27-03-15, 04:01 PM
Im after new springs for my Gen 2 so am interested to hear the general opinion.
I contacted k-tech and they recommended 8.5-9 NM springs for my weight (circa 16 stone naked).
After reading up i came to the conclusion that linear springs are best as they are custom for your weight whereby progressives seem to cover a range of rider weights.
Talking to u fazed the other day we were discussing having springs on the softer side for modern uk roads...ie shite ones....the roads arent getting fixed any time soon are they....i seem to be able to get more of a shift on with a softer set up.
To add to your questions then my question is - are standard springs progressive...i guess they must be considering yamaha doesnt know who will have the bike.....this is more why i think linear is besypt for an individual rider.
I contacted k-tech and they recommended 8.5-9 NM springs for my weight (circa 16 stone naked).
After reading up i came to the conclusion that linear springs are best as they are custom for your weight whereby progressives seem to cover a range of rider weights.
Talking to u fazed the other day we were discussing having springs on the softer side for modern uk roads...ie shite ones....the roads arent getting fixed any time soon are they....i seem to be able to get more of a shift on with a softer set up.
To add to your questions then my question is - are standard springs progressive...i guess they must be considering yamaha doesnt know who will have the bike.....this is more why i think linear is besypt for an individual rider.
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