14 KTM 500exc springs

Discussion in 'Non-Husqvarna Motorcycles' started by shawbagga, Jun 14, 2014.

  1. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    need an idea of spring weights for my brother. looked up racetechs website, forks look similar to what i run 0.48-0.50kg but unsure on how the rear pds shock rates work. apparantly a p25 is about right for him(intermediate/B class, 6'2", 100-105kg geared up, so roughly 220-230lbs). does the shock affect the forks any as in need to run harder or softer than normal? can anyone elaborate & wheres a good place to get from in the states? thanking yall
  2. Big Timmy Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    (South Eastern) AZ.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 FE 501 with lots of goodies.
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW G450X, 15'FE501, 23 KTM 1290 SAR
    Jeff Slavens at "Slavens racing" will be able to supply all the information you will need on this. Including standard and progressive wound springs for the WP pds set ups. If you are setting up a PDS on a KTM he has the springs in stock and should be on the shelf in 3 colors. Check him out. He's done hundreds of suspension and KTM how too's on Youtube.
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  3. shawbagga Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Eaton, Western Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    2018 Gasgas XC250
    thanks BT will check out. you feel free to post as much as you like cos i never get sick of looking at your avatar!:D
  4. Big Timmy Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    (South Eastern) AZ.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 FE 501 with lots of goodies.
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW G450X, 15'FE501, 23 KTM 1290 SAR
    Makes you want to fall down go boom boom huh. I would follow that all day even if I had to crash just to wait to follow it again.

    Dirt riding can be Dangerous.

    I think it has something to do with the long learning curves and of course staying in shape.

    I believe sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words when getting a point across.

    I'd rather be shown a fine example, rather than just be told about it.
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