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Nov 26, 2020 | 01:00 PM

Calavera Negra

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Front spring rate

About to buy upgraded front springs should I factor in my passengers weight in addition to my own weight when ordering the proper spring rate, or should I only factor in my own? I already have upgraded rear .

Nov 27, 2020 | 11:48 AM

nevil

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If you took into account the passenger's weight when you upgraded the shocks, it makes sense to do the same for the front.

Nov 27, 2020 | 08:06 PM

John CC

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The passenger's weight is largely carried by the rear suspension, so, I'm not sure how much compensation would be warranted in the front.

Nov 27, 2020 | 08:21 PM

04 SE DEUCE

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Fork spring rate is calculated on rider weight per individual bike model/weight application. If you ride 2-up a lot then you might possibly select the next spring rate up but not normally.

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Nov 27, 2020 | 09:27 PM

TexasScooterTrash

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Don't over think it. The passenger weight is carried on the rear shocks, not the front. Just think of a cargo van or pickup truck. Gonna haul heavier loads? Put helper springs on the rear springs.