Hi everyone 1st post and all,old rider back in the fold. I bought a 04 TE450 with 2200 km and overall good nik. the previous owner did tell me that one fork seal was just begining to leak. Anyway have had 2 rides so far knowing that the fork seal was busted.(Can see it leaking and only 3 hours each ride to suss the bike out.) I have pulled both forks apart and have discovered that there are two different sized springs and spacers in each fork,the previous owner told me the original owner had replaced the front springs with heavier springs.
Im thinking all this is true except someone made a major blue when changing the original springs as the spacers and springs do not match each other.Different size spacers.And both springs are differant heights.
Ive read that the front end of these bikes tends to be a bit harsh so im thinking the smaller spring must be original one .Does anyone have a standard spring laying around that they may want to sell so i can have a matched set. the heights of both springs are 47cm and 45.5cm, By the way im 82kg and probably medium/fast rider,Any suggestions...... Thanks Rod.
Im thinking all this is true except someone made a major blue when changing the original springs as the spacers and springs do not match each other.Different size spacers.And both springs are differant heights.
Ive read that the front end of these bikes tends to be a bit harsh so im thinking the smaller spring must be original one .Does anyone have a standard spring laying around that they may want to sell so i can have a matched set. the heights of both springs are 47cm and 45.5cm, By the way im 82kg and probably medium/fast rider,Any suggestions...... Thanks Rod.