KITACO
Front Fork Spring
500-1432100
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HONDA MONKEY125 All JB02/JB03 models, HONDA glom HRC Race Base Car, HONDA glom All JC75 models, HONDA glom FNO.JC61-1300001-, HONDA glom FNO.JC61-1000001-1299999
* About quality and texture, The Kitaco front fork springs are available in 4 different hardnesses which is helpful as it caters to everyones needs. Steel springs with colour coded marking to reference the 4 different options.* About the feeling of use, Once installed the feel while riding around town and on the open road is much improved, especially under hard braking.* Products to buy together, You will now also be wanting to do something about the rear shock absorbers. Kitaco offer a introductory level option and a premium option made in development with Gears.* Difficulty of installation, The installation is challenging and does require special tooling for working with this design front fork. The process was completed in 120 minutes with some difficultly.* Cost performance and comparison with other products, The Kitaco front fork springs are by far the best value option available. If you are just looking to upgrade the springs only then don't look elsewhere.* About shipping and packaging, I am happy to wait 6 weeks on average for my parts to arrive in Sydney Australia via Webike's sea freight which comes with tracking and insurance so I know I'm covered in case something was to go wrong but with there outstanding bubble wrapping and boxing there have been no problems.* Any concerns, cautions, or advice when purchasing, Take your time to research which spring hardness is best for your weight and riding style. Use the product reviews to assist in making a decision on your purchase.
HONDA MONKEY125 All JB02/JB03 models, HONDA glom HRC Race Base Car, HONDA glom All JC75 models, HONDA glom FNO.JC61-1300001-, HONDA glom FNO.JC61-1000001-1299999
About quality and texture - Excellent quality, nice to have the O-rings included.About the feeling of use - So much better now, the front end no longer dives on regular braking.Products to buy together - A set of rear shocks are now required to complement this front fork spring upgrade.Difficulty of installation - This is a hard installation which takes time, you will also be needing a heat gun and Kitaco's special tool product # 674-1432500.Cost performance and comparison with other products - Great price for the springs but then the additional tool required makes it expensive.About shipping and packaging - Shipping was slow but as expected since I went with the cheaper by sea freight option.Any concerns, cautions, or advice when purchasing - Take note that the lower fork legs unscrews clockwise and I used 10w fork oil with my setup.
HONDA MONKEY125 All JB02/JB03 models, HONDA glom HRC Race Base Car, HONDA glom All JC75 models, HONDA glom FNO.JC61-1300001-, HONDA glom FNO.JC61-1000001-1299999
The springs fitted correctly & are much better than the soft OEM springs.They feel firmer & you don't get the bike wanted to dive on hard braking.Fitment was easy enough but you will need a way of holding the fork tubes during the swap over & a way of heating the bottom of the fork leg.I used a heat gun & worked very easy.
HONDA MONKEY125 All JB02/JB03 models, HONDA glom HRC Race Base Car, HONDA glom All JC75 models, HONDA glom FNO.JC61-1300001-, HONDA glom FNO.JC61-1000001-1299999
The OEM fork springs for my Honda Monkey 125 are just too soft. It is nice that Kitaco offer these upgraded fork springs in four different ratings to suit everyone needs and at a fantastic price. After some research I decided to go with the type 6.0N for my weight 75 kilograms which is a little on the stiffer side but what I like. The maintenance job to change the fork springs is difficult and required special tooling which Kitaco produce and is available from Webike. I am now very happy with how the motorcycle handles on the road.
HONDA MONKEY125 All JB02/JB03 models, HONDA glom HRC Race Base Car, HONDA glom All JC75 models, HONDA glom FNO.JC61-1300001-, HONDA glom FNO.JC61-1000001-1299999
I weigh 85kg and am a heavyweight. At this weight, according to Kitako data, the springs are 6N or more, even the springs in the Orleans cartridge kit " 6.0N" specified for weight 80kg and above. I purchased the Spring 5.5N and K-OIL Medium. . As a result. 5.5N&K-OIL software. That's enough. I went out of my way to make the oil a hard medium, but it is too much of a change from stock. It is so with my weight, so if you are a rider in the 70kg range or less, I think it is too hard. Even if you are a rider who flies, Monkey 125, you should have a certain amount of comfort. If that's the case, you should use 5.5N springs and soft OIL. Or maybe stock springs and medium oil would be fine. I've heard a lot about 75mm oil level adjustment, but I think 80mm would be better for the initial stroke! (In my case, I adapted it to 70-75mm to account for my weight.)
" early sinks move well, sticking in the back, keeping the Rebound supple, not tiring on long touring, but not uprooting at the bottom of the pass" and aiming for a suspension full of contradictions! (Lol) For now, I'm going to ride it as it is, but it seems too hard, I'm going to make the Oil Soft and the Oil surface 80mm. "Anyway, if you choose hard oil and Spring rate, please be careful because NORMAL is soft.
