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I have a question maybe someone can help with. I have a stock '06 KDX200. I see that Jeff Fredette recommends a .38 fork spring for my weight (175 lbs.). Race Tech's website recommends a .42 spring for my weight. Any feedback on the difference in the weights? Thanks in advance.
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Race Tech is always too heavy. Go with Jeff's recommendations.
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Jeff's recommendation for .38 springs covers the 95-02 KDX's. Are the 2006 forks the same as they were in 2002?
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I have a hunch that Race Tech specs a heavier spring be used with their Gold Valve. There are specific designs characteristics in the GV that require a heavier spring to compensate for this difference. Fredette specs for a stock BV.
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Thanks for the input you guys. Brian
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Post by cleoent »

u could also just get .40 from a newer xr400 and call it a day :)
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Is that 175 in gear? If so, then .38's will do.... IMO a .40 would do best. As cloent stated, the XR springs are the way to go!
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Indawoods wrote:Race Tech is always too heavy. Go with Jeff's recommendations.
In my case, Race Tech was spot on

Fredette's recommendation was no better than stock
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There is always extremes... I should put a disclaimer in my sig about whatever I say does not apply to Wibby. :cool:
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I donut see it yet
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