Guest BlueFireIce Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Ok, I am looking at getting a rear spring for my '93. Only thing is most places don't have the right length, stock is 7.28". I tried searching and the best thing I found was someone asking kinda the same thing and the reply was to hit up Öhlins, and so I did. However with no luck, the longest they have in the rate I was looking for (1100lbs+) is 180mm (7.08"). I don't want to make a spacer (but will if it comes to that) so does anyone know of a place that has springs that will fit without making a spacer? I believe Hyper Pro makes one but I am kinda iffy about the rising rate springs for a bigger rider like me (220lbs without gear), anyone use their springs? So if you know of any places PLEASE let me know, I am already tearing the bike down for fresh paint, front springs, gold valves etc. and would like to be able to get the rear done at the same time. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I don't think anyone offers a wider selection than Ohlins, if they don't have what you need I think your SOL. Check out Sonic springs in the Bargain Finder area and see what they offer. Good luck! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Yeah, Öhlins is still .2" short. I think Sonic only has fork springs, but I sent them an e-mail with no reply, same thing for Race Tech. Guess I will be making a spacer soon... <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vfrrider Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hyprepro progressive springs. Try them. Pretty purple. Larry VFRrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 With a stiffer spring, wouldn't the installed length be close enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted January 24, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted January 24, 2008 With a stiffer spring, wouldn't the installed length be close enough?0.2" isn't a lot in the real world. And on a clapped-out OEM Showa?Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hyprepro progressive springs.Try them. Pretty purple. Larry VFRrider Have you tried them? From what I understand they are just close to stock spring rate and didn't think it would do much good for a rider like me. With a stiffer spring, wouldn't the installed length be close enough?0.2" isn't a lot in the real world. And on a clapped-out OEM Showa?Ciao, Maybe so...But I am picky when it comes to stuff like this. And wile it maybe stock I am also having it revalved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 My point is that the spring being stiffer would not compress as much as the stock spring under the weight of the bike and you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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