front suspension set up

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front suspension set up

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1989 E1. I weigh 100 - 110kgs with riding gear..

Struggling to find anyone in the UK who will set. Up conventional forks.


I have another 89 E1 and suspension. Was set up when I bought it and its ace to ride.Its got the following written in the service manual by the last owner.

Manual says oil level 140 +/- 2mm
Written underneath is ' -15mm (+17cc) better to damp. -23mm +25cc(600 from drained)'

????????????

Then the owner has written 'springs 490/491'

Anyone help. I want it set up for enduro riding rather than jumps/moto x.

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You will need the correct rate springs and little preload.

Eibach 996 series work well. What is your exact riding weight?? .46 - .48 sounds about right
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Got my suspension tuned by "Rob Talton" in Lincoln he does suspension for BSB etc . He did a fantastic job all for 98 pounds Inc all new seals, like you asked for green lane , enduro use. Hope that helps got number if you need .
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Andy,

That would be great. Spookingly I picked the bike up from Tattersall, Lincolnshire!!!

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Hi Box Robs number 07770787567 address Forest lodge LN85LS. I am currently doing a front end swap on my KDX 220 using 05,KX 125, so will have a pair of nearly new KDX items for sale soon.

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