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Fork Springs for a 90 - 5/22/2008 9:04:11 AM

bigape

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Now that I have my '90 1000F on the road, I noticed that the front forks seemed a little soft for my weight (a little over 230 pounds). So, I have been combing ebay to find a set of progressive springs. I found a set for the 87-88 Hurricane and a set for the 93-96 1000F. Are the springs between the 90-91 model and the 93 model that different? Will the 93-96 springs work in my 90? So long as they are the same diameter and length, I would guess that the would work. As I recall, the real differences between the 90-91 model and the 93-96 was the linked braking system (so the rotors and calipers are totally different) and the upper fairing was a little pointier. Other than that, they look the same. The 93 doesn't have inverted forks.

Anyone know the answer to this?

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RE: Fork Springs for a 90 - 5/22/2008 9:15:51 AM

Shadow1

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Have a look at "quick suspension question" on page 4 of the posts - may help you.
Otherwise, try adding 10ml of fork oil to each leg - will firm up a bit......

Also -"fork springs - which manufacturer ?" - posted by Malbojah on 28th April, and "Incredible long fork springs" by R1000 on 8th Dec 2006.....

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RE: Fork Springs for a 90 - 5/22/2008 7:19:47 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Shadow1

Have a look at "quick suspension question" on page 4 of the posts - may help you.
Otherwise, try adding 10ml of fork oil to each leg - will firm up a bit......
Also -"fork springs - which manufacturer ?" - posted by Malbojah on 28th April, and "Incredible long fork springs" by R1000 on 8th Dec 2006.....

I went for the Racetech springs with a 1.0 kg setting (250lb fat ass) Just haven't had any lift space in my shed to dismantle the front end (working on my Sabre at the moment so I have something to ride while working on the CBR)

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RE: Fork Springs for a 90 - 5/23/2008 7:18:35 PM

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I actually got up with Sonic and they have the 1.2kg/mm in stock. I plan to order some next week.

But after reading some of the other posts on replacing the front fork springs, I am wondering if the rear will suck after I get the front sorted out. I wonder if fox or someone makes a replacement rear shock.

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RE: Fork Springs for a 90 - 5/24/2008 4:24:07 AM

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Nobody that I know of make rear shocks (Racetech, Progressive HyperPro, Fox, Sonic)

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http://www.cbrforum.com/m_273343/tm.htm
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http://www.cbrforum.com/m_266491/tm.htm
HOW TO: Clutch Replacement (PICTURE INTENSE)

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RE: Fork Springs for a 90 - 5/24/2008 5:34:43 AM

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Ohlins do shocks for the 87/88 and 89 on, but not cheap !!! Here's a link
http://www.harris-performance.com/website/acatalog/index.html?http%3A//www.harris-performance.com/website/acatalog/Online_Catalog_Honda_shocks_92.html&CatalogBody

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