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Re: [ST] [RS] Forks on the Road
- Subject: Re: [ST] [RS] Forks on the Road
- From: Bil Swartz <bil@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 13:51:14 -0400 (EDT)
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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