twisties around here though. I am happy with the ride and handling.
I looked at the SV too as the local shop sells both. I couldn't pass up on the last year for the Superhawk though and really like the titanium color. I got it for $1000 off list out the door.
I looked at the SV too as the local shop sells both. I couldn't pass up on the last year for the Superhawk though and really like the titanium color. I got it for $1000 off list out the door.
I was looking at the same bikes and came away with the same deal as you. 8)
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