Adam Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 The forks on the R1 are due a service. Is there much that can be done to improve them short of fitting cartridge kits and what not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porter_jamie Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Yup, get some ktech valves, compression adjusters and some springs. Night and day difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smobytoe Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 maxton say that as standard the springs are a bit soft and the forks don't have enough rebound. thats all i know. i am gonna try changing the oil and putting in 15w. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budda Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 My mate (yamtastic on here) had his re-worked by Kais and he loves them, much plusher than standard. Approx £200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyJim Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 I had mine revalved by MCTechnics (I'd already changed the springs) Totally transformed them. They are firmer, and plusher at the same time. One of the best mods I've done to mine. You can muck about trying different weight oils etc but I don't think you'll ever get the same results as getting them revalved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smobytoe Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I had mine revalved by MCTechnics (I'd already changed the springs) Totally transformed them. They are firmer, and plusher at the same time. One of the best mods I've done to mine. You can muck about trying different weight oils etc but I don't think you'll ever get the same results as getting them revalved. I am listening monkey. Gonna put some cash away for a couple o months and get that revalve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big nick Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I had mine done at Ktech, new valves, heavier 9Nm springs and seals. They are a world apart, suit my weight better (13.5 stone) and the movement is so much plusher as stated before. Definatly worth a look combined with a better rear shock my bike feels brillaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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