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Spring Rate Suggestions

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WOUpf59:
Just bought a 1999 500 it is in really great shape and is a low hour bike. Suspension on it is stock as can be, I am a bigger guy, about 270lbs without riding gear. I am trying to figure out what spring rates I should buy for both the forks and shock. I have done the spring rate calculator on Race Tech's website and they recommend that I get 0.578 kg/mm for the forks and 6.73 kg/mm for the shock. I have heard that Race Tech is notorious for their suggestions being more on the stiffer side. I ride predominantly in the desert and I am a B class rider. I was wondering if anyone of similar size and speed has re-sprung their KX and what rates they used. I would hate to spend the $250 and have it be way to stiff for me.

sandblaster:
I'm 220 lb without gear and ride with those same springs that race tech recommends for you.
I'm not a mx champion so I don't fully compress my suspension too often.
I'm very satisfied with those spring rates,

WOUpf59:
Thanks. I think I will probably just end up going with those springs. Having trouble finding much information on other possible spring rates.

sandblaster:
Yep.
It's like a big secret.... Ssssshhhhhhhh... Don't tell anyone what they need  :-D

Foxx4Beaver:
scroll down to just above where you see "Honda", and read the **NOTE**

http://www.factoryconnection.com/sag/


more good info...

http://www.factoryconnection.com/bike-setup/trouble-shooting/

I've been using these guys since the mid 90s, and have never yet been disappointed by any of their work or advice...knock on wood.

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