so, whats the difference between the 20mm, 25mm and 30mm kits? What do they actually replace inside the forks and how are they better than the stockers? Is it valving or springs or something else?
This is what I know about shocks in general:
Spring (specific spring rate), and fluid that goes through an orifice (specific diameter) both help in damping and rebound. Depending on the combination of these two, the shock works either perfect or crappy. Preload is just loading up the spring inside the tube. Compression and rebound are adjusted through the valving.
My understanding of suspension is basic, am I correct thus far?
so, whats the difference between the 20mm, 25mm and 30mm kits? What do they actually replace inside the forks and how are they better than the stockers? Is it valving or springs or something else?
This is what I know about shocks in general:
Spring (specific spring rate), and fluid that goes through an orifice (specific diameter) both help in damping and rebound. Depending on the combination of these two, the shock works either perfect or crappy. Preload is just loading up the spring inside the tube. Compression and rebound are adjusted through the valving.
My understanding of suspension is basic, am I correct thus far?
You seem to have the concept down - the cartridge kits basically replace everything inside the front fork and the respective valve sizes just allow more fluid to pass. While the 20mm isn't really a hot ticket any more - I'm sure it will still outperform stock by a fair margin.
My ohlins forks actually have compression on one fork and rebound is controlled by the other .
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Originally Posted by r6rammy
differences between double and triple clickers? lol, I'm a suspension noob
The difference is at lap times a lot faster than we'll be running. IIRC, the difference between double and triple clicker is the separation of high and low speed rebound.
If you've got the change - I think this is a great deal to pick up.
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The difference is at lap times a lot faster than we'll be running. IIRC, the difference between double and triple clicker is the separation of high and low speed rebound.
+1. My suspension guy says that if the shock is setup/valved right, you should never have to change the high speed rebound setting... so a double clicker should be good enough for most mortals.
That said, I still would like to have a 3-clicker for the bling factor and never have to worry about regrets lol
Meh, 20mm and a double. Better than stock, but if you're going to drop that kind of money you might as well spend a little more and get a better setup.
hmmmmmmm.... that's basically ~$600 for the $550 for the front cartridges. that's stupid cheap. especially seeing as how you do the 8983 rear with a set of ak20's up front - installed with tax, locally - you're looking at ~$2200.
that's stupid cheap. how did i go from looking at a refresh to possibly getting new suspension completely?! dammit.
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hmmmmmmm.... that's basically ~$600 for the $550 for the front cartridges. that's stupid cheap. especially seeing as how you do the 8983 rear with a set of ak20's up front - installed with tax, locally - you're looking at ~$2200.
that's stupid cheap. how did i go from looking at a refresh to possibly getting new suspension completely?! dammit.
As soon as I saw this thread I thought "can't wait till Justin sees this"
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Damn That is a HELL of a price
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As soon as I saw this thread I thought "can't wait till Justin sees this" 
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