front suspension set-up

[davepenn]

hi.

can anyone recommend me the best place in teesside to get suspension set-up. im thinking of upgrading my front suspension springs


thanks

[titus]

I believe Alpha Suspension are coming up to the Pitstop soon

[David]

This thread gives some information about Alpha & what they do, teessidebikers.proboards.com/thread/27190/suspension-set-advice

[iconic944ss]

Email from Alpha Suspension...

"Hello.

This is just a quick line to say that I will be providing a Suspension Clinic at The Pit Stop Diner, Bowesfield Lane, Stockton-on-Tees. TS18 3HJ , on Sunday the 24th July from 10.00 am until 2.00 pm. Obviously I will be staying later if there is demand.

No appointment needed.

For details of this and other planned events check out Alpha Suspension Set-Up News page.

If you think someone might like to know about this event please forward this email to them and / or use the Twitter / Facebook link on my news page, or perhaps mention it on your regular forum.

This clinic is weather dependant and so if in doubt please check my website on the day or call.

Thanks in advance.


Warm regards
John Sanderson"

[davepenn]

thanks for replies, but i work weekends so wont be able to see him if he only does weekend trips to teesside, which is a shame as he used to own a honda x11 which is what i own so i guess he would be able to help me a lot

[ZX6-Chris]

he is only based in leeds, so if you contact him im sure he would be happy to help.

pr maybe a memeber may offer their services for a cup of tea and a biscuit.

[titus]

Weardale Racing, Ian Pattinson based in St Johns Chapel Weardale does suspension.

[David]

Jul 13, 2016 20:22:10 GMT davepenn said:

I'm thinking of upgrading my front suspension springs.

Are you looking for a road or race set up.

[davepenn]

thanks for replys everyone.

just looking for road set up, x11 handling is not best in world so was gona invest in a pair of front springs and some new fork oil as ive read it improves things a lot, but im not able to change it myself so would need to take it to someone who could help me and knows what they are doing

[David]

Is this the workshop manual for an X11, www.carlsalter.com/pdfs/Honda_CB1_1100sf_workshop_manual.pdf

Have you got an Owner's Manual for the bike.

[davepenn]

Aug 10, 2016 15:25:49 GMT David said:

Is this the workshop manual for an X11, www.carlsalter.com/pdfs/Honda_CB1_1100sf_workshop_manual.pdf

Have you got an Owner's Manual for the bike.

hi david, yea thats the workshop manual

and yes i do have the owners manual for the bike

thanks dave

[David]

Aug 10, 2016 16:06:33 GMT davepenn said:

i do have the owners manual for the bike

Does the Owner's Manual give any settings for pre-load & damping adjustment on the front forks.

[davepenn]

Aug 10, 2016 16:14:35 GMT David said:

Aug 10, 2016 16:06:33 GMT davepenn said:

i do have the owners manual for the bike

Does the Owner's Manual give any settings for pre-load & damping adjustment on the front forks.

just looked through manual and i cant find anything with regards to the front end settings

[David]

Aug 10, 2016 18:16:12 GMT davepenn said:

just looked through manual and i cant find anything with regards to the front end settings

In which case, any person with the correct competencies ought to be able to help, a specialist in suspension set up may not be required.

Aug 10, 2016 12:23:50 GMT davepenn said:

was gona invest in a pair of front springs and some new fork oil as ive read it improves things a lot

Have the replacement springs & fork oil been identified.

[davepenn]

Aug 10, 2016 18:20:51 GMT David said:

Aug 10, 2016 18:16:12 GMT davepenn said:

just looked through manual and i cant find anything with regards to the front end settings

In which case, any person with the correct competencies ought to be able to help, a specialist in suspension set up may not be required.

Aug 10, 2016 12:23:50 GMT davepenn said:

was gona invest in a pair of front springs and some new fork oil as ive read it improves things a lot

Have the replacement springs & fork oil been identified.

all the guys on the x11 forum have all bought different makes of springs like ohlins, wilbur,hagon usually with 10w fork oil. so i guess its just a case of choosing a pair and seeing how it goes, but  im not clued up about suspensions so thats why i was gonna see a suspension specialist to get the best help i could

[davepenn]

also a few guys on there are recommending just changing the oil to 15w without buying new springs as it makes a considerable difference too. so might be a much cheaper 1st option and see how that goes

[David]

On my 1981 XJ650, I've often toyed with the idea of changing the fork springs & fork oil.

I trust that the Yamaha R&D department know what they are doing, decided to leave well alone & just ride the bike accordingly.

When Alpha suspension were at the Pit Stop recently, "as a joke", I asked if they could do anything with the suspension on my XJ650.

Hagon Shocks do some progressive fork springs plus oil for an X11, www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/catalog/partdetail.aspx?PartNo=400-222-02K

Having spoken to Hagon & seen them at the NEC Bike Show, they might be worth contacting for their advice.

[David]

Aug 10, 2016 18:50:55 GMT davepenn said:

also a few guys on there are recommending just changing the oil to 15w

What oil does Mr Honda recommend.

Looks like to change the oil, the forks have to be removed from the bike & inverted. If the springs are replaced at a later date, the work may have to be repeated.

[nickw]

Without this being derogatory.... If you're not confident or competent leave to a professional. It's a specialist subject...

[davepenn]

Hi thanks for link to the hagon springs. They seem pretty reasonable for £96.

I think i read before that 10w is recommended