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techtalk:evo:susp01 [2020/10/25 03:59] ixl2relax [Front Fork Info] |
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====== EVO: Suspension ====== | ====== EVO: Suspension ====== | ||
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+ | Check the REFerence Section for additional Suspension information:\\ | ||
+ | [[techtalk:ref:tools010#suspension|Suspension Tools]] | ||
===== Sub-Documents ===== | ===== Sub-Documents ===== | ||
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The set of damper tubes on the left includes the 'top out' springs which help cushion the end of travel when the forks expand. All models use the same top out springs (as stock). | The set of damper tubes on the left includes the 'top out' springs which help cushion the end of travel when the forks expand. All models use the same top out springs (as stock). | ||
- | Racetech has a fairly detailed explanation of Damper Rod Forks, along with their promotion of cartridge emulators, at this site: http://racetech.com/html_files/dampingrodforks.html | + | Racetech has a fairly detailed explanation of Damper Rod Forks, along with their promotion of cartridge emulators, at this site: https://racetech.com/page/title/Emulators-How%20They%20Work |
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* (Use a JIS screwdriver for JIS screws. JIS screws look like Philips screws with a dot in the center of the head, but the JIS version is a wider blade with different spline angles. Using a Philips screwdriver on a JIS screw will often round out the screw head. However, using a JIS screwdriver on a Philips-head screw may work just fine, since the driver splines fit snugly on the upper, heavier part of the screw head.) | * (Use a JIS screwdriver for JIS screws. JIS screws look like Philips screws with a dot in the center of the head, but the JIS version is a wider blade with different spline angles. Using a Philips screwdriver on a JIS screw will often round out the screw head. However, using a JIS screwdriver on a Philips-head screw may work just fine, since the driver splines fit snugly on the upper, heavier part of the screw head.) | ||
- | 45815-03 - Chrome Fork Slider Drain Screw Kit((Folkie - xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=738626))\\ | + | 45815-03 - Chrome Fork Slider Drain Screw Kit ((Folkie of the XLFORUM xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=738626))\\ |
- | Screw size is M4 (0.7mm) × 6mm - Includes a pair of chrome allen head drain screws and washers - Uses 2.5mm allen key | + | Screw size is M4 (0.7mm) × 6mm - Includes a pair of chrome allen head drain screws and washers - Uses 2.5mm allen key. \\ |
+ | (Try a 3mm allen key first, the chroming takes up some space in the hex slot) \\ | ||
+ | You can also upgrade to socket head (Allen head) bolts to help prevent stripping out heads. \\ | ||
+ | These are stainless steel bought from a hardware store. Size M4 (0.7mm) × 8mm. \\ | ||
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+ | {{:techtalk:evo:susp:fork_drain_screw_upgrade_pic1_by_luxblue.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by LuxBlue of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1056600)) {{:techtalk:evo:susp:fork_drain_screw_upgrade_pic2_by_luxblue.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by LuxBlue of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1056600)) \\ | ||
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| |Slider Tube|45395-97|23.375" |45395-92|24.25"| | | |Slider Tube|45395-97|23.375" |45395-92|24.25"| | ||
|:::|Damper Tube|45925-97|9.0"|45938-92|7.5"| | |:::|Damper Tube|45925-97|9.0"|45938-92|7.5"| | ||
- | |:::|Spring-#Coils|45376-97| |45372-92|21.5"_47coils| | + | |:::|Spring-#Coils|45376-97|20.5"_DR|45372-92|21.5"_47coils| |
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^1998|Models >>^Std|Length^Hug&Ctm|Length| | ^1998|Models >>^Std|Length^Hug&Ctm|Length| | ||
| |Slider Tube|45395-97|23.375" |45395-92|24.25"| | | |Slider Tube|45395-97|23.375" |45395-92|24.25"| | ||
|:::|Damper Tube|45925-97|9.0"|45938-92|7.5"| | |:::|Damper Tube|45925-97|9.0"|45938-92|7.5"| | ||
- | |:::|Spring-#Coils|45376-97| |45372-92|21.5"_47coils| | + | |:::|Spring-#Coils|45376-97|20.5"_DR|45372-92|21.5"_47coils| |
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^1999-2003|Models >>^Std&Ctm|Length^Hugger|Length| | ^1999-2003|Models >>^Std&Ctm|Length^Hugger|Length| | ||
| |Slider Tube|45395-97|23.375"|45395-92|24.25"| | | |Slider Tube|45395-97|23.375"|45395-92|24.25"| | ||
|:::|Damper Tube|45925-97|9.0"|45938-92|7.5"| | |:::|Damper Tube|45925-97|9.0"|45938-92|7.5"| | ||
- | |:::|Spring-#Coils|45376-97| |45372-92|21.5"_47coils| | + | |:::|Spring-#Coils|45376-97|20.5"_Dr|45372-92|21.5"_47coils| |
^2002-2003|Models >>^883R|Length| || | ^2002-2003|Models >>^883R|Length| || | ||
| |Slider Tube|45395-97|23.375"| || | | |Slider Tube|45395-97|23.375"| || | ||
|:::|Damper Tube|45925-97|9.0"| || | |:::|Damper Tube|45925-97|9.0"| || | ||
- | |:::|Spring-#Coils|45376-97| | || | + | |:::|Spring-#Coils|45376-97|20.5"_DR| || |
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- | Spring Rates:\\ | + | Spring Notes/Rates:\\ |
45372-92 - 21.5" - 47coils - Rate reported as 40#/in ((by sebasbecu at xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072495)) | 45372-92 - 21.5" - 47coils - Rate reported as 40#/in ((by sebasbecu at xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072495)) | ||
+ | 45376-97 - 20.5"_DR - These are dual-rate springs while most of the other fork springs are single-rate | ||
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^ 2014-2018 | 1200T |45395-09|45458-09|45500244|DT=7.5" - 45458-09((xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1863121)) | | ^ 2014-2018 | 1200T |45395-09|45458-09|45500244|DT=7.5" - 45458-09((xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1863121)) | | ||
- | (Measurements for this section contributed by XLForum members) | + | (Measurements for this section contributed by XLForum member, including this thread: http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2045589) |
===== Mixed-Tech Forks ===== | ===== Mixed-Tech Forks ===== |