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Suspension

1 - Fork

Springs and valving

Upgrading springs

Many owners are aware that stock springs are way too soft for riders heavier than 70kg. Standard springs have rate of 0.36 kg/mm. RaceTech recommends about 0.48 kg/mm for a 90kg (200 lb) rider (which is my weight). In this video I demonstrate how to install a single spring from Yamaha Tenere 700 BW3-23141-00 (keeping remaining spring standard) to get desired 0.48 kg/mm rate.

Cost of this upgrade is less than $30!

2 - Shock

Spring and valving

Upgrading shock spring

Stock shock spring which is 5.6 kg/mm is too soft even for 70kg rider. You can use RaceTech product search to learn about recommended spring rate for your weight and style of riding. Once you know it you can buy spring on ebay at a fraction of the RaceTech cost! See full instruction in the video below: