rear spring set up

[minidog]

Purchased a new 2002 kdx 200 and set the rear suspension sag to 100 mm. Now while the bike is sitting level I can put my hand under rear fender and raise back end up about 1 inch or so. Is this correct or is spring too soft. Just doesnt seem right to me. Any comments would be appreciated.

 

[motomad]

15-25mm of static sag is about right. More means a too hard spring.

 

[The Axman]

When you say about an inch or so is it more than an inch or less? The usual free sag should be 15-25 mm as motomad stated. An inch is 25.4 mm. If your free sag is more than 25mm you could need a lighter spring.
I've just completed adding new fork and shock springs and wow what a difference!! I couldn't be happier. I tended to washout a lot with the stock springs.

 

[minidog]

Thanks for the info-will take measurments and get back soon-as far as front fork springs should I go with aftermarket or with the optional Kawasaki springers and what size for a 160 pound rider?