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mr fish
Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 274
Location: uk
Points: 1508
Registration date: 2009-03-23
 |  Subject: Front forks  Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:50 am | |
| Hello one and all I was wondering if all silverwing forks are soft, and if so if their was a way to make them stiffer??? Also i know its a scoot but it feels like it has a hinge in the middle when going round sweeping bends at 75-90mph could this be due to the forks?? or should i calm down a bit  thanks for any help john |
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joncallihan
Silver Wing Expert
Number of posts: 786
Age: 74
Location: Lafayette, Colorado, USA
Points: 2108
Registration date: 2009-02-16
| | Subject: Re: Front forks Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:07 am | |
| I've only had about 1500 miles of Swing experience, but I feel exactly the same about it.
I've seen several posts on the other Swing site about stiffer springs being both available and improving the handling. The single triple clamp can't help either. |
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JeffR
Site Admin
Number of posts: 1672
Age: 52
Location: Fremont, Ca
Points: 2942
Registration date: 2008-12-19
| | Subject: Re: Front forks Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:12 pm | |
| I had the Hyperpro front springs installed and it really helps a lot. It gives it more of a m/c feel in my opinion. They only cost about $155 so they aren't too bad in price. You may want to consider them. Bernardo also has them and I think he has made some posts with those included. _________________ Ride safe, JeffR 2007 Silver Wing (30,000 miles) 2005 Majesty 400 (sold 12,500 miles) 2004 Reflex (sold 3,500 miles) Givi Windshield, top case, vista cruise, power commander, dr pulley sliders, air hawk seat pad, (J. Costa not installed now), kevlar belt  |
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mr fish
Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 274
Location: uk
Points: 1508
Registration date: 2009-03-23
| | Subject: Re: Front forks Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:14 am | |
| Thanks for the info i shall see if we have these or something like them this side of the pond but i sadly feel its gonna be hard to track some down, we are a nation of sport bike riders and not many big scoots  (but i will change the thinking )lol john |
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Bernardo
Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 261
Location: Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Points: 1454
Registration date: 2008-12-25
| | Subject: Re: Front forks Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:26 am | |
| | mr fish wrote: | Thanks for the info i shall see if we have these or something like them this side of the pond but i sadly feel its gonna be hard to track some down, we are a nation of sport bike riders and not many big scoots (but i will change the thinking )lol
john |
Hi John, (and Jon!)
My local "independant" bike dealer (in UK  )
http://www.davewoodracing.com/
was able to source a set of "hyperpro" progressive springs for my Silver Wing. That said, his usual supplier had initially said they didn't do them for the Silver Wing, to which my friendly dealer explained that he had a customer standing next to him who said that Hyperpro do make them for the Silver Wing..... So the supplier contacted hyperpro, and apprently they weren't in the supplier's catalogue. They got some springs sent out.. They are a Dutch company, so with a bit of assertive web searching/phone calls, I'm sure you will be able to get a pair..... Also, try out these people....
http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo/567200/Handling/Fork-Springs/Hyperpro
The springs make a big difference, and for me anyway have all but eliminated that spongey weavy feel leaning over at high speed. Note that I also have laminar lip and ears fitted, which improves the aerodynamics big style, and I am convinced also adds to high speed stability.
You'll find a lot of useful info if you have a search through the mods section...
http://www.silverwing600.com/silver-wing-accessories-modifications-f5/
Specifically, to read more about the hyperpro springs, check out these threads
http://www.silverwing600.com/silver-wing-accessories-modifications-f5/hyperpro-progressive-springs-t91.htm
http://www.silverwing600.com/silver-wing-accessories-modifications-f5/comprehensive-review-honda-fjs-600-abs-silver-wing-t144.htm
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Skippy
Super Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 299
Age: 45
Location: Exeter. Devon.
Points: 1001
Registration date: 2010-08-18
| | Subject: Re: Front forks Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:27 am | |
| Thanks for the information Gents! My very low mileage 04 bike has a front end that I can only describe as 'boingy' - not something that happend when I took another SWing Scoot out on a test ride  I've had a chat with my dealer friend, who confirmed my suspicion that the fork oil probably hasn't been changed since the bike was built and has lost its damping abilities. The recommended service interval on my other SWing (83 model) is 24 months, so I suspect that 'Betty the Scooter' is well overdue this little job. I've decided to let the dealers do it this time as a. I am not familiar enough with the bike and I want a pro to check it over before I lay a spanner on it, and b. if they are going to do the fork oil then they can also bung in a set of progressive fork springs at the same time!  |
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Hammy
Touring Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 337
Age: 35
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Points: 1096
Registration date: 2010-05-22
| | Subject: Re: Front forks Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:43 pm | |
| I got a chance to ride Cosmic Jumper's Swing with the Hyperpros and it really felt much more solid. I'm a heavy boy, and the Hyperpros seemed to really make for a much smoother ride, even over bumpy pothole-pockmarked Philly roads. |
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walmac
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 36
Location: Lincolnshire UK
Points: 937
Registration date: 2009-12-08
| | Subject: Re: Front forks Fri Aug 27, 2010 5:44 am | |
| HI i fitted some Hyperpro fork springs a couple of monthe ago.What a difference they make to the handling well worth doing.
I had no problem obtaining them in the UK.Also fairly easy to fit,so go for it.
regards
Wal. |
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