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Originally Posted by SV650N  Problem I have is replacing the fork springs. I don't have a garage or any sort of work shop, so I have nowhere to put a clamp or vise, which is going to make it tough to swap that stuff out. All I really want to do is some 0.9 or 0.95 springs (not progressive, I've heard to avoid those), some 10 wt oil and emulators, which I could probably do myself if I had the room to work. The job might be easier than I think it is, but I've never done it and don't know anyone with first hand experience. |
Do the forks one at a time on the bike. It's easier with a rear stand, or a center stand, but can be done on a kickstand. Loosen the upper triple clamp bolts on one side, take that cap off (careful on the last few threads because it's under tension). Remove the spacer and spring (slide it through a towel on the way out to keep the oil from going everywhere). Slide in the new spring, check the oil level, put the spacer back in, and put the cap back on. If the bike dropped a little because it's only on one fork - either use a floor jack with a cusion under the bike, or have a friend lift up by the lower triple clamp. Torque the clamp bolts and repeat on the other side.
Good luck...