Home
Basic Dirt Bike How-To's - Video
Dirt Bike How-To's - Video
Living The Moto Life - Video
Bike Tests | Shoot-Outs - Video
Forums
What's new
Latest activity
Log-In
Join
What's new
Menu
Log-In
Join
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Close Menu
Forums
MX, SX & Off-Road Discussions
Dirt Bike Mods & Maintenance
Springs getting soft
Reply to thread
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
[QUOTE="WhiPit, post: 137994, member: 17688"] Springs don't "get soft". They may, over time, shorten (sack-out) to a certain extent, but the rate does not change. The only way to change a rate of a spring is to change the dimensions of the wire - wire length, diameter, etc. While it may be possible to get a spring back to it's original length, I'm not sure there's any good - or safe - way to do it. When a spring is made properly, part of the process is to heat treat and set the spring. Springs that are done properly in the first place are the ones that don't break or sack out easily. If you heat the spring again to try and stretch it back to it's original length, you are messing with the original heat treat (if there was one) and the actual molecular structure of the material. This could make the metal brittle, causing the springs to break. Don't waste your time trying to revive sacked-out springs. Spend the money on a good quality spring. That's the only way to get your suspension to work properly. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Which ocean is California closest to?
Post reply
Forums
MX, SX & Off-Road Discussions
Dirt Bike Mods & Maintenance
Springs getting soft
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top
Bottom