RenoJohn
Well-known member
I'm hoping we can use this thread to discuss spring rates on the FJR.
Like many, I have been bit by an undersprung spring (Wilbur) and that has made me more cautious about just taking advice from a single source.
Yes, I realize spring rate is subjective and we all have different riding styles, I also realize that it is very complex and you can call many suspension guru's ..give them your stat's and get various opinions in reply.
So, perhaps on this thread we can just compare notes?
I'm about to throw on an Ohlins with a 170N/mm spring rate(not sure stiff enough?)
ME:
**220#w/gear typically ride with modest touring paraphenalia and usually with aux fuel.
**I ride like a little girl, or at least that is what what i've been told.
**I'm using RaceTech 1.2KG/MM in the front forks.
A very reputable source has told me this 170N/mm spring should be good for me .....but before I pull the trigger I want to do a little checking around.
I'm no rocket scientist on this stuff, so if you are, please make your replies so that us DUM (dumb) folks can understand.
So, anyone around my weight want to comment on your rear spring rate???
Anyone know how much the 170N/mm is above OEM??
Like many, I have been bit by an undersprung spring (Wilbur) and that has made me more cautious about just taking advice from a single source.
Yes, I realize spring rate is subjective and we all have different riding styles, I also realize that it is very complex and you can call many suspension guru's ..give them your stat's and get various opinions in reply.
So, perhaps on this thread we can just compare notes?
I'm about to throw on an Ohlins with a 170N/mm spring rate(not sure stiff enough?)
ME:
**220#w/gear typically ride with modest touring paraphenalia and usually with aux fuel.
**I ride like a little girl, or at least that is what what i've been told.
**I'm using RaceTech 1.2KG/MM in the front forks.
A very reputable source has told me this 170N/mm spring should be good for me .....but before I pull the trigger I want to do a little checking around.
I'm no rocket scientist on this stuff, so if you are, please make your replies so that us DUM (dumb) folks can understand.
So, anyone around my weight want to comment on your rear spring rate???
Anyone know how much the 170N/mm is above OEM??