bajjer9 Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Guys I have had hyperpro springs for quite a while and while they seem better than stock I just dont get that fuzzy feeling in regards to them. My brother was telling me about using PVC pipe to pre load the springs. I was thinking of trying this out. Anyone ever do something like this before? What size should I use? Anything to watch out for? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Guys I have had hyperpro springs for quite a while and while they seem better than stock I just dont get that fuzzy feeling in regards to them. My brother was telling me about using PVC pipe to pre load the springs. I was thinking of trying this out. Anyone ever do something like this before? What size should I use? Anything to watch out for? Thanks Sure, it's an old cheapass-KLR-owner trick. Use the biggest OD pipe that will fit, schedule 80 or thicker, and make sure the ends are cut square and the two pretty damn close to the same length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajjer9 Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 Guys I have had hyperpro springs for quite a while and while they seem better than stock I just dont get that fuzzy feeling in regards to them. My brother was telling me about using PVC pipe to pre load the springs. I was thinking of trying this out. Anyone ever do something like this before? What size should I use? Anything to watch out for? Thanks Sure, it's an old cheapass-KLR-owner trick. Use the biggest OD pipe that will fit, schedule 80 or thicker, and make sure the ends are cut square and the two pretty damn close to the same length. what length should I start with? Half an inch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Guys I have had hyperpro springs for quite a while and while they seem better than stock I just dont get that fuzzy feeling in regards to them. My brother was telling me about using PVC pipe to pre load the springs. I was thinking of trying this out. Anyone ever do something like this before? What size should I use? Anything to watch out for? Thanks Sure, it's an old cheapass-KLR-owner trick. Use the biggest OD pipe that will fit, schedule 80 or thicker, and make sure the ends are cut square and the two pretty damn close to the same length. what length should I start with? Half an inch? Assuming there's none in there, a half inch to an inch sounds like a good place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajjer9 Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 on top of the spring or below the spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 on top of the spring or below the spring? For ease of use I'd just put em on top...ya know, right under the cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajjer9 Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 thats what i figured...thanks matey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmike Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Don't forget to use a flat washer of sufficient width between the top of the spring(s) and your new PVC spacer(s), otherwise the spring end/edge will gouge the plastic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 What's your rider sag measurement? I just did the Hyperpro front and rear over the winter. I'm 280 and I'm not adding any spacers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajjer9 Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 What's your rider sag measurement? I just did the Hyperpro front and rear over the winter. I'm 280 and I'm not adding any spacers. umm no idea but i am 230ish...that make a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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