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11-16-2012, 01:07 PM

jon6.0

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Originally Posted by jasonryen

Really? Even in America? Whose average weight is in that range? Middle to High Schoolers? I'm 210 and my shocks have bottomed out, especially when 2 up. Not as much as you think when it's just me. Thinkin myself about alternatives or progresives. But really, someone is gonna build suspension around a parameter of total absurdity? C'mon people. We in this forum need FACTS!!!

I'm not kidding. Most bikes are built around a stupid low rider weight. Go to Racetech's website and put your bike model in and what you weigh. It will give you what stock is and what they recommend. For my 2012 Sportster, the fork springs they recommend are over double the stiffness of what they come with stock. Using your weight they give a recommendation of .917kg fork springs. Stock is .44kg.

http://racetech.com/ProductSearch/2/...r%2048/2010-12

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