Would stiffer springs help the let down on wheelies?
08-07-2009 | 03:54 AM
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Would stiffer springs help the let down on wheelies?
I bought my RR with a set of springs that the owner never installed. They are 10rate springs and are meant for like 200lbs rider. I'm at 170 now, but with me learning wheelies and ****, the front end always doesnt come down as it should. WOuld a heavier stiffer spring ease the slam of bike?
08-07-2009 | 04:12 AM
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Re: Would stiffer springs help the let down on wheelies?
hahaha/\
no I was wondering for now. I just started in this and I've been messing around.Just doesnt sound good when letting that throttle chop. haha. Or do you think by the time I get throttle control down it should be alright?
no I was wondering for now. I just started in this and I've been messing around.Just doesnt sound good when letting that throttle chop. haha. Or do you think by the time I get throttle control down it should be alright?
08-07-2009 | 04:22 AM
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Re: Would stiffer springs help the let down on wheelies?
I bought my RR with a set of springs that the owner never installed. They are 10rate springs and are meant for like 200lbs rider. I'm at 170 now, but with me learning wheelies and ****, the front end always doesnt come down as it should. WOuld a heavier stiffer spring ease the slam of bike?
08-07-2009 | 09:30 AM
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Re: Would stiffer springs help the let down on wheelies?
Yes it does help. I had my forks done half a year into stunting my GSXR600 and It helps in many ways. as long as you have the damping done.
Im 240 lb so I have to have crossers done( resprong) when I get them, any way so I tried my stunter and the same thing happened. Better steering a lot less bottoming out and no seals going
Just saying as Ive had it done(before and after) lots of people will say no but have never done it which is typical of internet heros
Pez
Im 240 lb so I have to have crossers done( resprong) when I get them, any way so I tried my stunter and the same thing happened. Better steering a lot less bottoming out and no seals going
Just saying as Ive had it done(before and after) lots of people will say no but have never done it which is typical of internet heros
Pez
08-07-2009 | 10:45 AM
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Re: Would stiffer springs help the let down on wheelies?
yes it would help for mouse traps to a point. it would be easier on your seals and the forks in general but its not gonna make the landing softer by anymeans if anything it will make it harder but the spring itself will take more of the abuse and will ease the abuse on your oil/valves.
08-07-2009 | 03:10 PM
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Re: Would stiffer springs help the let down on wheelies?
Yes it does help. I had my forks done half a year into stunting my GSXR600 and It helps in many ways. as long as you have the damping done.
Im 240 lb so I have to have crossers done( resprong) when I get them, any way so I tried my stunter and the same thing happened. Better steering a lot less bottoming out and no seals going
Just saying as Ive had it done(before and after) lots of people will say no but have never done it which is typical of internet heros
Pez
Im 240 lb so I have to have crossers done( resprong) when I get them, any way so I tried my stunter and the same thing happened. Better steering a lot less bottoming out and no seals going
Just saying as Ive had it done(before and after) lots of people will say no but have never done it which is typical of internet heros
Pez
It will not help a rider that is 170-180 to put springs in for a guy/girl 200+ but you can replace the stock progressive springs with flat rate springs that are dialed for your exact weight, this does help.
in regards to the valving wearing out or the oil wearing out, this does not happen...the oil gets dirty from the bushings wearing and teflon particles breaking down getting into the valving but a change of oil and bushings, cleaning out valving will fix that.
Have the dampening done? you mean set the sag? this does help but only if you have your spring rate close..will not do shiz if you weigh 170 and have a spring rate for a 200+ weight guy/girl
peace from the internet hero........
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