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HyperPro forks anyone?

Started by Nix1.4, November 23, 2013, 08:44:07 AM

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Nix1.4

Has anyone had these installed, if so, a good move?

I know the Kwacker is not a lightweight, but jeez, the front (and rear) is not what you'd call plush.

I've got both ends on the softest, but I'm not that impressed with the harshness of the ride, so what can be done about it?

I'd love to be in the market for an Ohlins on the back, but that's not happening...

So, HyperPro Progressive Springs, any one got 'em, and a worthy upgrade? Did you have them fitted, if so, how much for the install?

Does anyone know the standard weight of the fork oil, is it a 7.5? I have read that using a 2.5 oil is good...

Thanks for all and any advice on the front and rear 'improvements'

Nick.

viper

if i was going to do it , it would have to be ohlins , megggaa bucks tho'

Nix1.4

Possibly interesting...

Been onto the Race Tech website, and used their Spring Rate Calculator, it seems the GTR has a standard spring rate of 1.2 kgs/mm, where as they recommend a spring rate of 0.93, the closest being 0.95, so it would seem that the original springs are way too hard.
Don't know if this equates to 25% too much, but food for thought methinks...

I will investigate this matter further, and contact some guys who do a lot of race/rebuild/prep' works, and see what their take on the GTR's suspension is?
Of course there are other items to take into consideration, such as what weight of fork oil, and fork valves, and this is way beyond my level of knowledge and/or understanding.

Watch this space :smiley: