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Hello. Does anyone know or have reference to the correct stock spring rates for the Showas? We set the sag at the shop when I bought the bike. It rides pretty stiff to me, though our roads are pretty rough and I haven't yet started messing with the clickers. At this point, I'm just trying to get knowledgeable on my new-to-me ride.
The on-line Race Tech spring rate guide provides info for 04 (no distinction between mono and bi), and indicates stock fork springs are 1.000 kg/mm. Their chart says my fat ass (213 w/o gear) for street riding should be .961 kg/mm -- fairly close!
The Ducati Up North site has a chart that indicates that the 999 mono (does differentiate from bi) has a stock rate of 7.15 newton meters, or nm. The chart also indicates that I should have a spring rate of 10 nm -- not close at all!
I've also seen reference in the 999 Cathcart book that the bi spring rate is stiffer than the mono, adding some credibility to the DUN chart.
Given the differences in these authorities, I'm confused. And I haven't found any other resources. Any assistance is appreciated toward my effort to get proper springs for my weight in my new baby.
Regrets if this is posted elsewhere -- I didn't find it.
Ed
The on-line Race Tech spring rate guide provides info for 04 (no distinction between mono and bi), and indicates stock fork springs are 1.000 kg/mm. Their chart says my fat ass (213 w/o gear) for street riding should be .961 kg/mm -- fairly close!
The Ducati Up North site has a chart that indicates that the 999 mono (does differentiate from bi) has a stock rate of 7.15 newton meters, or nm. The chart also indicates that I should have a spring rate of 10 nm -- not close at all!
I've also seen reference in the 999 Cathcart book that the bi spring rate is stiffer than the mono, adding some credibility to the DUN chart.
Given the differences in these authorities, I'm confused. And I haven't found any other resources. Any assistance is appreciated toward my effort to get proper springs for my weight in my new baby.
Regrets if this is posted elsewhere -- I didn't find it.
Ed