200x forks

[350x'inNY]

Someone with a 200X service manual should have your length measurement for the tolerance. If you replace them, replace them with Progressive Fork springs. BikeBandit had a special on them last summer for $62. Those springs will replace BOTH of the springs in each Fork.

Bruce

[Huffa]

Someone with a 200X service manual should have your length measurement for the tolerance. If you replace them, replace them with Progressive Fork springs. BikeBandit had a special on them last summer for $62. Those springs will replace BOTH of the springs in each Fork.

Bruce

Hold on, I got a manual...........be back in a bit.

Top spring - no less then 5.7"

Bottom spring - no less then 15.4"

Should be a spring seat washer between the two when removing them.

[pomona51]

350xinNY are the springs that replace the olds just one long spring. I looked on bikebandit and it just shows one spring for the 200x replacement. And do these come with the spacers that I need

[Dirtcrasher]

350xinNY are the springs that replace the olds just one long spring. I looked on bikebandit and it just shows one spring for the 200x replacement. And do these come with the spacers that I need

New stock springs won't solve the problem. New progressive springs will solve the problem and don't need a spacer to work just fine. Or you can take your springs and just add a size 1" PVC spacer about 1.250 to 1.500 inches long and put it on top of your spring and be good to go. In hardware store form the 1" PVC is a bit to tight on the outside diameter and originally I used a sanding disc to sand it down a bit to fit inside the tube.

[pomona51]

So you think I will be fine for now if I just change my oil to a bigger weight because I am 215 lbs, say 15w or 20w. Then add a 1.5 inch spacer on top of the springs. Why wont new stock springs help out.

[pomona51]

Are these seals the right ones to get

Brand: LeMans
standard fork seals
$6.95
Model: 200x

From: www.Denniskirk.com

[pomona51]

Any help with the fork seals?

[pomona51]

I bought the progressive springs form bikebandit. When I get them all I have to do is take out the old ones and put these in? Do I have to put in any spacers or washers?

[Dirtcrasher]

I don't think the 200X stock has any spacers etc. Just pop them in and your good to go.They ought to be a great improvement. But you need to totally disassemble those forks to replace the seals. A thorough cleaning and checking of all the parts for wear and lots of times, slightly bent upper tubes. Unlesss you owned it since it was ne, chances are good that someone clocked a tree and you can't even see it until you loosen the fork in the triple clamps and spin it around.

[350x'inNY]

I always buy HONDA OEM fork seals... they come with new dust seals too. A "set" only does one fork though.... so buy 2.

Take the ring clip out and take the forks apart and do a thorough inspection/cleaning. Kerosene to flush... then parts/brake cleaner after. Check the bushing on the end of the fork tube. If you see the brass from the wear, you'll need to replace it.

I have a series of pics taken when rebuilding my 350X forks awhile back. Let me know if you'd like a copy of them

The Progressive springs will tell you what to do about spacers for each application. The 350X kits came with PVC spacers... I don't think the 82 R kit did.... if it requires spacers for the 200X, it will come with it. You might have to cut the length down if anything.

Bruce

[83185s]

im not lookin at paying that right now since im quitting my job..when i get a new job tho ill definetly pay that..i just want them to work..they work fine but the air bubbles i dont like hearing..it makes me nervous for some reason so ill replace the oil for now and change the springs later

[pomona51]

350 if you want to send pics that would be great.

[pomona51]

Huffa, When I pulled out my springs the top one was a little over 3 inches and the bottom one was over 19 inches. Compared to the specs that you gave me this does not sound right at all.