Kenneth Webb
Livin' It Up!
Does anyone know the spring rate that is stock in the 13 TE310R? I thought I had a shop manual for this bike downloaded but can't find it now. Any source for that?
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Stock 13 TE310R Front Spring Rate?
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Kenneth Webb
Livin' It Up!
Thanks! Hmmm, they show shock spring rate, but not the fork, unless I missed it. My Racetech guy sez they should be 4.6 for my riding style but I would like to know the stock. Right now I'm not using all of the fork travel and think I need to lighten up just a touch for a plusher ride. No racing going on here.
LAHuskyrider
Husqvarna
AA Class
From page 210 of the workshop manual in the link listed above. Looks like they are 4.6.
TE 250R - 310R 2013 I.E. / TE 310R 2013 I.E. USA TC 250R 2013 - TC 250R 2013 I.E. USA TXC 250R - 310R 2013 I.E. USA FRONT SUSPENSION Workshop Manual Ed. 07-2012 Service instructions for Ø48USD Kayaba fork
GENERAL
The fork uses a multi-valve damping system with rebound and compression adjustment and spring preload adjustment for static load.
Compression damping is controlled by a special valve located at the top of each fork leg. Rebound damping is controlled by a sealed cartridge located inside each inner tube.
Each fork leg has outer adjusters for compression and rebound damping.
Both fork legs have bleed valves to bleed air from the outer tube and drain screws to drain cartridge oil.
INNER TUBES: Special high-strength steel, chrome-plated and TIN-coated.
OUTER TUBES: CNC-machined aluminium alloy, anodised and polished inside.
SLIDING BUSHES: Teflon®-coated, stiction-free.
SEALS: Computer-designed sealing rings ensure maximum sealing on compression and minimal friction on rebound.
SPRINGS: Steel springs, different spring rates (K) available. (See Table for more detailed information).
OIL: Special KAYABA formulation prevents foaming and retains same viscosity under any operating conditions; stiction-free.
SPRING TABLE
Fork static load is determined by the spring contained in each upper leg: suspension response may be changed by changing the spring or the tube spacer that determines its preload, with no need to alter fork settings. "Spring+tube spacer" kits available as spare parts are listed below.
MODEL SPRING RATE K (N/mm)
TXC-TC 4.6
TE 4.6
Front suspension
TE 250R - 310R 2013 I.E. / TE 310R 2013 I.E. USA TC 250R 2013 - TC 250R 2013 I.E. USA TXC 250R - 310R 2013 I.E. USA FRONT SUSPENSION Workshop Manual Ed. 07-2012 Service instructions for Ø48USD Kayaba fork
GENERAL
The fork uses a multi-valve damping system with rebound and compression adjustment and spring preload adjustment for static load.
Compression damping is controlled by a special valve located at the top of each fork leg. Rebound damping is controlled by a sealed cartridge located inside each inner tube.
Each fork leg has outer adjusters for compression and rebound damping.
Both fork legs have bleed valves to bleed air from the outer tube and drain screws to drain cartridge oil.
INNER TUBES: Special high-strength steel, chrome-plated and TIN-coated.
OUTER TUBES: CNC-machined aluminium alloy, anodised and polished inside.
SLIDING BUSHES: Teflon®-coated, stiction-free.
SEALS: Computer-designed sealing rings ensure maximum sealing on compression and minimal friction on rebound.
SPRINGS: Steel springs, different spring rates (K) available. (See Table for more detailed information).
OIL: Special KAYABA formulation prevents foaming and retains same viscosity under any operating conditions; stiction-free.
SPRING TABLE
Fork static load is determined by the spring contained in each upper leg: suspension response may be changed by changing the spring or the tube spacer that determines its preload, with no need to alter fork settings. "Spring+tube spacer" kits available as spare parts are listed below.
MODEL SPRING RATE K (N/mm)
TXC-TC 4.6
TE 4.6
Front suspension
Kenneth Webb
Livin' It Up!
I'll put on my glasses next time! I'm right in that 190 pound range with gear, and probably using 3/4 travel max on a big hit. If I was riding faster I might use it all, but at 67 I tend to tone it down a bit these days. I'll talk to Don at ZR1 here in Tucson to see what he thinks about going a touch lighter on rate.
LAHuskyrider
Husqvarna
AA Class
I am 200lbs and I stayed with the stock spring rate and had them revalved as I felt the spring rate was correct but the stock valving was not very good. They are much better now and I use most of the travel on big hits. I still rarely bottom but still am playing with the clickers.
Has anybody raised the fork tube to lower the front end ?? I raised my Te 310r a total of 1" ( from very top of cap to top triple clamp ) I didn't see more than 1 indicator ring on the tubes which think is the stock setting. At this setting I feel I lose about 2.5 degrees of fork rake I did this becaused I lowered the rear 1 1/2 " with a link change. The spring is stock in the forks , I am 67 and 200lbs with out gear also I don't ride real hard any more my last bike is a kdx220r this is the first 4 stroke I have ever owned. Any thought on this setting ??? 
