Kayaba suspension fork springs

length: 454mm

The fork springs are an important part of a motorcycle's suspension system. Their main function is to absorb the shocks and vibrations generated while riding over bumps, uneven terrain, and jumps.

The fork springs are made up of a series of steel or titanium alloy windings that compress and expand in response to the stresses encountered by the motorcycle while riding. In this way, the fork springs help to keep the motorcycle's front wheel in contact with the ground, improving stability, handling, traction, grip, and reducing the stress and fatigue on the rider during the ride.

The spring load of the fork represents the resistance of the spring to compression and is important because it determines the spring's ability to absorb shocks and vibrations during the ride.

The fork spring load on off-road motorcycles depends on both the rider's weight and the type of terrain or track being ridden on. The rider's weight affects the amount of compression of the spring during the ride, while the type of terrain determines the amount of impact force the spring must absorb.

The evaluation of the fork spring depends on the specific model of the motorcycle, the rider's weight, and the type of riding. Motorcycle manufacturers often provide recommendations for adjusting the fork spring load based on these factors, but riders often customize the configuration based on their specific needs.

The unit of measurement used for motorcycle fork springs is Newton per millimeter (N/mm). For example, if the fork spring load is 2.7 N/mm, it means that a force of 2.7 Newton is required to compress the spring by 1 millimeter. For instance, if the fork spring is compressed by 10 millimeters, a force of 27 Newtons is required (2.7 N/mm x 10 mm = 27 N).

Who is Kayaba?
Kayaba, also known as KYB, is a Japanese suspension manufacturer with a long and prestigious history in the motorcycle industry. Founded in 1935, Kayaba began producing motorcycle suspensions in 1954 and has since become one of the world's leading suspension suppliers.

Kayaba is particularly known for its high-quality production and continuous research and development of new suspension technologies. Thanks to its extensive experience in the industry, Kayaba has developed a wide range of motorcycle suspensions suitable for both road and competition use.

In particular, Kayaba suspensions have been installed in many motocross bikes as original equipment. Motocross riders appreciate Kayaba suspensions for their ability to provide a smooth and stable riding experience even on the roughest terrain. The quality of Kayaba suspensions is such that many high-level motocross and freestyle motocross teams regularly use them on their race bikes.

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