Posted: 01:00 pm May 24 2005
Someone in a previous thread mentioned the part number and / or the years in which the Honda XR400's came with .38 springs.
Race Tech (http://www.racetech.com) is a company that makes various suspension products. They make the Gold Valve kit. It is a replacement for the stock parts that control the compression damping. Like karbon_dunn said, they also do suspension service.
No laughing from me, karbon_dunn. I was glad to work on your forks (shock, too!). Thanks for mentioning it.
The kit comes with instructions, but there are some finer points that are left out which would make it easier / better. Disassembly of the base valve assemblies is not covered in the OEM service manual. There is more to it than just unbolt, bolt back up.
You can always go with just changing the fork springs now, then changing out the base valving later on if you want. Another company that makes a base valve replacement kit is Racing Suspension Products.
http://www.racingsuspensionproducts.com ... vekit.html
You might want to check into their product.
When you get around to making the cartridge holding tool, you should take the base valves and damper rod out to clean them, as well as to better clean the fork internals. It will show in the OEM manual how to do that. Little bits of metal can float around in the oil, especially when new, so it is a good idea to give it a proper cleaning and fresh oil.
There are a lot of variables that can be adjusted to get your suspension set up for your specific weight and riding style. Be sure to read up on everything. I am sure you can get it better tuned to your needs.
Race Tech (http://www.racetech.com) is a company that makes various suspension products. They make the Gold Valve kit. It is a replacement for the stock parts that control the compression damping. Like karbon_dunn said, they also do suspension service.
No laughing from me, karbon_dunn. I was glad to work on your forks (shock, too!). Thanks for mentioning it.
The kit comes with instructions, but there are some finer points that are left out which would make it easier / better. Disassembly of the base valve assemblies is not covered in the OEM service manual. There is more to it than just unbolt, bolt back up.
You can always go with just changing the fork springs now, then changing out the base valving later on if you want. Another company that makes a base valve replacement kit is Racing Suspension Products.
http://www.racingsuspensionproducts.com ... vekit.html
You might want to check into their product.
When you get around to making the cartridge holding tool, you should take the base valves and damper rod out to clean them, as well as to better clean the fork internals. It will show in the OEM manual how to do that. Little bits of metal can float around in the oil, especially when new, so it is a good idea to give it a proper cleaning and fresh oil.
There are a lot of variables that can be adjusted to get your suspension set up for your specific weight and riding style. Be sure to read up on everything. I am sure you can get it better tuned to your needs.