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[QUOTE="yz250flash, post: 727609, member: 45217"]
I bought a used 2000 YZ250 with suspension work already done.  It was setup for the previous owner, which weighed around 170-175 I am guessing.  Here is what the spec. sheet the guy gave me reads:

Shock Comp: Hi - 1.5, Low 12
Shock Rebound - 10
Fork Comp. - 12
Fork Rebound - 10

Shock Spring - 5.6
Fork Springs - .45
Fork Oil Level - 115 mm
I believe the bike was also revalved.

I am about 160 - 163 without gear.  I ride mostly harescrambles with a little motocross thrown in.

My question is...are the fork and shock springs too stiff for my weight?  Would I be better off going back to stock?  My brother has a 2003 YZ250 and weighs about 175 so we were thinking of swapping everything over.

What is the stock spring rate for a 2000?  Is it the same as an '03?

I am sorry this is so long but I didn't know what info. I need to put in here.  I know the basics of suspension setup but when you start changing spring rates on me I get all messed up.

Any help is appreciated.
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