NC24 - progressive front suspension springs

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NC24 - progressive front suspension springs

Post by radarro » Wed Jun 06, 2018 7:45 am

Hi,
Is anyone awared of progressive front suspension springs I could put into NC24 forks?
Googling for OEM part 51401ML0721 does not bring me any closer.
Could I use any other 80's Jap bike springs instead?

Is it possible that shop specialized in motorbike springs could find substitute based on dimensions of original springs?
BTW - anyone knows original spring size for NC24?

I'm getting ready to rebuild front suspension completely and need to build solid background before attempting.
On the other hand I think that even new original springs would do the job instead of 30 years old ones I use now...

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Re: NC24 - progressive front suspension springs

Post by Neosophist » Wed Jun 06, 2018 11:08 am

You can get springs custom made for your weight and requirements and budget from most suspension specialists.

Rick O used to do progressiev springs for NC30, not sure if he has for nc24, might be worht lookin him out.
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Re: NC24 - progressive front suspension springs

Post by Faxe400 » Fri Jun 08, 2018 11:23 am

Wirth does front springs: http://www.wirth-federn.de/

You can also find them on eBay.

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Re: NC24 - progressive front suspension springs

Post by magg » Fri Jun 08, 2018 1:51 pm

You could start by measuring the spring free length to determine if they have reached the service limit. RG/ZG 371.4mm and RH/RJ/ZH 388.9mm according to the Haynes manual.

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Re: NC24 - progressive front suspension springs

Post by Suzuki416 » Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:09 am

Fairly sure that Hagon make some...

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Re: NC24 - progressive front suspension springs

Post by radarro » Sun Jun 10, 2018 12:25 pm

Thanks for feedback. Both Wirth and Hagon do not have NC24 listed on website, but will ask directly.

@magg - so far didn't know L and R springs differ and have different service limit. I based on CMSNL fiche's where both springs are identical (no 2 in link)
https://www.cmsnl.com/honda-vfr400r-198 ... x0KRYouDcs
But i'll give a check once forks dismantled.

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Re: NC24 - progressive front suspension springs

Post by magg » Sun Jun 10, 2018 1:38 pm

Listing is different models, I am not familiar withe all VFR400 model types so gave you Haynes data for all models. Would expect from data, that springs are pairs of the same length.

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Re: NC24 - progressive front suspension springs

Post by Suzuki416 » Sun Jun 10, 2018 1:42 pm

Here try a couple of links currently on sale on EBAY.

Wirth Springs
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gabelfeder-S ... SweM1aS-R-

HyperPro Springs
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hyperpro-Pro ... SwcfdbFs37

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Re: NC24 - progressive front suspension springs

Post by Neosophist » Sun Jun 10, 2018 4:11 pm

magg wrote:
Sun Jun 10, 2018 1:38 pm
Listing is different models, I am not familiar withe all VFR400 model types so gave you Haynes data for all models. Would expect from data, that springs are pairs of the same length.
RG/ZG is early NC21 and first naked NC21

RH/RJ/ZH is NC24 and later Naked NC21.
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