[bigredduke]

Excellent tips there Vince! much appreciated. I have some plastic window-fitting wedges available, they should do the trick for opening up the fork yokes. Measuring from the bottom of the fork seems easier than to the top so I will try that approach thank you.

James asked Ohlins about the rear shock spring and apparently the 115nm standard spring will be ok for my bulk so he has ordered that one.

It will be interesting to assess the difference once the bike is properly set up. Assuming of course that I am capable of doing so! *

*Assessing the difference, that is, not setting it up.