Air Fork Pressure
- madderkaw
-
Topic Author
- Offline
- User
-
Registered
- Posts: 83
- Thanks: 8
Air Fork Pressure
06 Sep 2006 14:02
I recently purchased (the nicest thing I have ever gotten from cheese-bay, by the way) a pair of air adjustable forks from an 80 750 LTD. I plan on installing them on my 80 650 LTD over the winter. While looking through the KZR spec sheets on these bikes, I did not see a recommended air pressure, or a range of pressures that could be used. I also noticed that the stoke of the 750 fork is almost double (100mm vs. 180mm). is that correct? And if so, could it be a problem? I figured a fork from a heavier bike would ride a little firmer, which is what I was looking for. Since I added the double disc setup, my front end has been a little soft on the brakes and I was hoping that this fork would be the solution. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Duck
-
- Offline
- User
-
Registered
- e vica na i sau na ga
- Posts: 1267
- Thanks: 35
Re: Air Fork Pressure
06 Sep 2006 15:11
Don't know KZ but I run 12lb in my FT500. With your fatter tubes start at 8lb and see how it feels. Mine are skinny 37mm. Make sure nothing hits at full travel.
-Duck
-Duck
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- cnyl
-
- Offline
- User
-
Registered
- Posts: 344
- Thanks: 5
Re: Air Fork Pressure
06 Sep 2006 15:43
I don't remember but I think my 82 GPz750 is 10lbs max.
1982 KZ1000 M2 CSR
North Port, FL
Check out my band
www.myspace.com/tukrhill
North Port, FL
Check out my band
www.myspace.com/tukrhill
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- steell
-
- Offline
- User
-
Registered
- Posts: 6849
- Thanks: 208
Re: Air Fork Pressure
06 Sep 2006 16:30
I think both bikes were real close to the same weight 
Heavier oil in the forks might have helped (and still may be needed).

Heavier oil in the forks might have helped (and still may be needed).
KD9JUR
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Jim N
-
- Offline
- User
-
Registered
- Posts: 5
- Thanks: 0
Re: Air Fork Pressure
08 Sep 2006 10:03
8-14 lbs. I just flushed my fluid and loaded mine up to 12 lbs, since I'm a big guy. Just about right for me, a little stiff, but it dives a lot less now.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- JMKZHI
-
- Offline
- Platinum Member
-
Registered
- Posts: 2428
- Thanks: 48
Last edit: 03 Dec 2008 17:17 by JMKZHI.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
Moderators: Street Fighter LTD