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125-200cc What springs for 09 125?

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by NWRider, Jul 13, 2010.

  1. NWRider Husqvarna
    AA Class

    I picked up a 09 150 yesterday. Sitting on it in the garage it feels like the fork springs are plenty stiff and the shock spring is a little soft. I have not ridden the bike or attempted to set the sag so this is just a first impression. Does anyone know what spring rates come on this bike and what a 195 pound rider would need?
  2. Vinduro Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Mississippi
    Check your sags. Front fork sag should be about 40-45mm static and 75-80mm rider sag.
    Rear shock sag should be about 30-35mm static sag and 105-108mm rider sag. Stock should be close.
    Dwight
  3. Last Lap Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    West Creek, NJ
    Most likley you will have to put a stiffer spring in the front. The rear should be OK for your weight. Break them in first.
  4. LawnDartMike Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Salem, OR USA
    Definately put some time on the bike before you change anything. I have about 20 hours on my '09 and the forks feel softer every ride. I thought the forks were too stiff during the first ride but they are almost too soft now.
  5. fletchman45 Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    park rapids
    Good idea. set sag breakin in and reset. More time on the bike better it will feel. I believe stock springs in front are 42's ( you may not even need springs at all. I did not like the action of the stock fork so I had halls lower and revalve both the f and r. I am considering going to a 40 fork spring ( we have alot of rocks etc..)
  6. NWRider Husqvarna
    AA Class

    The rear spring is a 5.2 which would have been a little light on the old 125 but I do not know if the leverage is the same. I backed it off all the way then added 13mm of preload. The sag it close now but the static sag is only about 7mm. With how tight everything is I don't trust the static sag much. I will recheck after I ride it but I am guessing I need to go up to about a 5.5 on the back and probably leave the front alone.