Spring rates

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bigcr

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May 16, 2000

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• Mar 9, 2003

• #1

I just purchased an '03 CRF450 Honda and the manual says that
it's sprung for a 150-160lb rider. I weigh 215lbs. What rate springs
should I get for the forks and shock for my weight? I ride motocross
and sand dunes and I really can't afford a re-valve after dropping
six grand for the bike itself. Any advice is appreciated.

 

marcusgunby

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Jan 9, 2000

6,450

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• Mar 9, 2003

• #2

I very much doubt a 160lb rider would be correct for the springs-much nearer 200lb IMO.

 

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Zenith

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Jan 11, 2001

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• Mar 9, 2003

• #3

Go along to here - http://www.race-tech.com/SubMenu.asp?cMenu=6&c=Yes&showPage=Dirt and select SPRING RATE SEARCH on the left hand side. It should give you all the info you need...

 

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cr lover

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Aug 6, 2001

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• Mar 9, 2003

• #4

.46kg/mm

 

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dbrace

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Oct 30, 2002

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• Mar 9, 2003

• #5

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dbrace

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Oct 30, 2002

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• Mar 9, 2003

• #6

With no revalving i would try a .49 fork spring and a 6.2 shock spring.