anyone know what the lb rating of the standard spring is?
and what is the best spring rate for fast solo riding (14st rider)
thanks in advance
ps.who supplies the springs?
r1 shocker
220 lb standard ... deamon tweeks for a 180 lb .. but then you need to fit .. or chiggy will do spring and fit
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Knowledge
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I have always believed that the standard spring is 400lb - remember that the R1 shock is worked from both ends using multiple links, and it is a heavy bike - so it is essential that the spring is changed.
A 220lb spring would be just about acceptable for a fat-lad, but I opted for the 180lb spring as I am 11st.
Speak to Chiggy. Top man.
A 220lb spring would be just about acceptable for a fat-lad, but I opted for the 180lb spring as I am 11st.
Speak to Chiggy. Top man.
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been told 220 and 400 depends who you speak to i guessKnowledge wrote: 400lb.
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Could we have a difinitive answer re the weight ratio regarding the 180lb against the 220lb as I may have spread slightly since buying my 180lb spring R1 shocker of the Chig manKnowledge wrote:I have always believed that the standard spring is 400lb - remember that the R1 shock is worked from both ends using multiple links, and it is a heavy bike - so it is essential that the spring is changed.
A 220lb spring would be just about acceptable for a fat-lad, but I opted for the 180lb spring as I am 11st.
Speak to Chiggy. Top man.
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are you on highest pre load setting andy ??
after the battering my spine got at Mallory i'm inclined to think 400 lb is more likely
after the battering my spine got at Mallory i'm inclined to think 400 lb is more likely
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I think on the old lambrettaupgrades site it did mention the weight as regards which spring, the 225lb is for the scooterist with the fuller figure or two up.Not telling which one I have :biggrin:
I think on the old lambrettaupgrades site it did mention the weight as regards which spring, the 225lb is for the scooterist with the fuller figure or two up.Not telling which one I have :biggrin:
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I fitted a 180lb spring from Demontweeks to mine and on mid preload setting its a fantastic shocker for my slender 17st, lads I know who ride 2 up a lot or loaded up on racks use the 220lb one. If you look at the difference in wire diametre of a 180lb to the standard then I can easily believe the standard is 400lb.