KTM Spring Rates

biggyfive-ohh

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Feb 13, 2005
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I need heavier springs for my 06 250 SX-F, and several aftermarket places are recommending straight rate springs for the rear shock. I was under the impression that KTM's had a progressive rear spring, but they said that KTM stopped putting those on a few years ago. Anyhoo, most recommended .48 for the forks and an 8.8 for the rear. About 225-230 lbs. Sound right???
 

elf

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Jun 7, 2003
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Starting in 04 all ktms have used straight rate springs. However many suspension tuners recomend a progressive with their valving.

The fork springs sound about right, but I would go stiffer in the rear. 9.0 or 9.2 for your weight.
 

Tdel

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Mar 1, 2004
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I just changed from a straight rate to a progressive rate and it a new bike. With out going into to much detail, you will loose the plushness by going to a straight rate spring, do a search here on it and also at KTMtalk.com before you buy your new spring.
 
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