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Migs16
| Posted on Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 12:38 pm: |
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ive been offered some but what is so great about them and are they really worth it?? |
Mick
| Posted on Monday, September 15, 2008 - 02:01 am: |
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They are more adjustable, but lack the preload adjustment(unless they are from an XB). I have a set from an S3 on mine, I found the standard springs a bit soft for my weight about 230lb , so I fitted some Hyperpro springs, these stiffened em up nicely without losing the suppleness. They are way better than the standard forks tracking thru the corners a lot better , and not as harsh over the bumps, they feel a lot more planted and stable (even with standard springs), with just a little bit of tweaking here and there. So I'd go for em if you can get em cheap enough. |
Migs16
| Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 11:06 pm: |
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really ok thanks alot. |
Gohot
| Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 01:39 pm: |
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And on that note is there a specific year on the older inverted forks that was superior to other year models? I suspect there were weight issues with the different models in relation to the springs, like the bagger verses the S1 minimalist, and the necessary spring rates? |
Bad_karma
| Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 12:41 am: |
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Inverted forks offer more rigidity. Look for 99 (showa I believe)and newer if you don't go XB. The older forks on the S1 & S3 (WP) have compression adjustment on one leg and rebound adjustment on the other (96 - 98). The 99 and newer have both adjustments in each leg. Joe |
Gohot
| Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 01:12 pm: |
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Joe, I suspected there was a difference, all the better then. |
Mick
| Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 07:29 pm: |
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The Showa's are easier to work on too. |
Guell
| Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 09:59 pm: |
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I have the showa forks that id be willing to part with if you can find or bore out your triples. Im going the xb fork route. |
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