Fork pre-load

[KXTodd]

Could somone please help me understand how to set the preload on my forks :( I got new springs from Race Tech and the instructions say=
Once set length is recorded(measured from washer at cap to where spring sits inside w/rod fully extended)measure length of spring and subtract. This would equal the size spacer for 0 preload then add amount of preload needed including washers for each end to make spacers.
OK , set length is= 466mm
The springs themselves are =472
So...466-472= -6

I want to have 10mm preload , so do I need 16mm combined spacers and washers to accomplish this??? :think:
I know I'm brain dead, please help the needy :confused:

I'm soooooo confused because right now there is one spring at 465 w/a 6mm spacer and the other at 475 w/no spacer, WTF?

 

[KXTodd]

orrr does this mean I already have 6mm preload and just need 4 more? :think:

 

[shockdoc]

The KX should have 470mm length springs. Sounds like one of yours is sacked approx. 4mm. At 470mm you should already have the proper preload.



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[KXTodd]

If they are 470 and the preload is already right, how much preload does that make it? Just trying to understand this.
I measured the new springs again , 1 is 470, the other is just shy of 472?

 

[KXTodd]

Am I the only person who doesn't understand this?

 

[shockdoc]

The preload will be 8-10mm.


doc