'06 YZ450F Springs

[Shawn007]

I just bought a great new bike. However, the dealer that sold me this used bike said it has the next step heavier springs both front and rear. I recall all the mags saying that the '06 YZ450 had awesome suspension front and rear and didn't need a thing for an average rider like me, 170 Lbs., top 10 45+(Senior) class.

Should I be concerned? I'm too busy, I haven't even rode the thing yet to have an impression!

 

[kawamaha]

depends what he understands with "the next step". the owners manual says 0.47 stock, 0.48 stiffer for the fork. in that case you will hardly feel a difference. for me one step is 0.02 for the fork and 0.2 for the shock, means if there are 0.49 springs in the fork it could be a bit on the stiff side (though I prefer stiffer springs with softer valving) but I would give them a try and if you are not satiesfied you can either buy stock springs or if you able to take your fork apart you can soften your shim stack a bit, thats what i would do.

for the rear you have to check your sag, must be many "how to do's" around here