XXTi Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I upgraded my fork springs this weekend. I bought the set from another member. They are the Ohlins 1.05's that Jaws sells and they are really a big improvement. These springs are about 100mm longer than the stockers with shorter spacers. I was short on time so I just installed the springs and spacers. I'll finish going through the forks this winter. I ended up with about 50mm sag, but it still feels much better. I've heard that 35mm is a good number to target. What kind of sag are you other guys running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 No comments on the sag numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pug Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Is this static sag or with you on the bird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted September 18, 2005 Author Share Posted September 18, 2005 That's with me sitting on the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I shimmed my stock springs for 1 and 1/2" of sag. Big improvement. 50mm is too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZDave Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I'd go no more that 40mm. Mine is 37mm and feels good, but I've also got the RaceTech compression and rebound valves fitted. Air gap is important too. What have you got that set to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodeRash Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 A good rule of thumb for any motorcycle. Sag (with you on the bike) should be 1/4 of total suspension travel. On the Blackbird, that is just under 1 3/16" or about 30 mm. If your spring rate is correct, after you adjust the sag properly with you on the bike, check the free sag. (Sag without a rider) You should have 5-10 mm of free sag. If you have no free sag, your spring(s) are to soft. More than 10 mm of free sag, and your springs are to stiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beondwacko Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 I'm definitely gonna need a suspension "coach" this winter. You guys keep on writing , I'll keep on reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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