Rear spring?

[GixxerBitch]

The spring on the back seems quite soft, the bike drops more than I thought it would when I sit on it. Has anybody opted for a harder spring? Could mine be just shagged?

More questions probably on the way!!!

Cheers!

[Indy_WR450]

Oh Yeah! Most of the TT members have changed the rear spring to suit their sag requirements. Try a suspension specialist in England to advise on spring rates. 5.6 KG rear for 210 lbs or 5.8 Kg for 240 lbs. is the direction you may need to go.?

[Endurordr]

I went to a 5.6 and it was like a new bike. I'm 215 lbs.

[GixxerBitch]

So, can anybody in the U.K recommend where I can get a harder spring from such as 5.6kg?

[cabage]

www.racespec.co.uk they seem to know their stuff

[GixxerBitch]

cheers mate!

[bke]

When replacing the rear spring, go Titamium to save a lot of weight. Call John at Renton Coil Spring: 714.401.5572 Calif. A titamium spring actually reacts quicker than spring steel, an added benefit.

[RADRick]

When replacing the rear spring, go Titamium to save a lot of weight. Call John at Renton Coil Spring: 714.401.5572 Calif. A titamium spring actually reacts quicker than spring steel, an added benefit.

I'm not sure, but isn't the stock spring already made of titanium? I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere. Unless the rider is over 200 lbs., the stocker should be fine, assuming it's properly setup. Most riders never even adjust their preload/race sag or comp/rebound dampening. I'd try a handful of different settings before spending money on expensive springs or revalving.

RADRick

www.mcjournalist.com

[WR450_in_Turkey]

I used Racetech's website to calculate the rear spring rate based on my weight abilty etc. The spring dimensions are on the website also. Then I bought the spring from k-tech in Coalvile Leicestershire. They are very helpfull. ?

http://www.k-tech.uk.com/

[GixxerBitch]

I'm a light rider (160) but man that spring seems really soft. I've had wound up a little, which when on the stand looks better, when I sit on it, it really does drop. It then looks like a DT125!

[oldbones]

No, the stock spring is NOT Ti. No manufacturer uses Ti springs, but all the pros do. I have a Ti spring from Renton Coil Spring as well, and it was two pounds lighter than the stocker. Next time you hit the Supercross, look for the RCS logo on the bikes. I know you will find it on ten out of the top fifteen.

www.rentoncoilspring.com