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Migs16
Posted on Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 12:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

ive been offered some but what is so great about them and are they really worth it??
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Mick
Posted on Monday, September 15, 2008 - 02:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

They are more adjustable, but lack the preload adjustment(unless they are from an XB).
I have a set from an S3 on mine, I found the standard springs a bit soft for my weight about 230lb , so I fitted some Hyperpro springs, these stiffened em up nicely without losing the suppleness.
They are way better than the standard forks
tracking thru the corners a lot better ,
and not as harsh over the bumps, they feel a lot more planted and stable (even with standard springs), with just a little bit of tweaking here and there.
So I'd go for em if you can get em cheap enough.
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Migs16
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 11:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

really ok thanks alot.
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Gohot
Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 01:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

And on that note is there a specific year on the older inverted forks that was superior to other year models? I suspect there were weight issues with the different models in relation to the springs, like the bagger verses the S1 minimalist, and the necessary spring rates?
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Bad_karma
Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 12:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Inverted forks offer more rigidity. Look for 99 (showa I believe)and newer if you don't go XB. The older forks on the S1 & S3 (WP) have compression adjustment on one leg and rebound adjustment on the other (96 - 98). The 99 and newer have both adjustments in each leg.
Joe
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Gohot
Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 01:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Joe, I suspected there was a difference, all the better then.
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Mick
Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 07:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Showa's are easier to work on too.
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Guell
Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 09:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have the showa forks that id be willing to part with if you can find or bore out your triples.


Im going the xb fork route.
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