carb sport forks

[guzziden]

ok,

I've already fitted WP springs to my forks on the sport 1100 carb. But now I want better.

Has anyone tried linear rate springs rather than the progressive rate of the WP replacements?

Also, I've read of fitting CBR600 damping internals. Do anyone know how this is done?

 

thanks

 

GuzziDen

[GuzziMoto]

I personally do not like progressive springs and always try to get straight rate springs.

It may be hard to find a set of the right dimensions but an Ohlins rep. or RaceTech would be two places to check. You may have to change the length of the preload spacers to suit the new springs as you may have to settle for some that are a little shorter or longer.

Along the RaceTech line they offer a gold valve and that may work for you. And for better suspension you possibly could swap to Ohlins internals.

I have heard people mention the CBR internals before but as that bike is not known as having great suspension I was never sure why they went that route.

I would find a good suspension guy, I have used Stig @PPS, and see what they can do for you. If you upgrade the spring then the valving should be adjusted to match.

 

And just to throw this out there, as I have mentioned before, you can buy a front end from a late model GSXR fairly cheaply and with little more then a bearing swap you have a modern front end including light weight wheel and brakes.