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Race tech .90 fork springs

Rob S.

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Any thoughts on RaceTech .90 fork springs for the bike below? 175 lbs all geared up.

Original rate is .575; RaceTech non-progressive springs for the bike are available from .80 to 1.0, IIRC.
 
Any thoughts on RaceTech .90 fork springs for the bike below? 175 lbs all geared up.

Original rate is .575; RaceTech non-progressive springs for the bike are available from .80 to 1.0, IIRC.

They have a spreadsheet to calf spring rate on the rT website.
 
I saw those on CL also, butneed 1.0 or 1.1. Sonic or progressives are about $20 more brand new, but I don't know if they are any different than that brand.
 
Any thoughts on RaceTech .90 fork springs for the bike below? 175 lbs all geared up.

Original rate is .575; RaceTech non-progressive springs for the bike are available from .80 to 1.0, IIRC.

Years ago I modified a set of Progressive springs to get a rate of 0.92kg/mm for my 1100E. They were still too soft for my taste, but that is all there was available at the time. Personally I would go with 1.0kg/mm springs myself for your weight.


Mark
 
I'm getting .90 spring rate for my 550 and about the same weight geared up, maybe a shade less. I want a good firm ride. I'd think it'd be too soft for your bike.
 
It might be just fine for you and better than your old stuff even without any added air pressure. My setup will be quite stiff and your bike really isn't that much heavier.
 
I'm going to be like a kid in a candy store - oil cooler, new fork springs, tires, sprockets and chain, maybe new wheel bearings, stock horn repaired and even new hand grips!

I won't know where to look first. I guess I'll just...ride. With an eye on my newly lowered oil temps (I hope!).
 
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