Want to stiffen up the front forks a bit.
Been told I could use a spacer in the top
Of each fork.
Is this a good idea and if so what sort of
Size would I need?
I've chased good riders on sports bikes flat out on a set of twisties for 26kms with E09 Dakars on and the front end allowed me to go into corners later, much harder and much faster to the point of the front sliding. Without them I would not have stood any chance and corner entry speed would have been 15-20 mph slower
I'm keen to try the Intiminators too - the new Nitron shock is great but now the front feels embarrassed. I can't find any Intiminators on Ebay - is anyone keen to do a bulk order and maybe save on postage from the USA?
Thanks for all your replies guys.:thumbup:
Managed in the end to get what i wanted from the front end by sourcing 2 slitley shorter springs than the small ones in the top and inserting them along with the original's.
It's taken the initial dive away and firmed it up perfectly.
Wheather it's to do with my weight and size or not but the bike feels really planted and can corner as quick as i need.
All for a total cost of a fiver :thumbright:.
Just found this thread. I'm interested in a group buy too if there is still interest.
I've emailed Ricor to see if they can do anything with the shipping costs and waiting for a reply.
I suggested a group buy a while ago but as I live in Switzerland it was easier in the end just to order my own. Brian at Ricor was very helpful and it would definitely work buying 4/5 sets all posted to the same address. Don't forget import taxes - an extra €50 to France.
I've fitted mine now - easy job. I changed seals and bushes at the same time. Winter here though, so no test ride for a while yet.
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