Re: [ST] [RS] Forks on the Road

[Bil Swartz <bil@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 10 Apr 2003, Colt4530 wrote:

> Does my RS have cartridge forks or damping rod forks?  How do I tell?
> 
> I've tried to save the threads on springs and shocks, but I don't have 
> on about rear springs.  I weigh 225 nekkid and need a stiffer rear 
> spring.  I don't like the high preload the rear takes (max).  Where can 
> I buy a stiffer rear spring?

If the forks are like the ST's, then I believe that they are damping rod
forks.

What would a stiffer spring do for us?  I'm about 210 sans gear/bags and
don't like cranking up the preload either.  Makes the bike get all squirmy
if I'm behind a truck or something that makes for a large "wash".  

I've just started looking into doing something for the front end, such as
RaceTech springs and maybe Gold Valve emulators, but besides the
prohibitively expensive Ohlins/Penske's for the rear don't know what else
I could do.  If a stiffer spring is the answer, do tell!

aTdHvAaNnKcSe,

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