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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Matno on February 24, 2007, 04:00:19 am

Title: 175lb spring for Crosslink?
Post by: Matno on February 24, 2007, 04:00:19 am

Anyone have a 175lb spring for a front SmartShock that they would be willing to part with? (For the right price, of course!)

My mother just joined the ranks of K2 ownership (with a Zed hardtail). Must be a retirement thing... At any rate, she weighs about 110, and I'm thinking she won't get full enjoyment out of her fork with the current 200lb spring.

Title: Re: 175lb spring for Crosslink?
Post by: shovelon on February 24, 2007, 04:39:47 am

Hey there Matno.

If you cannont find one, it is possible to grind the diameter untill desired softness is achieved. I have been doing it for some years on motorcycle springs. It is used quite often on custom motorcycles for the look.

If you have access to a belt sander, you can work it all around somewhat, and then install it and have her try it. Do again untill satisfied, then polish and paint.

I did do this on my coil swinger spring untill I got it just right at about 425lbs(guessing, but who cares).

I will do it for you if needed.

Terry