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    • J
      jonne123 last edited by

      how do i stiffen my forks?

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      • NINJA
        NINJA @jonne123 last edited by

        @jonne123 Stiffer springs and thicker oil.

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        • J
          jonne123 last edited by

          where i can get springs some guys have put metal tubes to increase pre tension. i need to try 15w oil

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          • autovictor
            autovictor last edited by autovictor

            i use some washers for a total of about 1.5cm (0,6 inches). there are also the caps with adjustable preload out there https://www.ebay.it/itm/Preload-Fork-Cap-For-Yamaha-DT125-2004-2005-2006-41mm-Adjustable-Fork-Bolts/264595320406?hash=item3d9b1c2e56:g:R08AAOSw-E5djuOy

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            • NINJA
              NINJA @autovictor last edited by

              @autovictor Have you tried those???

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              • autovictor
                autovictor @NINJA last edited by

                @NINJA no i didn't, but i'm very tempted

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                • NINJA
                  NINJA @autovictor last edited by

                  @autovictor I'm intrigued to find out what difference they make???

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                  • NINJA
                    NINJA @autovictor last edited by

                    @autovictor The vids are a bit 'waffaly' but the general consensus is that they do stiffer the front end, less diving on braking and they also improve cornering. So I guess that they are worth the money and a viable low cost upgrade;

                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzyY01S_DoI

                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miDjp4H205U&t=2s

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                    • markus.w
                      markus.w @autovictor last edited by

                      @autovictor good call. I didn't know they even existed but I've now read a few reviews and it's all positive. About 20mm of adjustment and some nice anodised colours available. Apparently a noticeable difference and some cheap bling from around £15 upwards. Just added a pair to my shopping list.

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                      • NINJA
                        NINJA @markus.w last edited by NINJA

                        @markus-w We'll all look forwards to your review after installation!!! 😉

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                        • markus.w
                          markus.w @NINJA last edited by

                          @NINJA sure, I will keep you posted.

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                          • autovictor
                            autovictor last edited by

                            i use the washers which are basically the same thing as the adjusters but more unconfortable to set, they do stiffer the suspension but especially on the enduro model (which i have) it's probably better to go with stiffer springs because you are not going to lose stroke. however for the gravel roads i do and a bit of enduro which is far from extreme i haven't got any problem, never went to the stroke end (i'm 65 kg, 143 pounds)

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                            • J
                              jonne123 last edited by

                              where you put the spacers?

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                                NINJA @jonne123 last edited by

                                @jonne123 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=248&v=FC_h27KZOxI&feature=emb_logo

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