Wilbers Progressive fork springs.

Have any of the congregation gone down the route of fitting Wilbers (or any other type of) fork springs? If so, can I ask what the difference was / felt like?

Not yet but interested too. Having uprated the shock and moved the bars a little so my weight is more over the rear the front forks no longer seem so much of an issue

g00ner said:

Not yet but interested too. Having uprated the shock and moved the bars a little so my weight is more over the rear the front forks no longer seem so much of an issue

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Ditto - I've recently changed the shock to a Wilbers 642 with adjustable height + 25mm. I found the difference to be subtle but worth the investment. The ride height makes the bike turn easier and is more stable mid corner. I also rolled the bars back a few mm to take some pressure off of the front end.

Currently the forks are standard. Sag between front and back is even and within recommendations both ends.

Results - I'm pleased, it handles better on bumpy B roads and is more stable generally. I am 115kg with kit so having the correct spring on the back makes a big difference, the OE was very poor! Obviously this is my opinion, my bike, my riding style etc - others will have different and equally valid advice to give.

For now I'm going to leave the forks alone. Maybe I'll revisit them in the spring but not with springs, probably a Wilbers cartridge set.

When researching the rear shock I spoke with a few suspension specialists and they generally said to replace the rear and see how the bike handles before doing the front - which is what I did and seems to be good advice.

Hope this helps.

jgk

I went for Maxton front and rear. I went for a sporty set up which is quite firm but is so much more controlled and holds the road so much better.
Give Richard at Maxton a ring he's very knowledgable and helpfull. They build them in cheshire so you can visit and see how they're made.

I fitted the Wilbers progressive springs to my Triumph T120 and they are a huge improvement over the harsh standard setup

Well worth the effort for the 100 euros they cost and 20 minutes to fit

https://www.ukgser.com/forums/showt...T120-Round-2?p=4796679&viewfull=1#post4796679