My New Front Springs ...

Jim Moore · August 29th, 2012, 12:43 PM

My new front springs (RaceTech 0.70 kg/mm) totally kick ass. It's a simple mod and it only costs about $150 total. I followed the directons in this link:

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Install...rs_and_springs

Lychee · August 29th, 2012, 03:33 PM

Do you plan to install the valve emulators too?

Jim Moore · August 29th, 2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lychee

Do you plan to install the valve emulators too?

Yeah, eventually. That's a little bigger project.

Jim Moore · August 31st, 2012, 11:43 AM

I had a chance to really check it out today. You guys GOTTA do this! The bike holds up under braking like you wouldn't believe. And, it's only $150! Work a few extra shifts down at the Sonic if you have to. Hell, if you live in Jax, FL I'll come over and help you out.

Lychee · August 31st, 2012, 11:45 AM

I just picked up tires, but this is on my "soon list" for sure. Is it necessary to stiffen the rear as well at the same time or can you leave that off for awhile? (canyon riding)

Jim Moore · August 31st, 2012, 01:47 PM

I put a new-gen shock on the rear. It's adjustable, and it seems a little stiffer.

Snake · August 31st, 2012, 07:30 PM

Front springs are my next mod. My fork seals are starting to leak so I might as well change out the springs while I'm at it.

greg737 · August 31st, 2012, 08:00 PM

.70 Sonic springs was step #1 on the way to making my EX-250 into a bike I wanted to keep.

When I got the bike I was pretty dissapointed with how the suspension felt.

But the Sonic springs plus: gold valve emulators, fresh 15 weight fork oil, a Hagon rear shock, serviced the swingarm, lubed the Uni-link, shimmed the cush-drive and added Pirelli tires. Voila! a completely different experience.

August 31st, 2012, 11:43 AM	#4
Jim Moore ninjette.org member Name: Jim Location: Jax, FL Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Ninjette, 98 CBR600, 98 VFR800, 2000 BMW R1100RS, Kymco Movie 150 Posts: 146	I had a chance to really check it out today. You guys GOTTA do this! The bike holds up under braking like you wouldn't believe. And, it's only $150! Work a few extra shifts down at the Sonic if you have to. Hell, if you live in Jax, FL I'll come over and help you out. __________________________________________________ Jim Moore Jax, FL

August 31st, 2012, 11:45 AM	#5
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	I just picked up tires, but this is on my "soon list" for sure. Is it necessary to stiffen the rear as well at the same time or can you leave that off for awhile? (canyon riding) __________________________________________________ Unregistered found this post helpful. Track Day Preparation Checklist 1. Financial 2. Mental 3. Physical 4. Gear / Bike

August 31st, 2012, 01:47 PM	#6
Jim Moore ninjette.org member Name: Jim Location: Jax, FL Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Ninjette, 98 CBR600, 98 VFR800, 2000 BMW R1100RS, Kymco Movie 150 Posts: 146	I put a new-gen shock on the rear. It's adjustable, and it seems a little stiffer. __________________________________________________ Jim Moore Jax, FL

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August 29th, 2012, 12:43 PM	#1
Jim Moore ninjette.org member Name: Jim Location: Jax, FL Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Ninjette, 98 CBR600, 98 VFR800, 2000 BMW R1100RS, Kymco Movie 150 Posts: 146	My New Front Springs ... My new front springs (RaceTech 0.70 kg/mm) totally kick ass. It's a simple mod and it only costs about $150 total. I followed the directons in this link: http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Install...rs_and_springs __________________________________________________ Jim Moore Jax, FL

August 29th, 2012, 03:33 PM	#2
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	Do you plan to install the valve emulators too?

August 31st, 2012, 07:30 PM	#7
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Front springs are my next mod. My fork seals are starting to leak so I might as well change out the springs while I'm at it.

August 31st, 2012, 08:00 PM	#8
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	.70 Sonic springs was step #1 on the way to making my EX-250 into a bike I wanted to keep. When I got the bike I was pretty dissapointed with how the suspension felt. But the Sonic springs plus: gold valve emulators, fresh 15 weight fork oil, a Hagon rear shock, serviced the swingarm, lubed the Uni-link, shimmed the cush-drive and added Pirelli tires. Voila! a completely different experience.