Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: Wirth and Ikon - a review

Author: Greg Bender

Date: Mar 3, 2005, 10:19 AM

Post ID: 1718486727



Okay, education time for me. Can you explain the differences - or at
least point me to a good resource to read - about spring, dampers, etc?

Greg Field wrote:
 
Since you fellers are putting so much time into improving your forks,
meebe you'd be interested in really improving them.

I'm working on a way to fit dampers to Loop drum forks. Might some of
you also be interested?

GF

On Thursday, March 3, 2005, at 09:54 AM, Greg Bender wrote:

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Hi Ray,

Just the springs, no spacers.

Ray Hale wrote:
 
Greg,
I also installed the Wirths on my Eldo but have yet to ride it, so no
impressions. Did you use a preload piece as well or just the springs?
Ray

Greg Bender wrote:
 
Last weekend I installed new Wirth fork springs and a new set of the
13.25" Ikon shocks (thanks, MG Cycle). Wow, what a difference! The
bike
handles much better with slightly quicker steering and I really
appreciate the additional ground clearance (which I even found
forgiving


of the Dunstalls replicas mounted wide and low when I didn't choose
the
best line through some curves). I'm no suspension expert by any
stretch
of the imagination, but I'm very happy with my upgrades. Originally,
I
had the stock fork springs and a very cheap set of 12.5" shocks on
the
rear (less than $50). Why didn't I make this upgrade long before
now?!?
Now, I just need to find a completely free Saturday that I can go
ride
around and play with all the settings on the Ikon shocks. :>

Regards,

Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender



pax sine tedio
73 Eldo "19"



Regards,

Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
2000 Quota
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender

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Regards,

Greg Bender
1971 Ambassador
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