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Title: ..... FZ1 springs
Post by: Brook on October 28, 2010, 10:33:33 PM
...... Can someone tell me, if the FZ1 02 and 03 forks use the same springs ??
... I received my Traxxion Dynamics springs [1.0]today, [after 5:00 ] and they are shorter than what is in the forks now. and I think the forks are 03's.

                                      thanks, Jeff
Title: Re: ..... FZ1 springs
Post by: SlowOldGuy on October 28, 2010, 10:41:47 PM
I would think '01 through '05 use the same springs.  Nothing significant changed on the Gen 1 that I know of.

DavidR.
Title: Re: ..... FZ1 springs
Post by: Yamifj1200 on October 28, 2010, 10:44:05 PM
When I replaced my stock FZ1 springs with traxxon's omni springs I had to use a longer spacer to get my preload set right. IIRC the omni springs I got came with some tubing that I cut down to make the spacers.. Hope this helps..

Eric M
Title: Re: ..... FZ1 springs
Post by: Brook on October 28, 2010, 11:04:21 PM
..... Yamifj1200,.... Yes it did, the springs came with two tubes and a buffer of some sort...I have not taken them out of the wrapper yet, I want to make sure they are the right springs,...... Thanks

   But, I may need to send them back anyway, I order the 1.05 and he sent the 1.0
Title: Re: ..... FZ1 springs
Post by: Yamifj1200 on October 29, 2010, 09:05:23 AM
I suppose it depends on what you weigh. I was at 235# when I ordered the 1.0 kg Omni springs and now Im 192# and the front end still rides fine for me. You might be fine with the 1.0's

Eric M
Title: Re: ..... FZ1 springs
Post by: andyb on October 29, 2010, 09:21:50 AM
If ordering springs made you lose 42lbs, i'm going to buy a set myself!
Title: Re: ..... FZ1 springs
Post by: Yamifj1200 on October 29, 2010, 03:20:51 PM
I was referring to the way the forks worked at either weight. Determination, hard work and not eating as much is why I was able to loose the weight. I'm still recovering from my stroke and I spose sometimes I may type things that others may not understand.

Eric M