I need Fork Springs?

[Dragonfly]

Ok after doing some reading here I am convinced I need stiffer fork springs for better handling. I have a stock 1992 KDX 200. Fredette Racing recommends a .33 srping. I weigh 158 at 6 foot. but they only sell .38 would that be to stiff for me? where else can I get some? And also is there some stuff I should know before I open up the forks.. I've never done this before. IE special tools? or some back yard mech. tools? Thanks for the help guys.

 

[Matt90GT]

wow, that is soft!

http://www.whitebros.com/CompletesectionPDFS/suspension24.pdf

Check there for the spring series and what is available.

 

[91kdxrider]

check out
http://www.mx-tech.com

 

[Dragonfly]

ok so how do I know what spring is what weight....... will a .38 be good for my bike? whitebros says the stock one is .30 thats crazy..... im confused

 

[davidg]

I was just on frp's site looking at fork spring's myself. There site said .38 springs for your weight not .33.

 

[Dragonfly]

oh ok cool .... if you go to fredette racing tips on the just KDX page it says .33 for the 92kdx..... it must be out of date info.
thanks davidg

 

[davidg]

My bad, your right Dragonfly. I didn't realize it was different for the 89-92 bikes. Hope I didn't mess you up.

 

[mstone]

http://www.racetech.com/default.asp and select "spring rate search"