Shock spring rate.??

[wence]

Hey Guys,
Checked my shock soring yesterday and noticed K=5.2 on the spring.
I was just wondering what weight of rider this spring should suit as it is the standard in the 07 Ec 300.
Cheers Mark

 

[GMP]

190 to 200 lbs is about tops for the 5.2 kg spring.

 

[wence]

Thanks mate, I knew you would answer.
I weigh 80 kg naked so I would assume probably another 10 kg in riding gear etc.
Therefore 90x2.25=202.50lbs.
Just sneak in , which is about how it feels too.
Thanks again mate.
I am going to have a go at setting up a shock/fork database similar to the jetting database so we'll see how it goes.
Cheers Mark

 

[GMP]

Before I got hurt a year ago I weighed 185lbs in decent shape and ran the stock 5.2/.42 combo. It was great in the technical stuff I normally ride at "B" level, but in the faster races and sand I ran out of suspension a little fast. The stock Sachs valving has plenty of rebound so you will be fine. If you up the fork to .44s the inadequate rebound will be more apparent.

 

[wence]

Thanks Glenn,
I did change the fork oil weight to 7.5 which of course did change everthing else as you said.
This coming week of have 4 days of forest riding and firetrails so I should have it sorted for when I get back and the racing season.
Cheers Mark