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10 Jan 2009
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Essex UK
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Good thinking Batgirl!!!
AND.... I'll have a spare!! Well done
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5 Feb 2009
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Stellenbosch
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Boingers...
I recently fitted a rack, and to cater for the additional weight of the Acerbis tank and luggage, upgraded the boingers to Eibach, Front to 47kg rate and rear to 11.5kg rate.
I used the below chart, but it considers only rider weight, I added a bit for the tank (6 kg, and for the luggage, about 8kg)
Bike 140 lbs 160 lbs 180 lbs 200 lbs 220 lbs 240 lbs
130mm .43kg/ .41kg/ .43kg/ .45kg/ .45kg/ .47kg/
85mm 9.2kg 9.2kg 9.5kg 10.0kg 10.5kg 11.0kg
260 lbs 280 lbs 300 lbs
.47kg/ .49kg/ .49kg/
11.5kg 12.0kg 12.5kg
What a (positive) differance!!
Last edited by Beserker; 5 Feb 2009 at 07:07.
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6 Feb 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by leevtr
Thanks Jmo, I would have had money it would be you that came up with the answer!!!
Seems the Acerbis is the way to go, just want to find a uk based supplier now.
While on the subject, do you know if the spring in the OE shock can be changed, or is it a replacement shock jobbie.
Ta again, and happy new year to all!!!
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The rear spring can be changed, i've had it done as well as fork springs.
Race tech supply springs and also have a spring rate calculator
RACE TECH PRODUCT SEARCH
Eibach also produce springs.
Eibach Springs - Performance Suspension, Lowering Springs, Shocks, Sway Bars, Coil-Overs and Wheel Spacers!
The UK link doesn't seem to work at the moment but I got my springs from an off road dealer in Yorkshire (sorry can't remember the name) as Eibach Uk wouldn't sell direct.
Failing that a WP KTM rear spring will fit with a little mod to the collars on the shock.
KAIS in Atherton can sort this out.
Kais Performance - Engine and Suspension Tuning Specialists - Homepage
You can still damage the rads with the Acerbis tank if you have a big get off as i found out the hard way, but its still better than the 17 litre tanks for longer trips. Acerbis fuel range is about 250 miles depending on terrain and riding.
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