Fork servicing/new springs.
Fork servicing/new springs.
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TypeR

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1,199 posts

270 months

Wednesday 1st November 2017
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With the winter months around the corner, I've decided to give my 2006 Griso a bit of a strip down and general maintenance.
I'm firmly in the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" camp, but aside from regular oil changes and consumables I've not really laid a finger on it in the six years I've had it.
The main job is to grease the swingarm and steering bearings, and while that's being done, I want to sort out the suspension. The ride is a lot better that it was, but there's still a lot of room for improvement.
I'm keen to get the forks re-sprung for my weight while they're off the the bike and I'm looking for suggestions where to send them. I intend to get the rear shock serviced/replaced too, but that can wait until after Christmas!!
All suggestions greatfully received.


cmaguire

3,589 posts

140 months

Wednesday 1st November 2017
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MCT Stowmarket Suffolk are the obvious choice for a road bike

Speed addicted

6,336 posts

258 months

Wednesday 1st November 2017
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MCT did a good job on the forks and shock for my explorer, made them a lot more compliant by re-valving.

2wheelsjimmy

624 posts

128 months

Wednesday 1st November 2017
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Where are you based? Just go to the best local place in person, then they can set it all up for you in person.

Profile says south bucks. Could try PDQ in taplow, not been myself but reviews are good.

CaptainSlow

13,179 posts

243 months

Wednesday 1st November 2017
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South Bucks? This is a job for Dave.

catso

16,560 posts

298 months

Wednesday 1st November 2017
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I always take mine to K-tech http://www.ktechsuspension.com/ top quality work at a reasonable price. thumbup

moto_traxport

4,265 posts

252 months

Thursday 2nd November 2017
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2wheelsjimmy said:
Where are you based? Just go to the best local place in person, then they can set it all up for you in person.

Profile says south bucks. Could try PDQ in taplow, not been myself but reviews are good.
+1 on PDQ. Rob their suspension techy is awesome and not just on the supersport, forever doing the weird and wonderful.

You could do linear springs rated to your weight and revalve but I'd suggest also looking at a Hyperpro progressive fork kit which often transform heavier road bikes.

Mr2Mike

20,143 posts

286 months

Thursday 2nd November 2017
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Buy the springs and do it yourself, it's not particularly difficult to strip forks.