Forks 1 Out Of 4 ?

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  1. Bonnie lad

    Bonnie lad New Member

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    #1 Bonnie lad, Aug 8, 2017
    Hi peeps, 2014 T100 - have, like so many changed rear shocks for basic Tec units, much improved so now on to the front end which I find harsh when solo but ok with pillion. If I did only one mod which would be best?? emulators, Intiminators (whats the difference? ) progressive springs ( some say not necessary ) preload adjusters, lighter fork oil. Appreciate feedback.
    Cheers
     
  2. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    #2 MickEng, Aug 8, 2017
    I fitted Hagon progressive springs and changed to 7.5 oil as per their recommendation.
    Good improvement and well worth doing for £80
    Intiminators and the likes are quite pricey and I don't know if you would see much more improvement on a Bonnie ?
     
  3. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    #3 Sprinter, Aug 8, 2017
    Heavier oil makes a big difference
     
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  4. PH1969

    PH1969 Well-Known Member

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    #4 PH1969, Aug 11, 2017
    Slightly heavier oil and emulators make a huge difference
     
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  5. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    #5 steve lovatt, Aug 11, 2017
    TEC progressive front springs are a cheap. easy to fit worthwhile mod.
     
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  6. curly

    curly Noble Member

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    #6 curly, Aug 12, 2017
    Don't know about the other stuff but intiminators are a bad crowd best left to Dr Who, I'd give them a wide birth,
    Hope that helps?

    Curly
     
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  7. Nobby Norman

    Nobby Norman New Member

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    #7 Nobby Norman, Aug 14, 2017
    Try Maxton engineering - they do various mods to either improve the standard units (modification) or renew all the internal basic components. GP20 front fork cartridges. they know what they are doing.
     
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