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Let's talk spring rate -FJR rear spring
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<blockquote data-quote="charismaticmegafauna" data-source="post: 377406" data-attributes="member: 665"><p>Along these lines: I'd like to mention the rear ride height of the Yamaha FJR -- which may be too low for some and cause too much dragging of footpegs, etc? Installing a stiffer spring is one remedy -- but, so is a longer suspension unit (shock) or shorter relay arms (dogbones). I mention this because a stiffer spring may limit the amount and quality of suspension in order to get the needed cornering clearance. A longer shock or shorter dogbones may let you keep a supple rear suspension?</p><p></p><p>In the words of the great Sammy Miller: "If you don't bottom your suspension once-in-a-while -- how do you know you're getting full-travel?"</p><p></p><p>Other trade-offs in the re-engineering of your FJR are: a center stand that won't allow the rear tire to clear the ground and a side-stand that is, now, too short. But....you may have succeeded in getting the rear suspension right...?? :blink: :huh: <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite24" alt=":unsure:" title="Unsure :unsure:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":unsure:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="charismaticmegafauna, post: 377406, member: 665"] Along these lines: I'd like to mention the rear ride height of the Yamaha FJR -- which may be too low for some and cause too much dragging of footpegs, etc? Installing a stiffer spring is one remedy -- but, so is a longer suspension unit (shock) or shorter relay arms (dogbones). I mention this because a stiffer spring may limit the amount and quality of suspension in order to get the needed cornering clearance. A longer shock or shorter dogbones may let you keep a supple rear suspension? In the words of the great Sammy Miller: "If you don't bottom your suspension once-in-a-while -- how do you know you're getting full-travel?" Other trade-offs in the re-engineering of your FJR are: a center stand that won't allow the rear tire to clear the ground and a side-stand that is, now, too short. But....you may have succeeded in getting the rear suspension right...?? :blink: :huh: :unsure: [/QUOTE]
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