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Do Fork/Shock springs ever wear out??
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[QUOTE="DEANSFASTWAY, post: 709763, member: 31309"] Sometimes springs will sag and take a set < If suspect a good idea is to measure spring when removed then If you smack a spring down sideways on like a concrete floor or table it may measure longer. you could ride it like this for a few cycles but after a very short time it will go back to its sacked length. I really like the Suzuki springs for Showa < On rears they are usually a very high quality steel and very light as stock . <On the forks (lately) It always seemed as though the outer edges of the fork springs has been polished almost shiny to eliminate some friction and less particulate contamination. New KYB shock springs seem very light. WP aftermarket fork springs always seemed good quality and looked fine finish and lightweight .Shot peening is nice but if Im doing real nice forks I like to polish the outside roughness away with a sander so it doesnt rub off. And I always do that on forks that are getting TI coat tubes. As a practice I like to try to use OEM springs if possible , Id much rather do that than use a funky spring adaptor or a crossed over spring that rubs the shock body raw. Do you guys think that powder coating springs adds to the overall rate as compared to regular paint.?? I bet it does by a bit. [/QUOTE]
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