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04-23-2016, 06:13 AM
Installed them on Friday. As a 225lb rider, I can say that this has been the best $100 spent on my bike. Goes over bumps smoother and less harsh when I hit hit rough spots on the road.
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05-02-2016, 07:20 AM
I just ordered mine....gaiters next. All in one swap out . 😎


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05-02-2016, 09:18 AM
Just in case anyone needs it, here's my slide show on fork spring replacement > http://www.photosbytink.com/cb1100forksprings/

I have to agree with aschem; suspension is the best upgrade you can do to your bike.
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05-03-2016, 02:54 AM
(04-23-2016, 06:13 AM)aschem_imp Wrote: Installed them on Friday. As a 225lb rider, I can say that this has been the best $100 spent on my bike. Goes over bumps smoother and less harsh when I hit hit rough spots on the road.

I'm really thinking of doing this mod.

I weigh a little over 200 myself and was wondering which springs did you go with?

The weight/setup calculator on their site isn't working for me.
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05-03-2016, 03:39 AM
(05-03-2016, 02:54 AM)LARIDER_imp Wrote:
(04-23-2016, 06:13 AM)aschem_imp Wrote: Installed them on Friday. As a 225lb rider, I can say that this has been the best $100 spent on my bike. Goes over bumps smoother and less harsh when I hit hit rough spots on the road.

I'm really thinking of doing this mod.

I weigh a little over 200 myself and was wondering which springs did you go with?

The weight/setup calculator on their site isn't working for me.

I'm really thinking of doing this mod.

I weigh a little over 200 myself and was wondering which springs did you go with?

The weight/setup calculator on their site isn't working for me. I went with the stiffest springs (1.0) and no regrets
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05-03-2016, 04:20 AM
Nice! Thanks for the slideshow, I learned a lot. Beer
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05-03-2016, 06:47 AM
(05-03-2016, 03:39 AM)aschem_imp Wrote:
(05-03-2016, 02:54 AM)LARIDER_imp Wrote:
(04-23-2016, 06:13 AM)aschem_imp Wrote: Installed them on Friday. As a 225lb rider, I can say that this has been the best $100 spent on my bike. Goes over bumps smoother and less harsh when I hit hit rough spots on the road.

I'm really thinking of doing this mod.

I weigh a little over 200 myself and was wondering which springs did you go with?

The weight/setup calculator on their site isn't working for me.

I'm really thinking of doing this mod.

I weigh a little over 200 myself and was wondering which springs did you go with?

The weight/setup calculator on their site isn't working for me. I went with the stiffest springs (1.0) and no regrets

I'm really thinking of doing this mod.

I weigh a little over 200 myself and was wondering which springs did you go with?

The weight/setup calculator on their site isn't working for me. I went with the stiffest springs (1.0) and no regrets
Thanks for the info.
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05-06-2016, 10:03 AM
(05-02-2016, 07:20 AM)dsan1964_imp Wrote: I just ordered mine....gaiters next. All in one swap out . 😎


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I received my springs...but they sent me 15 wt. oil wrong wt.and I need gaitors! Kawasaki or triumph ? And where to get them? Thanks
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05-06-2016, 11:39 AM
Kawasaki W650 ones are very nice.
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05-06-2016, 09:12 PM
Kawasaki part number as posted by Ferret

Kaw Part Numbers:
49006-1335 (boots) x 2

His post on installation. http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....8#pid47848
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