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Joe S.
8th December 2004, 03:54
Hi all.
I have a '05 xl1200r and have purchased a set of xl1200s fork legs to install. Figuring that the extra weight of the '05 and the fact that I am heavier than the 'average' rider I also have ordered a set of Racetech springs to get the springing a bit closer.
What I need to know though is what experience any of you have had so far as oil weights in these fork and some suggested settings for the damping adjustments would be most helpful also. Naturally I don't have a 1200s owner's manual to refer to so I'm hoping some of you have input.
Thanks in advance.

SportsterSpive
9th December 2004, 04:18
I did the same thing for my '04, but I only weigh 165, so I am hoping they will be okay out of the box...

--Sean

wickedsprint
9th December 2004, 04:59
factory settings are as follows...Go full clockwise on all settings then back out to these positions for stock settiings for a 1200 sport front fork.

fork rebound...position 8
fork compression...position 3
fork preload...set at midpoint