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Need help with fork springs

  • mixxx22
    mixxx22
    11 years ago

    hi guys just installed ikon progressive fork springs in my 2008 xl custom and they still fill really soft and have really bad dive, i cut the pre load spacers to 25mm like its saids on the ikon site and filled the oil 6 inches from the top off fork tube with 10w oil

    can anyone give me some tips or let me know if i went wrong somewhere, i want it alot harder and firmer thx

  • Superlow 11
    Superlow 11
    11 years ago

    Talk to Terroristone 1 he should be able to help you out

  • terroristone
    terroristone
    11 years ago

    your oil level is too low, bring it up to 145mm. which way are the springs installed?

    T1

    AA Custom Cycles

  • mixxx22
    mixxx22
    11 years ago

    Springs are installed compress end down 

  • terroristone
    terroristone
    11 years ago
    When the forks are fully extended do the spacers sit out of the end with caps off?
  • mixxx22
    mixxx22
    11 years ago

    Yes mate they sit out about 1 1/2 inches 

  • mixxx22
    mixxx22
    11 years ago

    I'm gonna try draining the oil and put 20w in it to measure 145mm from top of tube 

  • terroristone
    terroristone
    11 years ago
    try 10w first set to 145mm from top.

    T1
  • mixxx22
    mixxx22
    11 years ago

    Thx for your help Terro got it all sorted she feels great now cheers

  • terroristone
    terroristone
    11 years ago
    There are many other little things that will improve it more!