Does spring length matter?

[Aaronkdx]

I got a cr125 spring 4.6 from ****. And the stock spring is about 4.9-5.0. It was to stiff. Its a little longer but I thought that wouldn't matter. So I put it on and I can't get the sag set properly. I weigh around 135-145 with gear. The sag with me on the bike is around 3 inches. But thats with the spring at about the extended length. Can anybody help me on this one? Or has any body had this kind of problem before?

 

[KdxChode]

You need some spacers to preload the springs. Check Canadian Daves website...he has a good article on measuring for spacers and adjusting oil height etc...

 

[adam728]

AaronKDX is talking shock spring, not fork springs.

If you have the preload all the way out and still can't get enough sag, you'll need to get the right spring.

 

[19Brendan81]

135 with gear! Strewth you'd blow away in a strong wind. ;)