R1 shock springs

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Just got an R1 rear shock and have removed orignal spring, what is the best weight for the new spring to be rated at ? Cheers . :D
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I've a simler question as i have a taffspeed style rear shocker and would be interested to know what the spring rate is and can you buy others as with an r1 shocker.
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sponge bob wrote:Just got an R1 rear shock and have removed orignal spring, what is the best weight for the new spring to be rated at ? Cheers . :D
it really depends what weight you are and your riding style and wether you have a cutdown or full frame and if you do alot of 2 up riding i do 3 spring rates 180,200 and 225 lbs
heres a selection of the 4 types i do if you need a spring i have several i can undercut demon tweeks price by a £1 if you need one i get mine directly from faulkners and buy 100 at a time :shock:
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Hi, where would i get a c spanner to adjust the spring on these
cheers!
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Unrelated I know but can you give the springs a quick measure for me please? I'm looking for replacements for my Ape and I think size wise they'd be quite close.
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Juan wrote:Unrelated I know but can you give the springs a quick measure for me please? I'm looking for replacements for my Ape and I think size wise they'd be quite close.
there 7inches long and 2.25 wide on the inside
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doggbhoy wrote:Hi, where would i get a c spanner to adjust the spring on these
cheers!
just try an independant bike shop or a moto cross place bewere though that there are several differant sizes i paid £3 for mine
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doggbhoy wrote:Hi, where would i get a c spanner to adjust the spring on these
cheers!
I just use the same C shape spanner that I use on my forks ;)
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cheers guys,never new the fork lock ring c spanner fitted :oops: what a spanner :D
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I've settled in on the 180# - I just think it gives you more versatility with the adjustments. The stronger the spring, the less level of adjustment you'll have. I'm typically riding one up - weight about 210# and am tall so riding way at the back. The times I've ridden two-up I just give it a quick adjustment and we're good. The 225 made for a hard ride.
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