My M1 has Maxton tuned S1 forks. They were sent away to Maxton for race tuning, whilst they are perfect for fast road riding, The spring is too stiff for my riding style, im a plodder not a racer and want something I can make softer.

Does anyone have a set of X1 shocks they would like to do an exchange for ...? must be in as perfect condition as possible

Ta

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"With square conduct, level steps, and upright intentions ..”

before you do anything mate

would you like a test run on my X1 Ash , to see how you like the standard forks ?

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Feros Ferio

Sure thing, Don. When the weather perks up we can do a bike swap and have a ride

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"With square conduct, level steps, and upright intentions ..”

...no kissing though

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Feros Ferio

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"With square conduct, level steps, and upright intentions ..”

Ash, much as I love my X1, the std forks really aren't the best thing about it (imho the M2 had the best forks ) Have a go on Dons bike and I'm sure you'll keep the Maxtons

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If your dreams don't scare you, they are not big enough.

I am sure Adam is right. I have Beef's old Maxton S1 forks which are open to offers

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08 Specialized Langster

Phone up Maxton and see how much the revalving / springing would cost ....

The original M2 forks were rubbish TBH
I have no idea what X1's are like - I know that the Showas are meant to have more adjustability than WPs ( you have WPs)

X1 Showas with the right oil are as good as it gets IMO.

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Mithered ta death.
92 MB
96 S2T
98 S1W
00 M2
01 X1
03 P3
10 CR

And I liked the forks on your X1 so much, Adam that I bought a pair for my S1W

Steve

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Back on the road again!

Re sprung and oiled so I'll agree, they aren't too bad
In their defence, they don't have the pronounced stiction that I've felt on some more upmarket Ohlins forks

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If your dreams don't scare you, they are not big enough.

Air gap and oil set up correctly.. you can't beat them.... but what do I know??

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Spencer Racing... www.spencerracing.co.uk

What oil is the best? Weight and amount/air gap?

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Buell X1 lightning 2001 in white

Depends on your weight and riding style......there is no fixed formula, getting suspension set up right is more down to experience ie. good communication/feed back from the customer etc......I pride myself on being a pretty good judge of what a customer needs by weighing them and looking at how their tyres have been used

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Mithered ta death.
92 MB
96 S2T
98 S1W
00 M2
01 X1
03 P3
10 CR

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