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Post by eadmr04 on Jul 1, 2017 18:23:31 GMT
My missus has some Indian 10" forks and wheels fitted to her Sportique and like the original type they really dive when you apply the front brake. It has a decent damper on it but wondered if there is anything else that can be done to stop the diving. I think you get get an longer uprated spring but I know how much of a struggle it is to get a normal spring on so wondered if they are worth fitting and if anyone had nay tips on how to get them on? Cheers.
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Post by ironsloth on Jul 1, 2017 20:05:03 GMT
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Post by bryno on Jul 2, 2017 19:37:08 GMT
^ but how would you know what spring rate you need?
There are off the shelf stiffer spring options (Like Sip) but as you know the original is such a pig to get in, personally I've not attempted to try the stiffer one.
If you do go that route be aware there are 3 different lengths of standard spring so you'd need to remove your original first to be sure you get the correct one.
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Post by ironsloth on Jul 2, 2017 19:54:51 GMT
I admit that bryno, I speak to these guys regularly, you do have to know exactly what you want. They make and sell springs..... That's it...... If anyone Does know the spring lengths and poundage, it's worth an ask if they do carry it on the shelf.
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Post by cakey on Jul 13, 2017 21:00:00 GMT
Have the same on my sprint veloce, it has a bgm damper and a uprated sip spring but this still dives just returns quicker! I've asked about a anti dive kit but I don't think there's one on the market . Must admit it's a bit scary
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Post by me on Jul 14, 2017 14:12:52 GMT
It sounds like the front brake cable is slightly too short - check where it comes out from the bottom of the fork - you need a few inches of loop before it goes into the brake adjuster - a very common complaint and an easy fix -
a lot put it down to the spring and shock but in a lot of cases it is the length of the outer cable - if the outer is too short when you apply the front brake it compresses on the spring which then also pulls on the cable effectively pulling it on harder causing the brake to either lock up or dive.
Its what they used to do on the Lambrettas to make the reverse pull brake - it uses the movement of the suspension to help apply more pressure to the brake.
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