2013 F800GS forks and rims - Page 6

Hamish71 · 01-06-2013, 04:02 AM

Yes. The 2013 43mm are a lot better than the previous 45mm zokes, in stock form. But they are still not great....not as good, for example as the 45mm with heavier springs and oil.

petzi-baer · 01-06-2013, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsatdm

Are we still talking about the 2013 WP forks? The big issue with the older bike is the crimped cartridge tubes. Any one check to see if the new WP can be revalved?

That's the micro fiche for it:

Petzi-baer

Hamish71 · 01-15-2013, 04:39 AM

i will be taking mine off in about 2 weeks to put 48s on. when i do so i will crack one open and have a look at the tube and take some photos....

xsf18cdf · 02-05-2013, 08:31 AM

Spoke w/service @ Ohlins USA. Kit is in development and word should be forthcoming in next month or so. Just putting this out so Gary Christopher doesn't get swamped with calls over it from our ranks. Sending mine in when its ready. I'll post when I get word.

Thanks,

Gary

Konflict Motorsports · 02-07-2013, 09:34 PM

We have started our R&D about a month ago on the 2013 F800GS and offer a solution that we have not yet released to the public. We are having a test set for a customer done to finalize some details but would like to show the innards from the pre 2012 to 2013 f800GS.

On the left is the 2013 WP sealed cartridge, on the right is the older Marzocchi sealed cartridge. Both units cannot be revalved in stock form. T
We will release our finalized product and pricing once our testing is completed. This should be completed within the next 3 weeks.
With the testing we have already completed we are proud to say that the performance gains will be significantly increased with utilizing higher quality materials, along with a few updates including adjustable pre-load on top of the compression and rebound adjustments. We are very excited to offer this product to the inmates.
I would be more than happy to answer any tech questions you might have.
Alex

xsf18cdf · 02-08-2013, 05:59 AM

Is it a gas charged system like the TTX from Ohlins or is is like the NIX system?

Thanks,

Gary

Konflict Motorsports · 02-08-2013, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xsf18cdf

Is it a gas charged system like the TTX from Ohlins or is is like the NIX system?

Thanks,

Gary

It is very close to the NIX system, with a few updates, and larger by design. Once everything is completed I will post the details on the Konflict Vendor forum page.

xsf18cdf · 02-08-2013, 07:31 AM

Great! I am waiting for word from Ohlins, theirs should be ready in a month. Hopefully pricing will be competitive.

Thanks,

Gary

Konflict Motorsports · 02-08-2013, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xsf18cdf

Great! I am waiting for word from Ohlins, theirs should be ready in a month. Hopefully pricing will be competitive.

Thanks,

Gary

It most definately will be!

xsf18cdf · 02-08-2013, 10:11 AM

Put me on the list. I'm ready to pull the trigger now.

Gary

682-239-0000

Flapjack · 02-08-2013, 11:11 AM

I just purchased a 2013 f800gs. So im curious what that spring rate is on front fork spring. Im trying to lose weight. Right now sit in the 245 lbs range. What springs could anyone recommend for my weight? 50/50 riding.

Konflict Motorsports · 02-08-2013, 11:15 AM

I'd put in .56kg.

CrustyOldFart · 02-08-2013, 02:49 PM

I took delivery on my 2013 F8GS a couple weeks ago. Have 300 miles so far and enough to know that the stock front end is pretty soft and dives down pretty drastically on hard braking. I'd be interested in finding out about the Konflict set-up.

Also, I'm 185 pounds commando (without gear). Wondering what spring rates would be optimal and what are the stock rates? Are the fork springs progressive or constant? I may not be asking the right questions because I really don't know how they work. Back in the day we would drop in new springs and damping rods and adjust oil level. I'm sure technology has advanced past that by now.

Konflict Motorsports · 02-08-2013, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrustyOldFart

I took delivery on my 2013 F8GS a couple weeks ago. Have 300 miles so far and enough to know that the stock front end is pretty soft and dives down pretty drastically on hard braking. I'd be interested in finding out about the Konflict set-up.

Also, I'm 185 pounds commando (without gear). Wondering what spring rates would be optimal and what are the stock rates? Are the fork springs progressive or constant? I may not be asking the right questions because I really don't know how they work. Back in the day we would drop in new springs and damping rods and adjust oil level. I'm sure technology has advanced past that by now.

Stock F800GS's have .47 KG springs, I'd recommend .51KG for your weight in a straight rate spring, 100mm oil level with 5 weight fluid if running the stock internals.

Pangia · 02-08-2013, 10:52 PM

I took delivery of my 2013 F800GS about 4 weeks ago.

