{"id":237048,"date":"2025-11-03T11:48:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T11:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innteck.it\/innteck-usa\/?post_type=product&#038;p=237048"},"modified":"2026-10-06T07:13:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T07:13:56","slug":"wp-aer-and-xact-spring-conversion-kit-2017-dal-soggio-without-spring","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/innteck.it\/innteck-usa\/product\/motorcycle\/suspensions\/upgrade-kit\/wp-aer-and-xact-spring-conversion-kit-2017-dal-soggio-without-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"WP AER and XACT Spring Conversion Kit 2017 &#8211; Dal Soggio &#8211; WITHOUT Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The <strong>Dal Soggio 1P.SPRING_KIT_2017 Spring Conversion Kit<\/strong> is an internal front suspension conversion developed for compatible <strong>WP AIR \/ AER and WP XACT forks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The system converts the original air-spring configuration to a more traditional <strong>coil-spring fork setup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Dal Soggio designed the conversion as a simple and functional modification that acts specifically on the <strong>pneumatic portion of the fork<\/strong>, rather than replacing the complete damping system or entire front suspension assembly.<\/p>\n<p>The original air spring is therefore replaced by a mechanical spring arrangement while the remaining fork architecture is retained.<\/p>\n<p>This specific product code is supplied <strong>WITHOUT a spring<\/strong>, allowing the suspension technician or rider to select the spring rate separately according to rider weight, motorcycle setup, riding discipline, terrain, and desired suspension behavior.<\/p>\n<p>Dal Soggio lists three spring-rate options for this conversion platform:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>8.8 N\/mm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>9.2 N\/mm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>9.6 N\/mm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Selecting the correct spring rate is essential for establishing appropriate sag, front-end support, braking behavior, and overall chassis balance.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Key Features<\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Converts compatible WP AIR \/ AER and WP XACT front forks from an air-spring system to a traditional coil-spring configuration<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Modification replaces only the pneumatic spring portion while retaining the remaining original fork architecture<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Supplied without a spring, allowing the required spring rate to be selected separately<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Compatible spring options within the Dal Soggio conversion range include 8.8, 9.2, and 9.6 N\/mm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Provides a mechanical alternative to the original air-spring system without requiring replacement of the complete front fork<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Technical Specifications<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Specification<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Dal Soggio Race<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Part Number \/ SKU<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1P.SPRING_KIT_2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Product Family<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Spring Kit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Product Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Front Fork Air-to-Spring Conversion Kit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fork Platforms<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>WP AIR \/ AER \/ WP XACT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Suspension Position<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Front<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Conversion Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Pneumatic spring to mechanical coil spring<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Area Modified<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Pneumatic \/ air-spring section<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Spring Included<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Available Spring Rates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8.8 \/ 9.2 \/ 9.6 N\/mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Installation Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Internal fork conversion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Professional Installation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Recommended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Application &amp; Compatibility<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>1P.SPRING_KIT_2017<\/strong> is intended for compatible <strong>WP AIR \/ AER and WP XACT front fork configurations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Compatibility is determined by the actual fork architecture rather than motorcycle brand or model name alone.<\/p>\n<p>Because WP air forks have been used in different internal configurations across multiple motorcycle models and model years, the exact fork specification should be verified before ordering or installation.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>How the Spring Conversion Works<\/h3>\n<p>A WP air fork uses compressed air as the primary spring element.<\/p>\n<p>The Dal Soggio Spring Kit replaces this pneumatic spring function with a <strong>conventional mechanical coil spring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The conversion therefore changes how the fork supports motorcycle and rider weight while retaining the remaining fork and damping architecture.<\/p>\n<p>This creates a suspension system whose spring force is determined primarily by the installed coil spring rather than by adjustable air pressure.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Spring Rate Options<\/h3>\n<p>Dal Soggio lists three spring rates for this conversion platform:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Spring Rate<\/th>\n<th>Relative Setup<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>8.8 N\/mm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Softer option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>9.2 N\/mm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Intermediate option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>9.6 N\/mm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Firmer option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The appropriate spring should be selected according to factors such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>rider weight;<\/li>\n<li>riding level;<\/li>\n<li>motorcycle setup;<\/li>\n<li>terrain and discipline;<\/li>\n<li>desired static and rider sag;<\/li>\n<li>required braking support;<\/li>\n<li>front-to-rear chassis balance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Spring rate should therefore be treated as an integral part of the suspension setup.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Without Spring Version<\/h3>\n<p>SKU <strong>1P.SPRING_KIT_2017<\/strong> is supplied <strong>without the coil spring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The spring must be selected and obtained separately according to the required setup.<\/p>\n<p>This allows the same conversion hardware to be combined with the most appropriate spring rate rather than supplying a predetermined rate that may not suit every rider.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Air-to-Spring Conversion<\/h3>\n<p>The main purpose of this kit is to replace the pneumatic spring function rather than modify the complete hydraulic damping system.<\/p>\n<p>The conversion should therefore not be confused with a full cartridge replacement or complete fork upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>Compression and rebound damping remain functions of the corresponding fork hydraulic system, while the Spring Kit changes the method used to generate the fork&#8217;s spring force.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Installation Note<\/h3>\n<p>Installation requires disassembly of the compatible WP air fork and replacement of the relevant pneumatic components with the Dal Soggio spring-conversion hardware.<\/p>\n<p>The correct coil spring must then be selected and installed according to the required setup.<\/p>\n<p>Proper assembly, spring selection, preload, oil level, bleeding, and final suspension adjustment are essential for correct operation.<\/p>\n<p>Installation and final setup by a <strong>qualified suspension technician or Dal Soggio specialist<\/strong> are recommended.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Dal Soggio air-to-spring conversion kit for compatible WP AER \/ WP AIR and WP XACT front forks, replacing the original pneumatic spring function with a conventional coil-spring system. 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