K-Tech linear fork springs are manufactured from the highest grade chrome silicone wire, each spring is cold-coiled, heat-treated, pre-set and ground to length before being polished for ultimate performance.
Linear-rate springs are evenly wound from top to bottom so that the force (road surface bumps and potholes, acceleration and braking) remains the same from the initial input right through to when the springs won’t compress any further whereas progressive springs are wound closer at one end and further apart at the other.
Linear springs give you the ability to fine tune the suspension closer to your specific weight, rather than using progressive springs which will always be a compromise as they are manufactured to work over a much wider weight range.
The K-Tech Suspension R&D team have developed these springs over a period of extensive research and testing on their own Yamaha Tenere 700.
All springs have their rate laser etched on the end and are manufactured to DIN 2095 grade 1.
Cold-coiled
Heat-treated
Tempered
Shot-peened
Ground ends
Polished for reduced friction and smoother performance