Spring rate Question

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N8Strine
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Spring rate Question

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Ok im getting some 04' kx 250 forks stock springs are .44kg race tech's site is saying for my weight to get .41 kg springs. What is everyone else running?
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I measured mine with a home made rig , and they came out to .43 kg/mm . They feel too soft though, so maybe I'm not measuring right or something is whacked in my compression valve. I hope to play around with them this season and see what's up. I weigh around 190 in gear.
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I am 200 + - and run 42's.. they are pretty stiff until you hit the rough stuff...
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