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Old 10-30-2008, 02:57 PM
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http://moto-pro.com/Browse_Category....se=FORKSPRINGS

I'm 210 lbs with gear. What size is the 09 and which springs would you get?
 
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Old 10-30-2008, 03:41 PM
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I would call and ask, it really depends on what kind of riding you are going to do........ not just how much you weigh.
so many choices- also which oil- this will also make a difference.

they may have some really good stuff to offer;
I have been dragging my feet, but after getting beat up pretty good this last weekend it may be time to pull the trigger and set this thing up for some serious abuse.

heres me getting abused http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orde...41050031&po=31 at the 24 hr.
 

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Go to http://www.moto-pro.com/ and select all that applies to you, ie weight, type of bike, etc, and it will tell u what size forks u want
 
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Old 10-30-2008, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by dirt_beaver
Go to http://www.moto-pro.com/ and select all that applies to you, ie weight, type of bike, etc, and it will tell u what size forks u want
Thanks, I didn't see they had "My Bike" section
 
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Old 10-30-2008, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dirt_beaver
Go to http://www.moto-pro.com/ and select all that applies to you, ie weight, type of bike, etc, and it will tell u what size forks u want
This is the info I got for 2009 KLX250s, with Enduro riding and a rider weight of 200 lbs.

Fork Info & Products

Data

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Fork Brand KYB
Diameter 43U
Ultra Max Valving Kit UMAX 2006K
Stock Spring Rate (kg/mm) 0.37
Fork Spring Recommended 0.42
Fork Oil 10 WT
Inner Fork Bushings MBI 43201
Outer Fork Bushings MBO 43122
Fork Seals KOS 43
Dust Seals KDS 43C
Shock Info & Products

Data

Buy
Shock Brand KYB
Ultra Max Valving Kit UMAX 4412K
Stock Spring Rate (kg/mm) 5.8
Shock Spring Recommended 5.8
Shock Oil 5 WT
Shock Oil Seal 14KOS
Shock Seal Head Assembly Call for Details
Bottom Out Bumper KBO 01
Replacement Bladder or IRBK Kit KBL46X88
 
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Mine said I need to lose 25 pounds...then I don't need springs.

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I weigh less then you and went one notch heavier on the front fork spring rate. I'm glad I did.
 
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Originally Posted by Sid Post
I weigh less then you and went one notch heavier on the front fork spring rate. I'm glad I did.

+1. The forks springs are too soft for anyone but a small 7th grader. MC1457, even after you lose the weight, I'll bet if you go to the moto-pro website under 'my bike' and use the calculator it will tell you your fork springs are still too soft.
 
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Old 10-31-2008, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by tremor38
+1. The forks springs are too soft for anyone but a small 7th grader. MC1457, even after you lose the weight, I'll bet if you go to the moto-pro website under 'my bike' and use the calculator it will tell you your fork springs are still too soft.
LOL...I think you're right. I ran through the website for enduro riding and it was pretty close to stock. I'll probably go to stiffer springs anyway. But I'm in the dog house for the last stream of boxes of motorcycle parts. Rejetted the XR80 and CRF150, new rear shock for the cRF50 (and replaced the handlebars), FMF for the XR80, and UNI air filters all around...plus a Vapor, Cyclops, and new front fender for my KLX.

I'm so poor I can't even pay attention.
 
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