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GS1000G fork spacer

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russ broomhead

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I own a 81 GS1000G loads of people have told me that to improve the front forks I should fit a 1"" ( 25mm ) spacer under the fork cap and not pressurize with air. So I'm asking the experts their opinion on the subject, any help will be appreciated.
 
You have some choices but that is not the best of them as you're simply changing preload - the "start" point at which the spring starts to compress not the actual spring rate.

You can:

A: Cut your springs & replace that length with spacer (PVC pipe)
B: Replace your springs with Progressive
C: Replace your springs with Sonic Straight (or Racetech if you're feeling flush).

For the ultimate go with Sonic or Racetech straight weight & Cartridge Emulators. (around $250 if you fit yourself).

A lot depends on how deep your pockets are & what you are trying to achieve but using the air feature is certainly not the best way.
 
Another vote for PVC as a cheap and easy to make spacer.
 
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