Fork Springs

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by Peter Barbenson, Dec 23, 2017.

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  1. Peter Barbenson

    Peter Barbenson Well-Known Member

    Dec 20, 2017
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    does anybody know the front fork spring rate for the 2012 speed triple R
     
  2. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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  3. Peter Barbenson

    Peter Barbenson Well-Known Member

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    thanks , but the R version uses different forks with a stiffer setup I believe than the S version
     
  4. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    My suspicion is the major difference is the adjustability of the Ohlins items over the Showa whereas spring rates are standardised for the chassis and average rider weight. Racetech don’t differentiate between models when you otherwise think they might.
     
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  5. Peter Barbenson

    Peter Barbenson Well-Known Member

    Dec 20, 2017
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    For the 2012 R version they are .94kg/mm got the info from Ohlins going with .90KG/mm to suit my weight , had my Daytona 955i with that spring rate perfect
     
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  6. Peter Barbenson

    Peter Barbenson Well-Known Member

    Dec 20, 2017
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    Hoping to get the front forks back this week give them a call Tuesday morn , cant wait to put it all back together and try it out , I changed out the rear spring from a 100 to a 95 the mechanic at the dealership had a used 1 $20 worth a try On the Daytona I got a Nitron rear shock and Ohlins springs and valves all set to my weight . made a big difference
     
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  7. Peter Barbenson

    Peter Barbenson Well-Known Member

    Dec 20, 2017
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    All back together , went out for a good ride yesterday little chilly for Texas ,yes the bike felt great

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