Front end

boboneleg · Oct 23, 2007

Sorry if this has been covered before but I have just bought a Dakar and find the front suspension a bit soft for off-road work.

Has anyone done any mods in this area ?

I've heard that Wirth sell a progressive spring kit, any good? :nenau

cheers, Bob.

(RIP) The Wilbur · Oct 23, 2007

Yep.

Fitted to my GS & certainly helps road riding (I use a CCM for "non-tarmaced roads").

Bought for £65 from www.hagonshocks.co.uk

Beemerboff · Oct 23, 2007

Dont rush too quickly into spending money.

As you can reach the rear shock adjuster when you are riding the bike you can set the rear easily.

When you find the sweet spot for the rear you will find the front feels just right too - it is out of balance back to front you feel most and changing the forks springs shouldn't be necessary if you get the balance right .

boboneleg · Oct 24, 2007

Thanks for the replies, as setting the rear shock up is the cheapest option I'll try that first

Jon · Oct 24, 2007

Touratech do a set of progressive springs for them. Had them on mine and made a world of difference........

Timolgra · Oct 24, 2007

I had a standard 650 Dakar for a while and hated the front end both on and off road despite adjusting the rear shock. It was the main reason for selling it.
You could try progressive springs and a heavier weight fork oil.

(RIP) The Wilbur · Oct 25, 2007

Jon said:
Touratech do a set of progressive springs for them. Had them on mine and made a world of difference........

Touratech sell the exact same Wirth springs as Hagon, just at 30% more.

boboneleg · Oct 25, 2007

The Wilbur said:
Touratech sell the exact same Wirth springs as Hagon, just at 30% more.

Well spotted

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