A motorcycle’s suspension system is crucial for optimal performance, handling, and ride comfort. This system comprises several key components, including fork springs, shock absorbers, and linkages. Among these, fork springs are vital for maintaining the bike’s stability and control, especially during braking, cornering, and acceleration.
A well-designed fork spring significantly enhances handling, reduces front-end dive, and improves the overall riding experience. When choosing fork springs, it’s important to consider factors such as rider weight, riding style, and the type of terrain.
Spring rates are also critical, as they determine the force needed to compress the spring. By selecting the appropriate fork springs, riders can achieve peak performance and enjoy a smoother, more controlled ride.
At Anderson Quality Spring Manufacturing, we specialize in working directly with manufacturers to produce narrow-tolerance specification parts that meet the unique demands of the motorsports industry. We focus particularly on fork springs for motocross and motorcycles. We collaborate with industry leaders like BBR Motorsports, Vanasche Motorsports, Enzo Racing, PR2 Racing, GP Suspension and others who cater to small custom manufacturers and major name brands. Our commitment to American manufacturing heritage ensures that every part is made in our Canby, Oregon, factory. Our fork springs are manufactured using high-quality materials, ensuring durability and performance. We pride ourselves on the quality and reliability of the products we offer. Trust Anderson Quality Springs for your custom manufactured compression springs.
Through extensive testing with various materials, Anderson Quality Spring Manufacturing has developed repeatable manufacturing processes to ensure the highest quality fork springs for off-road, pit bike, and street bike applications. These suspension components face extreme demands, performing flawlessly under high jumps, whoops, cornering, acceleration, and braking. Designed to endure immense stress and shock, our springs allow for easier compression initially but become much harder in the latter phase to optimize comfort and handling during rides. Progressive rate and linear rate springs function differently, particularly at the end of the suspension stroke, impacting ride quality and handling. Our springs are built to last, lap after lap.
In racing, off-road, and pit bike applications, “tuning” suspension components is critical to giving riders a competitive edge. Customization is key, as each rider’s needs vary based on factors such as:
Learn about the benefits of different spring types to achieve better balance, control, and comfort while riding.
Our expertise in producing springs with tighter tolerances allows retailers, wholesalers, and race teams to achieve precise customizations. These adjustments maximize suspension travel while accounting for compression and droop, ensuring that riders benefit from optimal performance tailored to their unique specifications. Adjusting valving is essential for maintaining a smooth ride when using aftermarket springs, which require careful setup to ensure optimal damping and response.
Manufacturing motorcycle fork springs with exceptional precision requires meticulous control over specifications like wire diameter, ID/OD, spring rate and free length variation. At Anderson, we leverage in-house engineering, rigorous cycle testing, and extensive knowledge of raw materials to achieve market-leading tolerances. This commitment to precision ensures our springs deliver consistent, reliable performance for every rider. Our product kits include all necessary information for installation and adjustment.
Industry Standard Spring Rate Tolerancing: ±10%
Anderson Spring Rate Tolerancing: ±3%
Selecting the appropriate type, year, make, and model of your fork springs is crucial for optimal performance.
Common suspension issues can affect the bike’s performance, handling, and overall ride quality. Fork dive is a common issue, where the front fork compresses excessively, affecting the bike’s stability and control. Brake fade is another common issue, where the brakes lose their effectiveness due to excessive heat buildup. Loss of grip is also a common issue, where the bike’s tires lose traction, affecting the rider’s confidence and control.
A well-designed suspension system can help prevent these issues, providing a smooth and confident ride. Regular maintenance and inspection can also help identify and address suspension issues before they become major problems. Upgrading the suspension with a fork spring kit or other components can also help improve the bike’s performance and handling.
It’s essential to consult the bike’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for suspension maintenance and repair. By addressing common suspension issues and keeping the system in top condition, riders can enjoy a safer, more enjoyable riding experience.
Our Canby, Oregon factory has a team of experts dedicated to hands-on spring manufacturing. From initial design to prototype testing, product refinement, quality assurance, and on-time delivery, we ensure that every part receives undivided attention. Whether you’re a small custom manufacturer or a major industry brand, Anderson Quality Spring Manufacturing is your trusted partner for high-performance fork springs engineered for the demands of motorsports. Our fork springs are manufactured using high-quality materials, including lightweight chrome silicon spring steel, ensuring durability and performance. We pride ourselves on offering products that are reliable and meet the highest standards of quality and convenience.