First real ride out on dirt 2 weeks ago, bottomed out front fork 3x on a slightly rocky forest service road (my excel rims from woody's held up fine

) . I weigh 180 without gear on. I am coming from a WR450 and like having suspension that can eat up terrain. I ride 70% off road / 30% on.

I am ready to order a set from Alex at Konflict as soon as I get the details. PM me when you are back online.

Thanks for pulling this together Alex

02-05-2013, 08:31 AM	#79
xsf18cdf Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Location: Weatherford, TX Oddometer: 33	Ohlins NIX kit for new WP forks. Spoke w/service @ Ohlins USA. Kit is in development and word should be forthcoming in next month or so. Just putting this out so Gary Christopher doesn't get swamped with calls over it from our ranks. Sending mine in when its ready. I'll post when I get word. Thanks, Gary

02-07-2013, 09:34 PM	#80
Konflict Motorsports KM TUNER Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Redmond, Wa-Thousand Oaks Ca. Oddometer: 623	We have started our R&D about a month ago on the 2013 F800GS and offer a solution that we have not yet released to the public. We are having a test set for a customer done to finalize some details but would like to show the innards from the pre 2012 to 2013 f800GS. On the left is the 2013 WP sealed cartridge, on the right is the older Marzocchi sealed cartridge. Both units cannot be revalved in stock form. T We will release our finalized product and pricing once our testing is completed. This should be completed within the next 3 weeks. With the testing we have already completed we are proud to say that the performance gains will be significantly increased with utilizing higher quality materials, along with a few updates including adjustable pre-load on top of the compression and rebound adjustments. We are very excited to offer this product to the inmates. I would be more than happy to answer any tech questions you might have. Alex __________________ Konflict Motorsports & Suspension Services www.KonflictMotorsports.com

02-08-2013, 11:15 AM	#87
Konflict Motorsports KM TUNER Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Redmond, Wa-Thousand Oaks Ca. Oddometer: 623	I'd put in .56kg. __________________ Konflict Motorsports & Suspension Services www.KonflictMotorsports.com

02-08-2013, 10:52 PM	#90
Pangia Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico Oddometer: 29	Konflict front shock replacement for 2013 F800GS I took delivery of my 2013 F800GS about 4 weeks ago. First real ride out on dirt 2 weeks ago, bottomed out front fork 3x on a slightly rocky forest service road (my excel rims from woody's held up fine ) . I weigh 180 without gear on. I am coming from a WR450 and like having suspension that can eat up terrain. I ride 70% off road / 30% on. I am ready to order a set from Alex at Konflict as soon as I get the details. PM me when you are back online. Thanks for pulling this together Alex

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01-06-2013, 04:02 AM	#76
Hamish71 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Australia Oddometer: 100	Yes. The 2013 43mm are a lot better than the previous 45mm zokes, in stock form. But they are still not great....not as good, for example as the 45mm with heavier springs and oil.

01-15-2013, 04:39 AM	#78
Hamish71 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Australia Oddometer: 100	i will be taking mine off in about 2 weeks to put 48s on. when i do so i will crack one open and have a look at the tube and take some photos....

02-08-2013, 05:59 AM	#81
xsf18cdf Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Location: Weatherford, TX Oddometer: 33	Is it a gas charged system like the TTX from Ohlins or is is like the NIX system? Thanks, Gary

02-08-2013, 07:31 AM	#83
xsf18cdf Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Location: Weatherford, TX Oddometer: 33	Great! I am waiting for word from Ohlins, theirs should be ready in a month. Hopefully pricing will be competitive. Thanks, Gary

02-08-2013, 10:11 AM	#85
xsf18cdf Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Location: Weatherford, TX Oddometer: 33	Put me on the list. I'm ready to pull the trigger now. Gary 682-239-0000

02-08-2013, 11:11 AM	#86
Flapjack n00b Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Aurora, CO Oddometer: 1	I just purchased a 2013 f800gs. So im curious what that spring rate is on front fork spring. Im trying to lose weight. Right now sit in the 245 lbs range. What springs could anyone recommend for my weight? 50/50 riding.

02-08-2013, 02:49 PM	#88
CrustyOldFart Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Location: Alpine, San Diego County, California Oddometer: 17	I took delivery on my 2013 F8GS a couple weeks ago. Have 300 miles so far and enough to know that the stock front end is pretty soft and dives down pretty drastically on hard braking. I'd be interested in finding out about the Konflict set-up. Also, I'm 185 pounds commando (without gear). Wondering what spring rates would be optimal and what are the stock rates? Are the fork springs progressive or constant? I may not be asking the right questions because I really don't know how they work. Back in the day we would drop in new springs and damping rods and adjust oil level. I'm sure technology has advanced past that by now.