Stiffer fork and shock springs for an '09

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03-14-2010 | 10:32 AM

ACOLE

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Excuse my ignorance but is it not possible to adjust the pre load on the 09 KLXs 250 front forks. I weigh 187lb and have about 1 1/2 inches of static sag. Also is there a replacement cap available for the top of the forks that has the air bleed screw in it.

Oh well. We don't have Moto Pro down here in NZ. Will have to check out local shops oterwise order online. Thanks dudes.
Any one got any part numbers suited for someone who weighs 187lb

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03-15-2010 | 06:22 PM

Feral Donkey

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I adjusted the preload on my rear shock yesterday to try to make it a little better. All that did was make the spring bottom out sooner.

I'm saving up and getting some new springs.

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03-15-2010 | 07:57 PM

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Oh well. We don't have Moto Pro down here in NZ. Will have to check out local shops oterwise order online. Thanks dudes.
Any one got any part numbers suited for someone who weighs 187lb

I weigh 195 lbs and have been happy with the .44 fork springs

Check with Cogent Dynamics
They have .44 fork springs in stock and can have custom springs made for whatever weight you need.

Talk to Rick at Cogent

828-628-9025
e-mail raceparts@motocd.com
http://motocd.com/

Doug

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03-15-2010 | 08:01 PM

dpippin

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Adjusting the spring pre-load (if you could) will not solve the problem.
Compressing the spring more does not change the spring rate.
If you have too much sag you need heavier springs.

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03-15-2010 | 08:57 PM

ACOLE

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Thanks for the info.

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03-15-2010 | 11:51 PM

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Oh well. We don't have Moto Pro down here in NZ. Will have to check out local shops oterwise order online. Thanks dudes.
Any one got any part numbers suited for someone who weighs 187lb

http://www.moto-pro.com/comparisonshop.asp

I don't know how much it would cost to ship(or how long) but he is a really helpful guy

is shipping from the USA out of the question?

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03-21-2010 | 03:34 AM

Feral Donkey

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How much is this going to set me back for a new set of heavier springs? I tried calling Moto-Pro the other afternoon several times and I kept getting the recorded message.

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03-21-2010 | 04:33 AM

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How much is this going to set me back for a new set of heavier springs? I tried calling Moto-Pro the other afternoon several times and I kept getting the recorded message.

Same question, anyone know what we are looking at ballpark cost for these?