Cheap fork upgrade, gain over 20% travel for under $100

[TxTaoRider]

Originally Posted by Megadan

Also, damping rod is part number 51440-446-003

This does not include any other parts, but many of the missing bits can be transered from the hawk anyway.

I think the stock chinese springs may bind before full travel so you might be better of getting the whole assembly with springs.

Fyi, if you can find 1983 cr80r damper rods, they'll go about 8.9" travel. They are super rare and out of production. Also I think adding that much length to these forks may make them feel real flexy.

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by TxTaoRider

I think the stock chinese springs may bind before full travel so you might be better of getting the whole assembly with springs.

Fyi, if you can find 1983 cr80r damper rods, they'll go about 9.5" travel. They are super rare and out of production. Also I think adding that much length to these forks may make them feel real flexy.

I would get some custom single rate springs at that point anyway. Only runs about 150 bucks

[TxTaoRider]

Originally Posted by Megadan

I would get some custom single rate springs at that point anyway. Only runs about 150 bucks

At 190lbs using the single lower spring is pretty close based on Racetech's preload/sag measurements for an MX style bike. I'm sure its be fine for someone a heavier that doesn't do many bigger jumps and besides, they were included in the the price of the forks. Lol