I'm saying the springs were the same length when I put them in. After a few months use I took them out during an oil change process. That's when I noticed the difference in the length.
Yes, each preload is set to 5mm (now)..but that means one spacer is 4mm longer than the other.
I DO wonder about metalurgy and such..that's my whole concern.
After a year and 1/2 on the stock springs, both springs were exactly the same length. My new springs were exactly the same length when I put them in.
BTW..using the stock spacers, the preload was closer to 30mm. Don't get that part either, but then...I'm not a suspension wizard.
Whodunit? I'll keep that to myself for a bit. I've asked him about it (email) a couple weeks back..haven't heard from him yet. I was looking for a point of view as to: 1. Normal..don't worry about it, 2. FUBAR..get a new set NOW. 3. Picky, picky, picky....
Oh...I choose #2.
I want a set of newer XR400 springs anyway (I ride a KDX200). They are the right load (.40) and they are about 60mm longer..and there's plenty of room for 'em in the tube.
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'oh-oh' KDX 200
'86 Nighthawk 700 SC
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