Suspension Setup recommendations.

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by Vinduro, Mar 16, 2011.

  1. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    Correct, put some hours on the new spring and recheck sag before coming to any definite conclusions.
    :cheers:
  2. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc

    I'd say you're correct. You need every bit of that 6.0. If a spring does break in, I'd expect it to get a very little bit softer as any internal manufacturing stresses are relieved with use. Probably not even noticeable on the very good springs that we get today.
  3. breno Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 txc 450
    Thanks for your replies. I haven't been able get out and test it yet. Unfortunately I now live around 2 hours away from the closest decent riding area so it's a full day thing. Actually looking forward to testing it, I have no doubt it will feel much improved even if the forks aren't totally sorted yet. I'll report back once I test it. Thanks again.
  4. flyingbob Administrator

    Location:
    USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    01&02WR360_02WR250_02CR250_12WB165
    Other Motorcycles:
    01 VOR400_07 TM450_22 GG250_07 Tuono
    What is yor preload on the spring at?
  5. breno Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 txc 450
    I didn't actually measure the free length vs compressed length. I couldn't find a number recommended by the manufacturer and most of the reading I have done lead me to believe that the static and ride sag are the better indicators of a correct spring. Happy to be corrected if that's not the case though!
  6. Picklito Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    430, 430, 430, ,400, 175
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM250xc, KTM500mx, KTM440exc
    Yes, free and rider sag are the real indicators. Preload on the spring doesn’t mean much if the sags are where you want them.
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  7. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    Generally, if you need more than @ 10mm preload on the rear spring to get your sag right you need a stiffer spring.
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