showa fork oil air gap
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Topic: showa fork oil air gap
Posted By: stitchmilie
Subject: showa fork oil air gap
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2024 at 18:10
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hey everyone, replacing the fork seals on my tuono with showa forks and need to know how to measure the air gap ~ is it with the springs in or out when measuring ? cheers.
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Posted By: Spoonz
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2024 at 07:51
| If you’re doing it via the official manual figures then spring out. |
Posted By: stitchmilie
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2024 at 08:06
| cheers spoonz, thank you. |
Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2024 at 14:16
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Unless you've upgraded the cartridge/ valving I'd recommend you decrease the air gap slightly over manual figure,it helps no end unless you're some sort of midget racing snake. I think I went with -5mm if memory serves, it stiffens up the action and helps cushion on full compression as they don't use a bump stop. Personally I'd rejig the shims in both valve stacks while you're in there to remove some of the inherent harshness on compression and add some to the almost non existent rebound. It does make a noticeable difference and it's free  If you don't like it just go back to stacks as before.------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |