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R6Elmo
05-14-2007, 11:44 AM
Curious if you can change JUST the spring with the forks on the bike? These would be for the showas on my ducati.

This is obviously assuming you have the front of the bike off the ground using a stand under the triple and this is ONLY to change the springs. Thanks!
pvd
05-14-2007, 11:48 AM
of course.

remove the cartridge, change the springs, reinstall the cartridge.

they are called cartridge forks for a reason.
R6Elmo
05-14-2007, 12:07 PM
Originally posted by pvd
of course.

remove the cartridge, change the springs, reinstall the cartridge.

they are called cartridge forks for a reason.

i meant if you could do it without removing the forks.
Hooli
05-14-2007, 12:13 PM
Originally posted by pvd
of course.

remove the cartridge, change the springs, reinstall the cartridge.

they are called cartridge forks for a reason.

I thought that springs fit on top of the cartridge. It wouldn't be necessary to remove the cart to get to the springs would it?
ALANRIDER7
05-14-2007, 12:29 PM
If there is a rebound adjustment screw on the fork cap, chances are you'll have to drain the forks, remove the damper rod bolt at the bottom and then use a spring compressor to change fork springs.
afm199
05-14-2007, 01:46 PM
Originally posted by R6Elmo
Curious if you can change JUST the spring with the forks on the bike? These would be for the showas on my ducati.

This is obviously assuming you have the front of the bike off the ground using a stand under the triple and this is ONLY to change the springs. Thanks!

As Alan said, chances are you will have to compress the spring to get the caps off. Every now and then no, but bascially figure on doing it off the bike.
ALANRIDER7
05-14-2007, 01:50 PM
If you've never done it before or don't have the service manual and tools, I recommend having a shop do it. It can get complex.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/203/676/3144498-dsc01562__custom_.jpg
R6Elmo
05-14-2007, 01:57 PM
thanks guys, i'll have aftershocks take a peak again. I was trying to see if it was something i can do myself to save some time.
pvd
05-14-2007, 02:19 PM
this is a fork cartridge removed from a fork as a unit:

http://www.peterverdonedesigns.com/images/content/motorcycle/CBR600RR/forks/cartidgeapart.jpg
ALANRIDER7
05-14-2007, 02:38 PM
Repost.

:twofinger
TWF
05-15-2007, 02:04 AM
yes,you can change springs without taking forks of the bike.all you need is spring compressor tool to take caps off.
kxmike
05-15-2007, 09:32 AM
Originally posted by TWF
yes,you can change springs without taking forks of the bike.all you need is spring compressor tool to take caps off.

+1 ...I've done it a few times, but it's hard not to make a mess;) .
elskipador
05-15-2007, 04:08 PM
+1
TWF
05-15-2007, 05:15 PM
Originally posted by kxmike
+1 ...I've done it a few times, but it's hard not to make a mess;) .
what mess?
you just pull spring slowly or use towel around for oil.
it is really simple if you know how to take cap off and have tool for it.
kxmike
05-16-2007, 08:03 AM
Originally posted by TWF
what mess?
you just pull spring slowly or use towel around for oil.
it is really simple if you know how to take cap off and have tool for it.

Yah I know...but I'm always in a hurry and usually end up dripping fork oil on something:blush . Not a big deal though;) .