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Post by ch66s6r on Sept 22, 2015 11:50:21 GMT -5
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Post by paulmohr on Sept 22, 2015 15:17:02 GMT -5
I am not sure about scooters but I know on a car it is kind of a no no and considered a ghetto fix.
Cutting the springs wont just make it lower it will also effect the spring rate and may even ruin the spring. Especially if cutting them involves heating them up too much.
If springs are cheap for your scooter you could always try it and if it messes it up just get a new spring.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2015 20:47:29 GMT -5
In that article, he also says this:
"*******UPDATE…I have since removed my springs completely and I personally believe the ride is much better for me. Also you will probably have to cut down the kick stand. Modify your scooter how you see fit for your purposes *********"
So, he is now riding with NO springs and says it rides better? I can not see how this could be a good idea. Just my opinion.
Bill
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Post by tsimi on Sept 22, 2015 21:20:09 GMT -5
Cutting springs to make the Scooter lower is popular here in Japan since it is an easy to do modification if you cannot afford a lowdown fork. Still you have to know how much you cut off the spring. Too much and you will regret it when the first big bump comes.
Riding "without" springs at all is not recommended that would defeat the purpose of having a fork. That dude in the tutorial might as well use two iron rods instead if he drives without springs.
Oh and one more thing. If that dude is the one from the picture then he is either an idiot or he is challenging his luck. Grinding, cutting, welding or doing anything that throws sparks around and wearing no protective gear is a big no go. So please don't copy that.
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Post by spaz12 on Sept 24, 2015 2:55:32 GMT -5
You can also raise the forks up through the triple tree. Most of the time there is a stop in there that stops them from going past a certain point. Grind it out and raise the tubes. Use a micrometer though so that they are raised precisely the same height.
Careful though because you are messing with the geometry. As you raise the forks the steering will steer to either direction much quicker and will be less stable at speed. The same applies when cutting the springs.
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Post by Clank on Oct 15, 2015 1:34:29 GMT -5
You could also install lowering blocks in the Forks. You put them under your bump stop springs or blocks. I lowered my Forks 1-1/4" by cutting tubing to length and welding washers to each end.
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