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Front Suspension Setup
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<blockquote data-quote="HaulinAshe" data-source="post: 724807" data-attributes="member: 1875"><p>I'll add this tidbit...</p><p></p><p>IMO, You must be very careful with spring rate calculations on Sport-Touring bikes. Most of the formulas used will recommend excessively harsh/heavy springs for riders 300 lbs. and up. Again, IMO, anything above a 1.05 front spring on an FJR, and you begin to seriously compromise comfort for long rides.</p><p></p><p>A 1.05 is well above the roughly .85 stock springs and would be my recommendation for a rider of 300-plus pounds. Beyond that, I'd make my changes with oil and valving if necessary.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HaulinAshe, post: 724807, member: 1875"] I'll add this tidbit... IMO, You must be very careful with spring rate calculations on Sport-Touring bikes. Most of the formulas used will recommend excessively harsh/heavy springs for riders 300 lbs. and up. Again, IMO, anything above a 1.05 front spring on an FJR, and you begin to seriously compromise comfort for long rides. A 1.05 is well above the roughly .85 stock springs and would be my recommendation for a rider of 300-plus pounds. Beyond that, I'd make my changes with oil and valving if necessary. [/QUOTE]
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