Öhlins Fork Springs 7.0 N/mm / 280 mm / Ø 18.5 mm
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The facts.

Technical data
BrandÖhlins
Part Number08428-70
Spring Rate7.0 N/mm
Free Length280 mm
Inner Diameter18.5 mm
Stroke145 mm
ConstructionStraight
Packaging UnitPair
Country of OriginSweden
DescriptionThe whole story▼

Öhlins part number 08428-70 is a pair of fork springs rated at 7.0 N/mm, 280 mm long with a 18.5 mm inner diameter. Spring rate is the single largest variable in how a front end behaves, and it is the one thing no damping adjuster can compensate for.

Key Features

  • Öhlins part number 08428-70
  • Supplied as a pair
  • 145 mm of usable stroke
  • Straight-wound, constant rate
  • Measured spring rate 7.0 N/mm
  • Inner diameter 18.5 mm
  • Free length 280 mm

Manufacture and Tolerance

Rates are offered in defined steps, so a change can be made in one direction at a time. Each spring is set before it is measured, so it will not settle and lose rate in service. Anodising is hard-coat rather than decorative, which matters on a component exposed to road salt and stone chips.

Dimensions

The 18.5 mm bore and 280 mm length are the two figures that decide whether it physically fits; 7.0 N/mm decides whether it suits the rider.

Choosing 7.0 N/mm

This is the end of the range where small-bump compliance matters more than resistance to diving. A soft rate favours grip and comfort over support: the fork moves early, which keeps the tyre loaded on a poor surface. Lighter riders usually end up a step or two below the factory rate once sag is measured properly. Ride quality on the road is decided by rate first and damping second.

Applications

Selection is by measurement. If the diameter and free length match your fork, the remaining question is the rate. There is no model list for this size because the spring is a dimensional part: it fits whatever fork it physically fits. Where Öhlins lists this size against a particular unit, the listing is a starting point rather than a boundary.

Fitting

Öhlins states an air gap for this application, and that figure is part of the setting rather than a detail. Both legs are done together, and both take the same rate. Spring preload spacers may need adjusting to keep the installed length correct.

Road Approval

Road approval: none is issued for springs as such — they replace an existing component of the same function. Any model-specific approval is listed under Applications.

Fitting and Setup Service

Öhlins recommends that its suspension is fitted by an authorised service centre. We are one, and we do the work here: installation, servicing and a proper setup. Ask us and we will include it with the order.

Specifications

  • Brand: Öhlins
  • Part Number: 08428-70
  • Spring Rate: 7.0 N/mm
  • Free Length: 280 mm
  • Inner Diameter: 18.5 mm
  • Stroke: 145 mm
  • Construction: Straight
  • Packaging Unit: Pair
  • Country of Origin: Sweden
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