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UK GS850G front fork help please!!

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hi all. I've searched under front forks and suspension with no luck.
i do not have an owners manual, so is anyone able to tell me the standard fork settings for the non - air front forks fitted to UK bikes please?

If so, can they also make me aware of how to adjust them?
 
ianh said:
hi all. I've searched under front forks and suspension with no luck.
i do not have an owners manual, so is anyone able to tell me the standard fork settings for the non - air front forks fitted to UK bikes please?

If so, can they also make me aware of how to adjust them?
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There is probably no adjustment. If they are bottoming out you may need to replace the fork oil and cut a piece of PVC pipe as a spacer so it sticks out of the top of the forks around an inch (cm?)
Progressive makes new springs that work really well if yours are out of spec.
 
Why do you ask ? What issues are you having with them ? As Chef said, upgrading to progressive front springs, seals and new, fresh fork oil is really the way to go.:)
 
Hi all.
Not having problems as such.
I'm 6' and 17st, so I want to ensure I can return them back to standard and then work from there. I don't want to spend any money if all they need is adjusting. Because I don't know what standard is, I can't tell what, if any, changes are needed.
 
17 stone = 238lb. They don't use stones here in the US. At that weight I would be surprised if you didn't need a stiffer spring with a bit more preload.

On way to do it is to cut some coils off the spring & replace with some thick wall PVC pipe at the same length. That will up the spring rate rather than simply add preload.

Dan :)
 
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