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Canadian Daves JustKDX
KDX220R suspension
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[QUOTE="canyncarvr, post: 683469, member: 16552"] Springs are not linear (regardless of the argument of some that have disagreed with me. They're just wrong. ;) ). As a spring is compressed, its rate increases and its capacity decreases. Granted..in the range of a 22mm vs: a 10mm preload spacer, that change amounts to about diddle. Certainly the compression characteristics will change when you change the preload. Whether it's enough of a change that you will even notice is another matter. :think: Probably not. Besides, there are some finer points to compression settings that are commonly missed. OK..to tell the truth, I say that because I missed them for a long time. Generally, compression setting is done based on how the forks handle big stuff, but not set so tight as to chatter your teeth on the small stuff. But compression setting also has a huge impact on rut tracking (not being able to steer [b]out[/b] of one) and uphill tractability (going over roots and rocks on steep slopes and still keeping the wheel on the ground). Largely a personal choice I'm sure, but three clicks out ([b]less[/b] compression) from what I'd thought was 'just fine' resulted in a much better performing suspension. I'm saying that leaving your clickers alone and reducing your preload will likely be a good thing. [/QUOTE]
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