how to change fork springs ?

[RAINMAKER]

Been many years since done anything like this, hows it done?
Do you just unscrew top caps a pull out spring or is it more complicated than that and how do you get top caps back on under pressure of spring.
Heard they come off like a rocket if any tension on springs ?

[Druid]

Been many years since done anything like this, hows it done?
Do you just unscrew top caps a pull out spring or is it more complicated than that

No, it's that simple. The caps are under some considerable tension from the springs though, you'll need to be ready to stop the caps flying off.

and how do you get top caps back on under pressure of spring.

Lean on your socket, hard.

Heard they come off like a rocket if any tension on springs ?

You heard right. Use a socket to remove the caps rather than a spanner. I always lean on the socket, hand on top of the ratchet head so that I can release the tension on the spring gradually when the cap is undone. Helps if you can get the front wheel clear of the ground, it reduces the spring tension.

[RAINMAKER]

Thanks Druid for the reply............any idea which springs to go for and which fork oil.

Cheers Paul

[Druid]

Ohlins & Progressive both make replacement springs.

Heavier oil gives firmer damping as a rule, so your choice of oil depends on your riding. Mine is SAE7.5W, I think. I asked for a comfortable road biased set up, rather than track biased.

[Stormin Ben]

Best bet is call Roger at Revolution racing

He knows the VTR inside out and is more than happy to impart his knowledge
He'll tell you exactly what to get and where to get it, how to fit it and 101 other things besides

Ben

[RAINMAKER]

e-mail crap at the moment but will mail Roger asap.
Do you know if he can do ride in ride out fork job ?