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Canadian Daves JustKDX
XR 4 vs FRP .39's and spring questions in general
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[QUOTE="canyncarvr, post: 442443, member: 16552"] picky-picky-picky.... In the general scheme of things...make sure the term 'preload' does NOT refer to the length of the spacer. Yeah..they COULD be the same, but probably not. And the XR springs are only good if they are HONDA springs...not springs FOR a honda from, say...racetech or anyone else. Braahp is very clear on that point..and their is a big difference. Neither of which may apply to any of these posts...but I've seen the erroneous perceptions before. re: "10mm preload just felt like nothing to me.." Different strokes and all that. [b]Absolutely[/b] spring choice should be arrived at by a rider's own 'feel' for the situation..NOT what someone else told him (sheesh...or HER!). That said...the above quote is exactly what I was looking for! An aftermarket set of .40s in my bike and I could feel every pebble I went over. With the XRs (same preload)..I didn't feel any of that sorta stuff...and [b]I don't wanna[/b] either! I relate that to the longer spring. Part of the 'slower' impact transfer characteristic of a longer spring. ..which is GREAT.....sez me! ;) Likely a lot of riders can't/won't buy several sets of springs to 'try out'. My situation worked out that way largely due to mx-tech's (jeremy's) interest in working with me... getting me what I wanted. Braahp's due to (I'm guessing) him being interested in figuring it out for himself. [b]THAT'S[/b] the way to go about it!! Seems most dealers will take back a set of springs if you don't like 'em. fatty: If they say '.40' on 'em, either that's what they are...or someone is wrong about something. THAT covers it pretty well, huh? re: "beat to death on small...." stuff. Less preload will help that. Is 15mm your preload or the length of your spacer? Shouldn't need more'n 5mm actual preload. Changing from a 10w fork oil to something lighter will help. MX-tech recommends Mobil1-ATF which is generally considered to be around 7w. AND..(you're gonna love this), what will REALLY help is a revalve. ..well...and XR springs......;) [/QUOTE]
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