Would you believe me
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Would you believe me
if I told you the '95 200 I acquired for my son had 555mm long fork springs with 70mm spacers ?
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Re: Would you believe me
Compared to some of the stuff others have found when purchasing a used bike..........YES lol
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Re: Would you believe me
How long is the stock spacer?
How much preload was on the springs?
How much preload was on the springs?
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Re: Would you believe me
I don't have the stock spacers but parts listing says 90mm for the oem. I didnt spend much time measuring as my arthritis flared trying to compress/hold springs to remove the cap.
I would say offhand 85/95mm of pre load give or take and the springs aren't marked but are very heavy. Also way to much oil. A reverse hardtail maybe?
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Re: Would you believe me
My '97 KDX220 factory spring was 476mm. Total internal capacity was apx 538mm. So with your setup I would guess it's at around 87mm of preload?
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Re: Would you believe me
I am thinking stock spacers are 90 mm too. Unless you want to check spring rate, it is possible to cut them down and just run no spacers, just a washer.
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In the scrap barrel already ![Very Happy :grin:](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Wow. They fit something. Might could have sold them.
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