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Message started by grey-head on 08/30/05 at 19:14:58

Title: stiffer fork springs
Post by grey-head on 08/30/05 at 19:14:58

could somebody please tell me where i can find a set of fork springs that wil stiffen my front-end? i've looked practically everywhere, even my local stealership, no luck!
thanks and God bless...-greyhead-

p.s. i have a 2001 savage

Title: Re: stiffer fork springs
Post by babbalou on 08/30/05 at 19:40:25

I checked the Progressive website. They have fork springs but I didn't find a specific application for the Savage. They may have some that would fit. There's a number to call a tech for info on the "company" box.
http://www.progressivesuspension.com/springs.html

I'm thinking about "cheapin' out" & seeing if I can fit another spacer in to stiffen the springs a little.

Title: Re: stiffer fork springs
Post by DavidV on 08/30/05 at 19:43:24

I think I read that you can go with thicker fork oil. That'd be quicker & cheaper than new springs, if it's enough.

Title: Re: stiffer fork springs
Post by slavy on 08/31/05 at 09:06:56

Why don't You try to put more preload on the spring with 1" spacers above the springs?

Title: Re: stiffer fork springs
Post by lancer on 08/31/05 at 09:47:55

I changed my fork oil back in early spring...BOY DID IT NEED TO BE CHANGED...and I used 20W Amsoil Fork Oil. It made a very significant difference in dampening and control effect, and made the whole bike handle and feel better.
The stock forks are not as good as the Ceriani forks of course (those are off my bike and waiting for a new front disc system), but the heavier oil is a good way to improve the steering/handling experience.

Title: Re: stiffer fork springs
Post by Savage_Rob on 08/31/05 at 11:14:55

I've never changed fork oil before. I guess I need to figure that one out and do it.

Title: Re: stiffer fork springs
Post by lancer on 08/31/05 at 12:42:38

Yes you do. When I finally got around to doing mine and took the tubes off, there was almost NO OIL IN IT AT ALL...NOT GOOD. It took me several times to get it clean inside.

Title: Re: stiffer fork springs
Post by Reelthing on 08/31/05 at 21:40:18

Now, if we could just work out a drain plug fill plug for the savage fork

Title: Re: stiffer fork springs
Post by Greg_650 on 09/01/05 at 06:37:04

slavy wrote:

Why don't You try to put more preload on the spring with 1" spacers above the springs?

I did it with some washers that fit...3 washers = 3/8"