Evening all So it seems i need to replace the springs in my forks , as some previous owner seems to changed them to some that are far to long at 300 mm when they should be 270-273 !! Any ideas where i can get some ? i'm looking for slightly lighter than oe , 0.95's i would like to install , i have spoken to hagon and k-tech , and they can't help , the spring dimensions should be 38.2mm od , 36mm id , 273mm length Does anyone know the ohlins dealer near or in Essex as they might be able to get a compatible spring. Or.. any tricks and tips that you guys have done could be useful Cheers
That's odd. Had my 2001 748R Ohlins serviced and needed a spring change only to find out Ohlins no longer support that fork. The guy doing the job gave me options and I ended up with a slightly longer, slightly softer K-Tech spring which has turned out to suit me perfectly. Andy
These guys are not located in or near Essex. Still they may be able to help you. http://www.maxtonsuspension.co.uk/files/home-road.html As for Ohlins, I have bought from https://www.kais-ohlins.co.uk/ and they are OK
i went through alot of permutations with the very helpful guy at k-tech , although nothing really matched . the 848 spring was same id , od but longer at 288mm . K-tech still do springs for alot of the older stuff as well 916 ..996.. etc but not the 749-999 . other than that i can get some from wilbers , although it'll be a wait to get them from them . anyone used wilbers springs ?
Try speaking to Ben @ B&G motorsport. http://business-directory.autosport.com/company/120/bg-motorsport-ltd?cid=16
Used wilbers front springs inmy 900ss and i cannot really say if they improved the front much as the old springs were knackered, but they certainly behaved in a good and predictable manor. I also replaced the rear unit with Wilbers over the shite cheap Ohlins and it was firmer but better than the OE.
New set of forks here for £300 if you get silly quotes for springs,http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pair-fron...&sd=253124317027&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1 or http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pair-fron...317027?hash=item3aef628f63:g:flsAAOSwv-NWXyd7 I have used this place a few times before and they are new old stock and shipped and delivered really quickly -best price anywhere for 'new' OEM stuff
Just remembered. I've got a pair of forks for a 749 bip stood in the corner of the garage if you need / want spare internals. The caliper mount has a small crack on the left leg. If you want them they're yours for Free! Pm me?
Yep sorry for totally ignoring you. It wasn't intentional. I'll see what I can do postage wise and drop you a pm back. Just bear with me. I'm just in the throes of setting myself a new business up. So I'm up to my ears with accountants and bank managers.
