Rear End Spring
#1
Rear End Spring
Is it necessary to compress the spring when dissassembling to put a new spring on?
Also, as stupid as it sounds i am going riding in the adirondacks this weekend, and i need to stiffen up that spring as much as possible 215lb at 5'11 is just beating my back and bike on rough off road trail.
CCW turn of the nut(s)- stiffen? or loosens? Which one do I adjust....i will look at setting sag but i know i need a new spring... just need something to help out a little... also i took some air out of the tires...
Also, as stupid as it sounds i am going riding in the adirondacks this weekend, and i need to stiffen up that spring as much as possible 215lb at 5'11 is just beating my back and bike on rough off road trail.
CCW turn of the nut(s)- stiffen? or loosens? Which one do I adjust....i will look at setting sag but i know i need a new spring... just need something to help out a little... also i took some air out of the tires...
#2
I may be a dumba$$ here, but I would say CCW will soften (i.e. allow spring to expand on pre-load). How do you mean "beating your back?" Is the ride too stiff already? Need to stay on your legs more?
Edit: counter-clockwise defined by looking down from top or looking up from bottom. Righty-tighty...lefty loosey.
Edit: counter-clockwise defined by looking down from top or looking up from bottom. Righty-tighty...lefty loosey.
Last edited by jeffzx9; 04-12-2012 at 05:02 PM.
#3
No, you just back off the spring collar on the threads...like a big nut...to remove the spring. You tighten that same collar to preload the spring to raise ride height, if that's what you're looking for. At your weight, you may need a 6.0 rear spring over the 5.8 OEM version. I'm 190 and I like the 6.0 spring much better, especially after I revalved the shock.
#5
No, you just back off the spring collar on the threads...like a big nut...to remove the spring. You tighten that same collar to preload the spring to raise ride height, if that's what you're looking for. At your weight, you may need a 6.0 rear spring over the 5.8 OEM version. I'm 190 and I like the 6.0 spring much better, especially after I revalved the shock.
pretty sure this will work. i got mine off ebay.
DSP SHOCK SPRING 6.2 kg/mm CRF250 CRF450 KX250F CR250 | eBay
DSP SHOCK SPRING 6.0 kg/mm YZ250 KX250F YZ250F YZ450F RM125 YZ125 | eBay
#6
thanks guys... what i meant on beating my back is that... i feel every damn bump... my weight is probably just crushing the stock spring and there is no dampen so my back is taking the blows...
so in order to make it an easier ride on my back.. i just adjust the big nut towards the ground... at what point do i stop?
so in order to make it an easier ride on my back.. i just adjust the big nut towards the ground... at what point do i stop?
#10
The compression dampening is on the reservoir on the rear shock. I believe its on the left side. I cant remember which way to turn it, id have to go to the service manuals. It will help some. I am 220 and lived with stock suspension for 5 years. New springs alone made a world of difference. Think im going to revalve soon.