916 forks - standard specs

[Gary T.]

Can anyone advise me on the standard spring rate and travel for a set of late (65mm caliper mount) 916 forks. I'm trying to set them up on my 900 monster, and find that even with the preload and compression damping backed right off, it still feels a bit harsh and pattery over smaller bumps:puzzled:

It's still a huge improvement on the standard non-adjustable showas that the (dark spec) monster had as standard, but I know they could be better with more fettling.

The forks were blagged cheaply on Ebay, so I may splash out on an overhaul and Racetech upgrade in the new year.

TIA

GT ;)

[Edited on 31-10-2004 by Gary T.]

[skidlids]

Not sure what the standard 916 spring rate is, but according to Ohlins who do a single rate replacement spring rated at 0.9kg/mm which they say is softer than standad, and refer to the standard Showa spring as a 1.0kg/mm but I suspect it would be a progressive spring originally fitted.

[Gary T.]

Skidlids,

Thanks, no idea what the standard overall fork travel is I suppose? I need that to try and set the static sag correctly



[Edited on 31-10-2004 by Gary T.]

[skidlids]

mmmm Standard, got standard forks but not in the bike as my two Dukes have reworked internals
Haynes manual lists travel as 127mm

[Totto]

1.0kg/mm in the later bikes , not sure how far back the applies though

[Gary T.]

Thanks guys - thats a great help :bouncy: