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Old October 28th, 2009, 07:53 PM   #23
NorCal_250R
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Name: Jordan
Location: Corte Madera
Join Date: Jun 2009

Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 650R, 08 Ninja 250R, 00 Aprilia SR50 (dead)

Posts: 94
How can the front forks with stock springs that are only .44kg/mm set for a rider that weighs less than 100lbs and 5W oil be considered okay?

I have had 11 bikes give or take...and damper rod forks typically suck, but as long as you get the rebound (adjusted by the Weight of the oil) and rider sag (set by preload of the spring) you can be comfortable with it.

People who are cheap are setting increasing the preload of the stock springs, but for every mm you preload that is less length of travel you get...I have seen at least one 250 racer bottom out their forks with stock springs, resulting in a front side tuck...

That extra stiffness in the front allowed me to late brake 3 racers last race in one lap...on 1 corner entry...

But...if you want to save $130...cool...

If you can get a nicer suit than this for a better price...good luck...
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