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  1. Adjusting the sag on your bike

    ... the amount of front sag we need to alter the amount of spring preload. Don’t confuse this with ‘stiffening’ the suspension, ... the fork springs are pre-loaded with tension – the actual spring rate will remain constant. To increase the sag figure we take preload ...

    James Whitham - 19/09/2018 - 08:01 - 0 comments

  2. Kawasaki Z900RS revealed

    ... 41mm inverted forks with compression and rebound damping and spring pre-load adjustability; and a horizontal back-link, gas-charged shock with rebound damping and spring pre-load adjustability. It comes in brown and orange, black or matte ...

    Visordown - 23/09/2019 - 09:35 - 0 comments

  3. XB12X Ulysses (2005 - 2008) review

    ... Front Adjustable compression damping, rebound and spring preload Adjustability Rear Adjustable compression damping, rebound and spring preload Wheels Front 17" six spoke cast Wheels ...

    Ben Cope - 19/09/2018 - 03:49 - 0 comments

  4. BMW S1000 XR arrives with more power, overhauled design

    ... It’s priced from £16,790 and should be in dealers around spring 2024. 2024 BMW S1000 XR new features Engine power increased ... seat height instead of the previous 840 mm). Optimised spring strut  New, sportier design on the rear section with new side ...

    Alex Whitworth - 27/10/2023 - 11:48 - 0 comments

  5. RC30 review

    ... indulgence suddenly looked like a decent investment. In the spring of 1988 I collected my bike from Jim Allan motorcycles in Falkirk and ... specials it has no weaknesses (Yamaha R7 big end shells spring to mind) so change the oil and filter regularly and it will run ...

    Ben Cope - 23/09/2019 - 09:35 - 0 comments

  6. The first Arc Vector bikes are landing with customers

    ... off. “So, in avoiding that situation we can also spring the bike more softly because of that increased force it takes and for ...

    Simon Hancocks - 10/01/2023 - 10:17 - 0 comments

  7. The first Arc Vector bikes are landing with customers

    ... off. “So, in avoiding that situation we can also spring the bike more softly because of that increased force it takes and for ...

    Simon Hancocks - 10/01/2023 - 10:16 - 0 comments

  8. Fazer8 (2010 - present) review

    ... inverted forks aren’t adjustable and the shock only gets spring preload to fiddle with, but it does have four piston calipers and an ... inverted forks aren’t adjustable and the shock only gets spring preload to fiddle with, but it does have four piston calipers and an ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - 23/09/2019 - 09:35 - 0 comments

  9. 10 step guide for fork removal

    ... and remove the fork cap. 8 Pull the fork spring clear, being careful not to get oil all over the living room carpet. ... the GSX-R's air gap by 10mm. 10 Refit the spring and spacer tube, then fit the special tools to push down the spring ...

    rgo - 23/09/2019 - 00:52 - 0 comments

  10. Road Test: DL1000 V-Strom vs. Tiger vs. TDM900

    ... non adjustable, whilethe rear monoshock at least has remote spring preload adjustment (nice touch, the Tiger has it too) and adjustable ... say. The answer is to firm up the rear shock with some extra spring preload and compression damping then wind more spring into the front ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - 09/09/2019 - 03:05 - 0 comments

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