SwampNut Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 I swung by a local spring manufacturer today. He can make us springs to spec, but buying just one or two would cost too much. He said it would be around $300 for setup and then around $40 per spring. So if we get 10 people together, that's only $70 per spring. Cheaper than the RaceTech which is way too soft. Stock spring: 16.8 kg/mm Recommended: 16.5 (210 pound rider, stock bike) Stiffest available now: 16.0 I have the 16.0 on mine, and find it way too soft. With a passenger it will bottom out even with preload at max. The 900 shock has been a good improvement on the damping side, but the spring really needs to be stiffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Thanks for the offer Carlos. I'm pretty happy with the 16kg spring, as I only weigh approx. 185 lbs. and it works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodeRash Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Are you sure 16.5 is enough? In order to get the sag set properly with me on the bike, (180 lbs, 16.0 spring), I am at full preload, and have absolutely no static sag. The stock setting of 16.8 may work better. I heard somewhere that Ohlins recommends a 17.3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted July 10, 2003 Author Share Posted July 10, 2003 Ohlins is really stupid about springs. I'm heartily unimpressed by the Ohlins-equipped bikes I've ridden. I'm open to other ideas on the weight though. Personally I'd be happy to go higher as it will work better with the bags. I thought the stock rate was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodeRash Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 I had pretty good luck with the stock spring rate and most of my rides anymore are with soft luggage. I would vote for 16.8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 On the Penske shock i bought, they put a 1300lb. spring on for my weight and riding style. That would come out to an 18.32 kg/mm spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrated Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Don, maybe it's because you use to type in all CAPS and they thought that everything you did was on a big scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Carlos...Don't you mean you SPRUNG by a local dealer ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obby Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 On the Penske shock i bought, they put a 1300lb. spring on for my weight and riding style. Â That would come out to an 18.32 kg/mm spring. You fixed your CAP LOCKS. WD-40 does work! I have a Works ? spring. It's hard as a f'ing rock. I want to soften it up some. My ass jumps out of the seat when I hit a freeway bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted July 11, 2003 Author Share Posted July 11, 2003 For the 900 shock or the stocker? Where did you get it? Any idea on the spring rate? What do you weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 I'd go with a 16.5, preferrably, but if a 16.8 is the only one offered, I'm still in. That is, as long as it's under $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted July 12, 2003 Author Share Posted July 12, 2003 With four takers, we're at $115 each. Anybody want to spread the word of this around other XX boards you may be on? I don't go to any of the other ones any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scott Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Carlos I'm going to look at CBR 900 shocks for sale if I find one I'll be in. You metioned elsewhere part numbers MWO-003 MWO-0132A MWO-0132B MAE-0032B Are they actually stamped on the shock? Cheers TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Are they actually stamped on the shock? Yes. The part # is right on the Showa badge on the shock body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaXX Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Like Northman, I'm in if you can get it below $100. 16.8 would be good for me...But anything right now to get the stocker off of the bike and the 900RR shock out of the workroom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scott Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 What did you guys pay for a 900 shock.....? Thanks TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaXX Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 I was lucky...It cost me nothing. :grin: Actually I had the choice of two, a fellow instructor had a couple lying in his garage.(Sorry guys, once I told a fellow instructor with an XX about this, the other was snatched up quick.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaXX Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 I was lucky...It cost me nothing. :grin: Actually I had the choice of two, a fellow instructor had a couple lying in his garage.(Sorry guys, once I told a fellow instructor with an XX about this, the other was snatched up quick.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Mine was $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 How'd you adjust the preload? I thought dampening was the only adjustable point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodeRash Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 On the stock shock, the shock body is threaded. You add or remove preload by adjusting the threaded washers (one adjusts, the other locks it in place) that sit on top of the spring. It may be easier to remove the shock before you try to adjust it. On a 900RR shock, you have a ramped collar that you can turn to add or remove preload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scott Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 How does the 900 shock disasemble to change the spring.....? TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Hmm... I'll have to try that. My preload is waaay soft. (stock shock) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 How does the 900 shock disasemble to change the spring.....? You compress the spring, then remove the 2-piece collar at the bottom of the shock that's held in place by the spring. A five minute job with the proper tools. I used a shop press to do mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimyz250 Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 I am in, they better be good though I cant afford to have it not be right, hard enough to get a hunsky outta the old lady, but then to not have it be right.. oh man shit house for sure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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